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🌱 How is Pine Bluff School District planning to climb out of an F?

Pine Bluff, Arkansas Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How is Pine Bluff School District planning to climb out of an F?
  • What will replace the long-troubled Pines Mall in Pine Bluff?
  • Why Saracen Casino just fired two top executives in Pine Bluff

Also on today's calendar: AR Doula Con 26 - Doula Alliance of Arkansas 2026 Annual Conference and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot with periods of sun, with a high of 95 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Carlock delves into PBSD data regarding letter grades (pbcommercial.com) — Pine Bluff School District has received an F for the second straight year, though most campuses improved their scores and Broadmoor Elementary earned a C, the district’s best mark in nearly a decade. Interim Superintendent Phillip Carlock outlined a state-required improvement plan, shared sobering graduation and enrollment trends, and invited the community to an Oct. 26 public report at the new high school auditorium.
   

2. Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers speaks on future of the Pines Mall (kark.com) — Pine Bluff officials are moving toward condemning and demolishing the long-abandoned Pines Mall after repeated fires and severe structural damage, with an ordinance up for a key vote October 5. Mayor Vivian Flowers wants emergency authority to secure and assess the building so demolition can begin late this year or early 2027, clearing the way for new development while leaving the connected Dillard’s and Hilton Inn untouched.
   

3. Top Gambling News Stories for Tuesday September 29, 2026 (gambling911.com) — Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff has abruptly terminated its chief marketing officer and general manager amid allegations they developed outside gaming software, and the board quickly installed industry veteran Rod Centers as the new CEO. The shake-up comes as Saracen remains a major local employer and entertainment hub. No operational changes for guests have been announced so far.
   

4. Daughtry bringing 20 Years Unplugged Tour to Saracen (kark.com) — Pine Bluff music fans will get a big-name show when rock band Daughtry brings its 20 Years Unplugged Tour to the Saracen Event Center on Jan. 23, 2027. Tickets, including a limited batch of $20 seats, go on sale Oct. 2, with artist and local presales starting Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. VIP packages will also be offered.
   

5. Allen Ross Bentley, age 75 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com) — A longtime truck driver who was born in Pine Bluff in 1951 has died at age 75, with a memorial service planned this Saturday in Keo. His family remembers his deep Christian faith, generosity toward others, and devotion to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Friends can share condolences through the funeral home’s online guestbook.
   

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  • Looking for a vehicle for my daughter who is in grad school.
    Anyone have one? Or know where I can look? She has a small down payment if financed. TIA (Nextdoor West Olive)
  • Hey neighbors!
    Do any of my local neighbors have a valid CDL that can do me a five-minute favor? (Nextdoor Old Warren Road)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Pine Bluff. Apply here.
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Ok Pine Bluff! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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