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Arkansas Supreme Court Expands Legislative Power to Amend Voter Approved Constitutional Amendments

Monday, December 15 by Luke Matheson

In a unanimous decision Thursday, the Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a decades-old precedent that had limited the legislature’s ability to amend voter-approved constitutional amendments, a ruling that could significantly reshape the state’s initiative and referendum process. According to KATV, the court overruled its 1951 decision... Read More.

Quorum Court Tensions Rise as Budget Veto Overridden and Employee Bonuses Approved

Tuesday, June 10 by Luke Matheson

In a continuation of escalating tensions within the county government, a second quorum court meeting was held following a failed attempt by County Judge Gerald Robinson to convene the body Monday night. That initial meeting ended in controversy after eight Justices of the Peace... Read More.

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Heroic Bus Driver Honored and Wellness Park Approved at Pine Bluff Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 3 by Greg

By Ray King Before the Pine Bluff City Council began their meeting Tuesday, they honored Pine Bluff School District Driver Carl Smith for the actions he took following an accident involving a bus that he was driving and a Pine Bluff Police Car driven by... Read More.

The Pine Bluff City Council approved the creation of the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce

Tuesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday took the first step in utilizing public and private facilities as event centers. By a vote of 7-1, the council approved a resolution creating the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce to “propose and review policies... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court finally approved several items on the February agenda

Tuesday, February 13 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Quorum Court approved several items on the February 2024 Agenda last evening. Among some of the items approved: An ordinance to fund The March 2024 preferential primary; an ordinance to help with funding of the County’s rural fire departments and an... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington announced the USDA has approved loan for hotel attached to the Pine Bluff Convention Center

Wednesday, February 7 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Wednesday announced that the USDA has approved a loan that will be used to construct a new hotel attached to the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Washington and Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff appeared on the... Read More.

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PB City Council approved request from Chief Richardson

Thursday, September 7 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a request from Police Chief Denise Richardson to add two civilian employees to the department. The resolution created the positions of Administrative Coordinator and Public Information Specialist and Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr., chairman of the Administrative... Read More.

Electronic duck stamp legislation approved by Senate

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously advanced legislation led by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) to authorize an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season. The bipartisan Duck Stamp Modernization Act of... Read More.

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Solid waste rate hike approved by Monticello City Council

Friday, July 28 by Ray King

The Monticello City Council approved a rate hike that will keep the Solid Waste Department in the black. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the rate increase means that the cost for trash carts will go to $18 per month while large dumpsters will cost... Read More.

Ryan Watley, CEO of GFPB, said plans were approved for a new apartment complex

Monday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

At a recent meeting, the Pine Bluff Planning Commission approved a plan to build an apartment complex on East 6th Avenue and Convention Center Drive. Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff said Friday the group that plans to build the apartments has $20... Read More.

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PB Police Chief Richardson explained the changes to the rank structure approved by Pine Bluff City Council

Monday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council approved an ordinance that changed the rank structure of the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police Chief Denise Richardson asked for the changes to be made, which included eliminating two deputy chief’s positions, and adding three... Read More.

Boozman proposed funds for pilot training, VA healthcare approved by Senate panel

Friday, June 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced legislation produced by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, that delivers $83 million to the future pilot training center in Fort Smith, raises quality of life standards for servicemembers and their families, and... Read More.

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Arkansas Supreme Court Expands Legislative Power to Amend Voter Approved Constitutional Amendments

Quorum Court Tensions Rise as Budget Veto Overridden and Employee Bonuses Approved

Heroic Bus Driver Honored and Wellness Park Approved at Pine Bluff Council Meeting

The Pine Bluff City Council approved the creation of the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce

Jefferson County Quorum Court finally approved several items on the February agenda

Mayor Shirley Washington announced the USDA has approved loan for hotel attached to the Pine Bluff Convention Center

PB City Council approved request from Chief Richardson

Electronic duck stamp legislation approved by Senate

Solid waste rate hike approved by Monticello City Council

Ryan Watley, CEO of GFPB, said plans were approved for a new apartment complex

PB Police Chief Richardson explained the changes to the rank structure approved by Pine Bluff City Council

Boozman proposed funds for pilot training, VA healthcare approved by Senate panel

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