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🌱 How new housing and policing rules could reshape daily life in Pine Bluff.

Hey there, Pine Bluff! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new housing and policing rules could reshape daily life in Pine Bluff.
  • Which UAPB seniors will be honored in this crucial home series?
  • Fort Worth arrest advances Pine Bluff capital murder case from 2025.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 CEC Annual Banquet : Where Every Connection Sparks Change and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pine Bluff City Council to Consider Housing Standards, Police Policy Changes, Budget Amendments (deltaplexnews.com) — Pine Bluff’s City Council will tackle major decisions April 20 on rental housing standards, police use-of-force policy, and the 2026 city budget. The agenda also includes nuisance property cleanups, infrastructure projects like the Grant Street trail, and new equipment purchases that could affect neighborhood conditions and city services.
   

2. UAPB to honor softball seniors against Texas Southern (pbcommercial.com) — UAPB’s softball team hosts Texas Southern in Pine Bluff this weekend for its final home series, which will also honor five Lady Lion seniors. With a five-game losing streak and a tight SWAC West tournament race, every inning of this rain-threatened three-game set could shape UAPB’s postseason hopes.
   

3. Suspect arrested in Fort Worth linked to Pine Bluff capital murder case (katv.com) — Pine Bluff residents should know a suspect tied to the September 2025 fatal shooting of local resident Jimmy Epperson Jr. has been arrested in Fort Worth, Texas. Working with Pine Bluff police and federal agencies, officers also detained another man wanted on local felony warrants, with both awaiting extradition to Arkansas.
   

4. AAA reports Arkansas gas prices dropping slightly as the crude market softens (fox16.com) — Pine Bluff drivers are paying about $3.70 per gallon for regular gas, noticeably above both the Arkansas average of $3.64 and nearby Little Rock’s $3.62. AAA says statewide prices have dipped slightly as crude oil falls, but warns global tensions could quickly push pump prices higher again.
   

5. Juvenile Arrested After False Gun Threat Prompts Lockdown at Warren Schools (deltaplexnews.com) — A juvenile accused of making a false gun threat that triggered an April 10 lockdown at Warren schools is now being held at the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Facility in Pine Bluff. Authorities say no weapon was found, but the youth faces a communicating a false alarm charge and a first court appearance set for April 17.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pine Bluff

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pine Bluff

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