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Pine Bluff City Council Tackles Smoke Shop Regulations, Vehicle Ordinances and rezones property for Economic Development

Tuesday, January 21 by Greg

By Ray King Two proposed ordinances sponsored by Pine Bluff City Council member William Fells were read for the first time during a brief meeting Tuesday night. One of those dealt with regulating smoke and vape shops and restricting where they can locate and the second... Read More.

11th circuit judges letter to JPs and County Judge released

Friday, January 17 by Greg

Dear Members of the Quorum Court and County Judge Robinson, While Jefferson County celebrates the significant milestone of 370 days without a juvenile homicide a testament to the collective efforts of our community-the current budget impasse threatens to undo this progress and has devastating consequences... Read More.

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Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Uncertain

Wednesday, January 15 by Greg

By Ray King A special called meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court in an effort to adopt a 2025 budget ended like the regular meeting Monday, with the proposed budget failing to win approval. An effort to suspend the rules and read the proposed budget... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Adopts Temporary Procedures Amidst Legal Challenges

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

By Ray King For the first time since 2022, the Jefferson County Quorum Court has a procedures ordinance, but there is a catch, it is only good until Feb. 28. Under state law, at their first meeting of the year, quorum courts are supposed to adopt... Read More.

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Tragedy Strikes in Early Morning Pine Bluff Apartment Fire Leaving One Dead and Many Displaced

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

Fire crews were dispatched at 2:48 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, to 1301 S. Maple for an apartment fire. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire were observed coming from the apartment building. Unfortunately, one person succumbed to their injuries, and all other tenants... Read More.

Newly Elected Council Member William Fells Takes Swift Action with Sponsored Legislation

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

Third Ward City Council Member William Fells has been in office for now 14 days and is already sponsoring legislation. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Fells talked about some of his concerns. He went on to say he thinks the saturation could be connected... Read More.

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Jefferson County Faces Impasse as Budget Vote Fails After Marathon Meeting

Monday, January 13 by Greg

By Ray King A last ditch effort to approve a 2025 budget for Jefferson County in order to avoid seeing county government shut down failed Monday following a meeting that lasted four and-a-half hours. With Justice of the Peace Roy Agee absent, seven members of the... Read More.

List of closing and delays across the Deltaplex for weather

Thursday, January 9 by Greg

Following is list of schools, offices and businesses that have informed us of closings. Please forward your closings to [email protected] and we will add your organization to this list and air on our network of radio stations. Pine Bluff schools will be closed Friday January... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Unites to Shield Community from Winters Wrath with New Warming Center

Tuesday, January 7 by Greg

In response to the dangerously cold temperatures and with a steadfast commitment to community health and safety, the City of Pine Bluff is announcing the opening of a warming center. This initiative underscores the City's dedication to protecting vulnerable populations during extreme weather conditions. In partnership... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Delays Key Procedures Decision to Address Budget Dispute

Tuesday, January 7 by Greg

By Ray King Legislation to adopt procedures for the Jefferson County Quorum Court for the next two years was put off until Monday during the first meeting of the year for the county’s legislative body, Tuesday. The procedures ordinance was the first and only item on... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Council Sets New Committees and Priorities Under Mayor Flowers

Monday, January 6 by Greg

By Ray King The first meeting for Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers went off without a hitch Monday as the council members selected their committees for the next two years, and two rezoning ordinances were read for a second time. Flowers was joined by new council... Read More.

King Bracket Championship Game to Feature the Springdale High School Bulldogs vs. the Bishop Ireton Cardinals

Monday, December 30 by Greg

The King Cotton Holiday Classic championship game will include the Springdale High School Bulldogs featuring Arkansas Razorback commit Isaiah Sealy who has averaged 20 pointts 7rebounds 7 assists during the tournament vs. star point guard Silas Devonish and the Bishop Ireton Cardinals out of... Read More.

Author: Greg

Pine Bluff City Council Tackles Smoke Shop Regulations, Vehicle Ordinances and rezones property for Economic Development

11th circuit judges letter to JPs and County Judge released

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Leaves Employees Unpaid and Uncertain

Jefferson County Quorum Court Adopts Temporary Procedures Amidst Legal Challenges

Tragedy Strikes in Early Morning Pine Bluff Apartment Fire Leaving One Dead and Many Displaced

Newly Elected Council Member William Fells Takes Swift Action with Sponsored Legislation

Jefferson County Faces Impasse as Budget Vote Fails After Marathon Meeting

Pine Bluff Unites to Shield Community from Winters Wrath with New Warming Center

Jefferson County Quorum Court Delays Key Procedures Decision to Address Budget Dispute

Pine Bluff Council Sets New Committees and Priorities Under Mayor Flowers

King Bracket Championship Game to Feature the Springdale High School Bulldogs vs. the Bishop Ireton Cardinals

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