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State Senate approves Governor’s education bill

Friday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate approved an education overhaul Thursday that raises teachers’ starting pay and creates a new voucher program, despite complaints from Democrats and some Republicans about the bill being pushed through the Legislature too quickly. The proposal, which now heads... Read More.

Council approves budget adjustments and sign-on bonuses for public safety

Tuesday, February 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its monthly meeting of February Tuesday, featuring all council members except Steven Mays Sr. During the meeting the council approved items on the agenda involving a budget adjustment, two ordinances, and four resolutions. During the committee reports, proposed ordinances... Read More.

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WHSD Board approves district updates

Tuesday, February 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School Board met for their monthly meeting to discuss several items on their agenda. The board approved five considerations in reference to policy updates and updates around the district. Those considerations approved included bids for HVAC Maintenance Preventative, the ASBA Board Policy... Read More.

State house approves restrictions on adult themed performances

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House voted Monday to restrict “adult-oriented” performances, revamping a measure that previously targeted drag shows following discrimination complaints from the LGBTQ community. The bill approved by the majority-Republican House on a 78-15 vote no longer explicitly adds drag shows to... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department

Monday, February 6 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department. Council member Bruce Lockett, chairman of the Council’s Development and Planning Committee was asked why the position is... Read More.

Planning Commission approves rezoning for future Chick-fil-A restaurant in Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 2 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request for a future Cick-fil-A restaurant at the southeast corner of Olive Street and I-530. The property is rezone 5.5 acres of land from R-1, Residential to B-3, Highway Commercial in preparation for the restaurant. The... Read More.

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State house approves bill on bathroom use

Thursday, February 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Wednesday approved legislation preventing transgender people at public schools from using bathrooms that match their gender identity, while a legislative panel endorsed a measure restricting drag performances in the state. The bills advanced through the majority-Republican Legislature... Read More.

URA talks housing updates and approves MOA with UAPB

Thursday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held its first monthly meeting of the year Tuesday discussing budget updates, housing, and an agreement with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Present at the meeting included the Agency Chair Jimmy Dill, Executive Director Chandra... Read More.

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Senate approves drag show bill in party line vote

Wednesday, January 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday approved legislation restricting the locations of drag shows by classifying them the same way as strip clubs and adult theaters, despite criticism that the move was overly broad and discriminates against the LGBTQ community. The majority-Republican... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves funds for opportunity house and appointments to ASC Board of Trustees

Tuesday, January 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its second meeting of January, Tuesday approving a resolution appropriating funds for the renovation of the opportunity house, appointing, and reappointing board members to the Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas. During the committee reports, Ways and Means... Read More.

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White Hall School Board celebrates appreciation month; Approves funding to complete elementary playground

Tuesday, January 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School Board held its first monthly meeting of the year Tuesday approving a few action items on the agenda, reflecting on updates from last year, and highlighting January as School Board Appreciation Month. All members were present at the meeting except... Read More.

Tax board approves amended lease with ESP

Thursday, December 29 by Ray King

The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County has approved an amendment to the agreement with Energy Security Partners (ESP) which will allow ESP to buy the land they are currently leasing in northern Jefferson County. The Economic Development Corp., commonly known as the tax board,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: approves

State Senate approves Governor’s education bill

Council approves budget adjustments and sign-on bonuses for public safety

WHSD Board approves district updates

State house approves restrictions on adult themed performances

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department

Planning Commission approves rezoning for future Chick-fil-A restaurant in Pine Bluff

State house approves bill on bathroom use

URA talks housing updates and approves MOA with UAPB

Senate approves drag show bill in party line vote

Pine Bluff City Council approves funds for opportunity house and appointments to ASC Board of Trustees

White Hall School Board celebrates appreciation month; Approves funding to complete elementary playground

Tax board approves amended lease with ESP

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