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🌱 How tough new rental rules could soon hit Pine Bluff landlords

Pine Bluff, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How tough new rental rules could soon hit Pine Bluff landlords
  • When and where UAPB grads will hear Mayor Frank Scott Jr.
  • Know these men? Pine Bluff police want your tips now

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Proposed Pine Bluff ordinance targets rental conditions (thv11.com) — Pine Bluff officials are advancing a new ordinance that would let the city fine landlords up to $1,000 if rental homes lack basics like water, electricity, or safe living conditions. Supporters say it’s needed to protect renters in a city where over 40% of homes are rentals, while some landlords argue the proposal is too harsh and unclear about responsibility. A final council vote is set for May 4, 2026.
   

2. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr to Deliver Keynote at UAPB 2026 Commencement (deltaplexnews.com) — Pine Bluff families and grads can mark their calendars for UAPB’s 173rd commencement on May 9 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, featuring Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. as keynote speaker. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m., with a livestream available on UAPB’s YouTube channel for those who can’t attend in person.
   

3. Pine Bluff Police Seek Public Help to Find Forgery and Threat Suspects (deltaplexnews.com) — Pine Bluff police are asking residents to help locate 20-year-old Chantz Junior and identify a second man with long hair, both wanted on forgery and terroristic threatening charges. Officers have released multiple phone numbers and an online option so locals can share tips directly with detectives or dispatch.
   

4. Commanders Super Bowl Head Coach Comments on the Passing of Monte Coleman (yardbarker.com) — Pine Bluff readers are remembering former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head football coach Monte Coleman, who has died at 68 after a storied NFL career with Washington. Coleman brought his Super Bowl experience and strong work ethic to UAPB, serving as linebackers coach, defensive coordinator, and head coach through 2017, and is being widely praised for his character and impact on players.
   

5. C&L Electric Crews Restore Power After Severe Storms Leave Thousands Without Electricity (deltaplexnews.com) — Power crews with C&L Electric are still working to restore electricity after Tuesday’s severe storms, with outages lingering in parts of Jefferson County that include the Pine Bluff area. About 1,900 members have power back, and residents can check outage maps or report problems by phone or text for the latest restoration updates.
   

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