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Hey Pine Bluff, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s edition: John Legend headlines a grand opening, a new blues and wellness plaza, and Sherlock in Wonderland + fun things to do for free & local fundraisers worth checking out this week.

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📰 In the news

Turn ideas into businesses: Startup Junkie is set to host an ARise commercialization sprint in Pine Bluff, featuring expert-led sessions on protecting ideas, funding paths, and product development, plus a Rural Tech Commercialization Certificate — get all the details.

Major park project kicks off: Downtown Pine Bluff’s new Delta Rhythm & Bayous Blues & Wellness Plaza has opened, with chess, pickleball, and ping pong, as Phase 1 toward an outdoor tribute to Delta music — learn what the plaza offers.

Intimate songs and stories: John Legend will headline Saracen Casino Resort Event Center grand opening in Pine Bluff June 13. The 1,500-plus seat hall opens in April, and tickets went on sale February 27 — get ticket and lineup details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Grab fresh Florida strawberries in Pine Bluff
• Search for clues with Sherlock in Wonderland
• Party at Pine Bluff Chamber Crawfish Boil

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Easy outdoor win: Pine Bluff Regional Park packs six boat ramps to Lake Langhofer and the Arkansas River, a Civitan Playground, archery range, softball fields, picnic spots, and an 18-hole course. It’s an easy pick for fresh air and quick, low-planning fun with family or friends.

Small-town toy fix: At White Hall’s Hartz Honey Hole, a quiet toy nook offers activity kits, plush, children’s books, and family games. When a last-minute birthday or rainy-day wobble hits, you’ll find something fun and sanity-saving right here.

Sandwich cravings, solved: Whether you’re craving a catfish po’ boy, a melty Philly cheesesteak, or a spicy chicken handheld, Kylan’s Kitchen keeps it hearty and local with Soulwhiches and classic sides. It’s the answer for don’t-want-to-cook nights when you still want dinner to feel like home.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

❤ 2026 Spring Community Health & Wellness Fair @ White Hall Community Center | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Spring at White Hall Community Center means a proper Health and Wellness Fair, with free screenings, the Diamond Line Dancers, and a free hotdog to balance your virtue. Fifty plus vendors, $25 door prizes, dementia education, and plenty of neighborly catching up.

🎨 Youth Art Day @ Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4455 | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Send the kids to a free day of coloring, drawing, and painting, open to grades K-12, and let someone else manage the glitter. Food and supplies are covered, so you get hero status, they get masterpieces, and your dining table gets a break.

🔎 Discovery Day @ Sulphur Springs School | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Whether your kid thrives in small groups or needs fewer cafeteria stampedes, pop into The Learning Lounge’s Discovery Day. Tour classrooms, meet teachers and leadership, and get the scoop on a microschool model that puts whole-child growth and community first. RSVP, spots are limited.

🧱 GSC Block Restoration @ GSC Gardens Inc. | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 AM – Monthly block restoration means gloves on, alleys tamed, and curb appeal restored. Link up with teens, church crews, and our indefatigable seniors to yank weeds, cart off junk, and spruce the edges, keeping the farm an anchor for the neighborhood. Consider it cardio with purpose.

👪 4th Annual Black Family Wellness Expo @ University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff HPER Arena, 1542 L.A. “Prexy” Davis Drive, Pine Bluff, Arkansas | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – UAPB and The Links are bringing back the 4th annual Black Family Wellness Expo with free screenings and help you can use. Check your numbers, get mental health support, and grab resources for seniors and caregivers, at HPER, all free, no lecture, for everyone.

🐣 White Hall Easter Egg Hunt 2026 @ White Hall City Park | Saturday (3/28) at 10:00 AM – White Hall City Park turns into a sugar-fueled stampede at 10 a.m. sharp, so bring a basket, running shoes, and your “we’re on time” voice. Thousands of eggs, Easter Bunny photos, and bike giveaways by age. Free, local, and over in seconds.

✨ Upcoming local fundraisers

🍳 EAA 1388 Breakfast @ Pine Bluff Regional Airport | Saturday (3/21) – Think your usual brunch has ambiance? Try eggs cooked to order, eggs Benedict, bacon, biscuits with sausage gravy, and grilled potatoes and onions, all for a $10 donation, served in a World War II hangar with stories thicker than the gravy. Come hungry, leave nostalgic.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Pine Bluff report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 23%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 92%

Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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