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Quorum court reports financial report and approves several ordiances

Monday, April 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Through the first three months of this year, Jefferson County’s financial picture looks a lot better than at the same time a year ago. According to the monthly financial report, the county’s overall balance at the end of March was $20.346 million compared... Read More.

SEARK board approves contruction resolution; Programs offered for High School Students

Wednesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College held a Special Board meeting on Tuesday, April 4th that discussed their first resolutions of the year that were all approved without contest. One of the major resolutions mentioned to the board was presented by President Steven Bloomberg who requested approval... Read More.

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City Council approves partnership with Boys & Girls club

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King After several months of talking about it, the partnership between the City of Pine Bluff and the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County is now a reality. By a vote of 8-0 Monday night, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing Mayor... Read More.

Sheridan School Board approves new election model

Friday, April 1 by Ray King

The Sheridan School District Board of Education has approved a new election model, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The new model calls for the creation of five zones, as well as the election of two at-large positions. Previously, all seven board positions were elected... Read More.

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Council at Star City approves grant application

Friday, March 18 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City voted Monday to permit Mayor Paul Carter to apply for a grant to build the Food Pantry and to ask for help from the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District with the application and administering the money once it... Read More.

Pine Bluff URA approves several contracts for Downtown Housing Project

Tuesday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday and approved several items on their agenda. Present at the meeting included the Agency Chair Jimmy Dill, Treasurer Lloyd Franklin Sr., secretary Lynn Guynn, and commissioner Travis Martin. The most significant... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves new bar in downtown district

Tuesday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved the operation of a bar serving alcoholic beverages in the downtown entertainment district. The bar will be located at 201 S. Main St., in the location formerly occupied by Hot Rods, and will be owned... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves $3 Million reappropriation for SeArk College

Tuesday, March 1 by Staff

By Ray King An ordinance to reappropriate $3 million to Southeast Arkansas College that was apparently lost in the mail was recommended for approval by the Jefferson County Quorum Court Tuesday night. According to County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, the check had been mailed to SEARK in... Read More.

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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.

Poyen School District approves four-day week

Friday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Sheridan Headlight Newspaper announced that on Tuesday, January 25th, the Poyen School Board unanimously voted to adopt a four-day school week for the 2022-2023 school year. Last year, the district conducted an online poll to gauge the interest among parents of current students. The... Read More.

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Council approves temporary spending guidelines

Tuesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution extending the spending guidelines at the same level as was approved in the 2021 budget. The resolution sponsored by Mayor Shirley Washington notes that the city has not currently approved a 2022 budget... Read More.

Arkansas Racing Commission approves state wide betting on sporting events

Sunday, January 2 by Greg

By Ray King In a unanimous vote Thursday, the Arkansas Racing Commission, which licenses the casino’s in the state approved a plan that will allow betting on sporting events to be done remotely. In doing so, the state becomes the first in the first in... Read More.

Stories tagged with: approves

Quorum court reports financial report and approves several ordiances

SEARK board approves contruction resolution; Programs offered for High School Students

City Council approves partnership with Boys & Girls club

Sheridan School Board approves new election model

Council at Star City approves grant application

Pine Bluff URA approves several contracts for Downtown Housing Project

Pine Bluff City Council approves new bar in downtown district

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves $3 Million reappropriation for SeArk College

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

Poyen School District approves four-day week

Council approves temporary spending guidelines

Arkansas Racing Commission approves state wide betting on sporting events

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