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🌱 What finally unlocked Pine Bluff’s long-delayed go-kart attraction?

Pine Bluff, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Pine Bluff! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What finally unlocked Pine Bluff’s long-delayed go-kart attraction?
  • What led Pine Bluff’s council to uphold this City Hall firing?
  • How a careless driving stop became a felony fleeing case

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Hot, with a high of 101 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very hot, temps: high: 105, low: 75.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pine Bluff Go Kart Project Moves Forward After Payment Delays Resolved (deltaplexnews.com subscription) — Pine Bluff’s stalled go-kart and mini-golf project is moving again after the city paid more than $95,000 in overdue invoices, clearing the way for new equipment purchases. The Generator and Urban Renewal are now preparing staffing, budgets, and final steps, with operations projected to start roughly 30 days after the go-karts arrive in Pine Bluff.
   

2. Council upholds termination after former mayor's office employee's appeal (pbcommercial.com) — Pine Bluff’s City Council has upheld the termination of a former mayor’s office assistant after a detailed public appeal over performance, technology issues, and alleged retaliation. The same meeting also delved into how court clerks here are paid, with officials weighing heavier workloads from eviction cases before deciding on possible raises.
   

3. Pine Bluff Man Held on Felony Fleeing Charge After High Speed Chase (deltaplexnews.com) — A 19-year-old Pine Bluff man is facing a felony fleeing charge after police say he sped away from a traffic stop, reaching about 80 mph before being caught near the mall area. A Pine Bluff district judge set his secured bond at $2,500, and he’s due back in court on October 9.
   

4. Southern Arkansas Faces High Wildfire Risk Amid Heat and Drought (deltaplexnews.com) — Pine Bluff is now under a high wildfire-risk designation as extreme heat and dry conditions grip southern Arkansas. Residents are urged to delay outdoor burning, check county burn bans, and report any fires immediately while state and local crews brace for more wildfire activity in the region.
   

5. ARTx3 to host 2026 Pine Bluff Art League Exhibition (pbcommercial.com) — Pine Bluff residents can look forward to the 2026 Pine Bluff Art League Exhibition, running Aug. 27–Nov. 20 at The ARTSpace on Main. The free opening reception on Aug. 27 includes awards, and all showcased works by local league members will be available for purchase, continuing a long partnership with the Arts & Science Center.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pine Bluff

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.