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š± Where crime is really fallingāand risingāacross Pine Bluff this spring
Pine Bluff, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Pine Bluff? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Where crime is really fallingāand risingāacross Pine Bluff this spring
- How to spot and report scam emails posing as Pine Bluff officials
- See how Pine Bluffās historic markers and bayou just got a boost
Also on today's calendar: Saracen Landing Food Truck Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 79 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, a t-storm; hot, temps: high: 97, low: 77.
- Sunday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Pine Bluff Sees 15 Percent Drop in Crime in Second Quarter of 2026 (deltaplexnews.com) ā Pine Bluff saw overall crime drop more than 15% this spring, even as homicides ticked up slightly and robberies rose. New police statistics detail where crime is falling, where itās rising, and how often officers are responding to domestic violence calls across the city. 
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2. Pine Bluff warns residents of scam emails impersonating city officials (pbcommercial.com) ā Pine Bluff officials are warning residents about scam emails impersonating Mayor Vivian Flowers and other city leaders, urging you not to click links, open attachments, or send money. Instead, they say to verify any suspicious message using official city phone numbers or email addresses and report questionable emails to your provider and authorities. Ā Ā Ā
3. Historical Society makes $10,000 donation to bayou project (pbcommercial.com) ā Jefferson County Historical Society members have committed $10,000 to support the Bayou Bartholomew Water Trail Project, which aims to restore the bayou and add trails, paddling access, and a nature center. At the same meeting, leaders reported that several aging historical markers in Pine Bluff have already been refurbished, and board members Sharon Wyatt and Kenneth Gray were recommended for new three-year terms. Ā Ā Ā
4. Dr. Yathish Ramena inducted into Arkansas Research Alliance Academy as Arkansas Research Fellow (stuttgartdailyleader.com) ā A leading UAPB aquaculture researcher in Pine Bluff has been named an Arkansas Research Fellow, bringing new attention and resources to the universityās work. His AI-driven aquaculture project aims to help producers statewide while boosting research, workforce training, and innovation rooted in Pine Bluff. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Pine Bluff
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Bavarian Circus ā
Hestand Stadium, 420 N Blake St, Pine Bluff
7:30 pm
Friday July 24
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Other local events
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Saracen Landing Food Truck Festival ā
Saracen Landing, 200 Lake Saracen Dr, Pine Bluff
2:00 pm -
Bavarian Circus ā
Hestand Stadium, 420 N Blake St, Pine Bluff
7:30 pm -
Sat Jul 25 | Pine Bluff, AR | 7:30 PM ā
Hestand Stadium, 420 N Blake St, Pine Bluff
7:30 pm -
Dino Davis and The D Train Performing Live at Saracen Landing ā
Saracen Landing, 200 Lake Saracen Dr, Pine Bluff
2:00 pm -
Open Weights ā
Dollarway School District White Hall, AR 71602
6:30 am -
Pride of Minco Band Camp ā
Dollarway School District White Hall, AR 71602
5:00 pm -
Open Weights ā
Dollarway School District White Hall, AR 71602
6:30 am
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
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š Events Nearby
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2nd Annual Champions for Children Charity Gala ā
White Hall Community Center, 9801 Dollarway Rd, White Hall
7:00 pm -
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs. Central State (OH) Marauders ā
Simmons Bank Field, 1960 Oliver Rd, Pine Bluff
6:59 pm
Saturday August 1
Saturday September 19
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Brookshire Grocery posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Pine Bluff. Apply here.
- Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Assistant Deli Manager in Pine Bluff. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pine Bluff here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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