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🌱 City reviews serious incident at Carl Redus Jr. Aquatic Center.

Pine Bluff, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Pine Bluff! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • City reviews serious incident at Carl Redus Jr. Aquatic Center.
  • Ready for a free, tobacco-free Family Fun Day this Saturday?
  • How much has violent crime really fallen in Pine Bluff?

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Pine Bluff Releases Statement Following Incident at Aquatic Center (deltaplexnews.com) — City officials say an individual was found unresponsive Tuesday at the Carl Redus Jr. Aquatic Center in Pine Bluff, prompting a rapid emergency response. The mayor’s office reports the incident is under review and has not released details about the person involved or circumstances, but promises more information as it becomes available.
   

2. Family Fun Day in Pine Bluff Promotes Tobacco Prevention and Nicotine Education (deltaplexnews.com) — Pine Bluff families can head to the Wilma Anderson Center on June 13 for a free Family Fun Day focused on tobacco prevention and nicotine education. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors can enjoy games, prizes, and refreshments while speaking with cessation specialists about quitting resources and the health risks of tobacco and nicotine, especially for youth.
   

3. Pine Bluff crime numbers show continued decline in major categories (pbcommercial.com) — Pine Bluff residents are seeing notable drops in crime, with overall offenses down in 2024 and 2025, including sharp declines in homicides, robberies, and shots-fired calls. Police Chief Shawn Davis and Mayor Vivian Flowers credit targeted enforcement, prevention programs, and aggressive recruitment that has boosted officer numbers while emphasizing partnerships and community outreach to keep the city safer.
   

4. Quorum Court to consider 9 applicants for interim Jefferson County judge (pbcommercial.com) — Jefferson County’s Quorum Court meets tonight to declare a vacancy and appoint an interim county judge to finish Gerald Robinson’s term through December 31, a decision that will shape daily county operations affecting Pine Bluff residents. Nine local applicants, including former Pine Bluff council members and a Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services office manager, are vying to guide budgeting, infrastructure and public services during the transition.
   

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  • A heartfelt thank you to the Arkansas National Guard’s 87th Troop Command for welcoming ADEM officials to their 2026 Boss Lift for an in depth, behind the scenes look at the rigorous training and preparation that every Guardsman undertakes.
    Experiences like this deepen our appreciation for the dedication, discipline, and professionalism that define the Guard. The Arkansas National Guard… (Nextdoor )
  • 🔥 Safety first, flavor second.
    A few simple habits make a huge difference: • Keep a 10-foot safety zone around your grill — kids, pets, and anything flammable stay clear. •… (Nextdoor )
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader in Pine Bluff. Apply here.
  • Saracen Casino posted a job opening for Barback 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pine Bluff

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