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Council committee recommends two new positions be approved

Tuesday, March 28 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff City Council’s Administration Committee on Tuesday recommended that a new position be created In both the Economic and Community Development Department and the Street Department. Street Department Director Tom Bennett asked for the addition of a “survey research assistant” who said the... Read More.

Monument to the unborn approved by legislature

Wednesday, March 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A monument marking the number of abortions performed in Arkansas before Roe v. Wade was struck down would be built near the state Capitol under a bill lawmakers sent to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday. The majority-Republican House approved by... Read More.

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Funding for convention center hotel approved

Wednesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Plans for the hotel located at the Pine Bluff Convention Center received a big boost Tuesday when the Urban Renewal Agency agreed to contribute nearly $3 million to the project. That action sparked a special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council which voted... Read More.

Limited Authority School Board approved for Pine Bluff School District

Thursday, December 8 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District is pleased to announce that the Arkansas State Board of Education approved the recommendation made by the Division of Elementary and Secondary (DESE) to approve a limited authority board for the Pine Bluff School District. The new board will be... Read More.

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Council approved several ordinances and resolutions

Tuesday, September 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff city council met for their monthly meeting to discuss several ordinances and resolutions with seven members present and the absence of Mayor Shirley Washington. Four of the ordinances featured included the amendment of a code respecting the gross receipts tax on hotels and... Read More.

Tax cut package approved as legislature ends session

Thursday, August 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday approved a $500 million tax cut package and adjourned a special session without taking up teacher raises, abortion ban exceptions or other issues Democrats had hoped to add to the agenda. The majority-Republican House and Senate... Read More.

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Alexander talks approved legislation for food trucks and short-term rentals

Tuesday, August 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation to include food trucks, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals in businesses that have to pay taxes to the advertising and promotion commission. Appearing on the oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Council member Joni Alexander was... Read More.

Joint Budget Committee unanimously approves the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas

Tuesday, February 22 by Staff

Tuesday morning the Joint Budget Committee unanimously approved the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas, allowing Arkansan’s to place bets on smart phones beginning March 4, 2022. Pine Bluff’s Saracen Casino released a statement regarding the ruling saying, "We've been working on BetSaracen for a... Read More.

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Medicaid overhaul approved by feds

Wednesday, December 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that the federal government has approved the state’s proposal to overhaul its Medicaid expansion. “This will allow 300,000 low-income Arkansans to continue to receive health care under our qualified insurance plans that have been... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves purchase of 20 surveillance cameras for Police Department

Monday, December 20 by Staff

By Ray King In their final meeting of the year, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted to suspend the rules, read three times, then adopt an ordinance allowing the Police Department to buy additional surveillance cameras without the need to take competitive bids. The... Read More.

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SEARK board special meeting approved graduation list and new mask mandate

Wednesday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Southeast Arkansas College called a special board meeting on Wednesday, December 15th to discuss two items on their agenda in reference to graduation and their mask mandate. SEARK President Steven Bloomberg spoke to the board about the list of graduates that was recommended... Read More.

Watson Chapel Board approved new head football coach; Hires Food Consulting Service

Tuesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District met for their monthly meeting, Monday, December 13th, and discussed a lengthy agenda and a couple of recognitions and award presentations for staff and students. Presented by LaDonna Spain, the district's Assistant Superintendent, recognized the district's Wildcat Warrior for the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: approved

Council committee recommends two new positions be approved

Monument to the unborn approved by legislature

Funding for convention center hotel approved

Limited Authority School Board approved for Pine Bluff School District

Council approved several ordinances and resolutions

Tax cut package approved as legislature ends session

Alexander talks approved legislation for food trucks and short-term rentals

Joint Budget Committee unanimously approves the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas

Medicaid overhaul approved by feds

Pine Bluff City Council approves purchase of 20 surveillance cameras for Police Department

Watson Chapel Board approved new head football coach; Hires Food Consulting Service

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