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🌱 Why police now call this Pine Bluff cyclist’s death a crime case

Pine Bluff, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Pine Bluff! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why police now call this Pine Bluff cyclist’s death a crime case
  • How UAPB’s season opener could spotlight Pine Bluff on a bigger stage

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sunday morning death of 66-year-old Pine Bluff man now a 'criminal investigation' (deltaplexnews.com) — A 66-year-old Pine Bluff resident, Dwayne Stevens, was killed early Sunday while riding his bicycle on Olive Street, and police now classify the case as a criminal investigation. Authorities are withholding the incident report under an ongoing-investigation exemption, and Deltaplex News is pursuing records through FOIA. Residents can expect more details once the report is released.
   

• UAPB football: Season opener vs. Morehouse College at Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium ‘a big deal' (arkansasonline.com) — Fans of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff can look ahead to a big season opener as the Golden Lions face Morehouse College in the new Natural State Kickoff Classic at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on August 29. The article highlights UAPB’s past matchup in Pine Bluff, growing optimism under Coach Alonzo Hampton, and the broader celebration of HBCU culture tied to the game.
   

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  • Red Lobster posted a job opening for Bartender in Pine Bluff. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Pine Bluff. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pine Bluff here.

🗞 Nearby News

Little Rock

  • Arkansas' Beatrice Jackson crowned Miss Rhythm of Gospel 2026, stops by (katv.com)
  • Former Little Rock police chief Helton recommended to lead division on law enforcement standards, training (arkansasonline.com)
  • Tuskegee Airman celebrates 106th birthday (alaskasnewssource.com)

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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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