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🌱 Could a $68 million mall makeover change how Pine Bluff eats?
Hello Pine Bluff! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could a $68 million mall makeover change how Pine Bluff eats?
- How a UAPB staffer is putting Pine Bluff on the global map
- How a Pine Bluff engineer taught 5,000 people to stay rail-safe
Also on today's calendar: Active Shooter Instructor Class and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pine Bluff projects aim to bring greater revenue to city (thv11.com) — Major new projects in Pine Bluff, from a million-dollar go-kart and mini-golf complex to a $68 million hydroponic farm redevelopment of The Pines mall, aim to boost tourism, jobs, and food access. City cultural leaders and developers say these investments could transform blighted areas and improve everyday life, though some residents remain skeptical about empty storefronts and missing grocery options. 
2. UAPB's Ta'Yanna Dandridge Selected as National Sara's Wish Foundation Fellow (deltaplexnews.com) — A University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff staff member, Ta’Yanna “Tee” Dandridge, has been named the sole 2026 Sara’s Wish Foundation Fellow nationwide, boosting UAPB’s international education work. Her fellowship-backed training and upcoming Kenya program aim to expand global learning opportunities for UAPB students while strengthening connections between international students and the Pine Bluff community.
3. Pine Bluff's Varnell Honored by Union Pacific for Safety Leadership (deltaplexnews.com) — Pine Bluff resident and Union Pacific locomotive engineer John Varnell has earned a top company safety award recognizing his leadership on and off the job. He’s credited with educating more than 5,000 people on rail crossing awareness and safe driving through outreach with schools, local leaders, and businesses, bringing national-level recognition back to Pine Bluff.
4. SWAC Sunday Baseball Recap: March 22 (hbcugameday.com) — Sunday’s SWAC baseball slate included a matchup in Pine Bluff, where Florida A&M pulled away late to beat Arkansas–Pine Bluff 11–5 after UAPB’s early three-run lead. The recap also tracks other conference games and updated standings, showing UAPB still near the top despite the loss.
📸 Around Pine Bluff
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Upcoming Events in
Pine Bluff
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★ Featured events ★
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Big Ron Day
Hestand Stadium, 420 N Blake St, Pine Bluff
2:00 pm
Saturday March 28
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Other local events
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Varsity Baseball vs. Huntsville High School
White Hall High School White Hall, AR 71602
8:15 pm -
Varsity Softball vs. Stuttgart High School
White Hall High School White Hall, AR 71602
5:00 pm -
CHAMBER LUNCHEON
UAPB Incubator, 615 S. Main Street, Pine Bluff
11:30 am -
Active Shooter Instructor Class
Last Resort Firearms Training, 4220 Gravel Pit Rd, White Hall
9:00 am -
Benjamen Redix Project 3rd Annual Gala
White Hall Community Center, 9801 Dollarway Rd, White Hall
6:00 pm
Friday March 27
Monday March 30
Wednesday April 1
Saturday April 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Pine Bluff, AR
The Space, 3117 S Olive St, Pine Bluff
9:00 am -
Alcorn State Braves at Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions Baseball
Torii Hunter Baseball Complex, 2350 University Dr, Pine Bluff
1:00 pm -
Watson Chapel Wildcats vs Fordyce Redbugs
Watson Chapel High School, 4000 S Camden Rd, Pine Bluff
5:00 pm -
Watson Chapel Wildcats vs Monticello Billies
Watson Chapel High School, 4000 S Camden Rd, Pine Bluff
5:00 pm -
Watson Chapel Wildcats vs Hamburg Lions
Watson Chapel High School, 4000 S Camden Rd, Pine Bluff
5:00 pm -
Watson Chapel Wildcats vs Dumas New Tech Bobcats
Watson Chapel High School, 4000 S Camden Rd, Pine Bluff
5:00 pm
Tuesday March 24
Sunday March 29
Monday March 30
Tuesday March 31
Thursday April 2
Monday April 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Pine Bluff. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Pine Bluff - Restaurant Manager - Chili's 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: Footsteps (Thank you Chad W. for sending it in!)
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