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Star City school board approves bonuses for employees

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

The Star City School Board at its meeting Monday approved a $1,000 bonus for certified/classified employees. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Superintendent Jordan Frizzell reported that the district has had a good year financially. The board also approved a state legislative report recommending a... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court approves road specifications ordinance

Wednesday, October 27 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court recently approved an ordinance establishing minimum specifications for roads in the county. According to the Sheridan Headlight Newspaper, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said “the problem that we encounter when we take possession of a road prior to getting really... Read More.

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Pine Bluff URA approves downtown preservation consultant; Partnership with GFPB

Tuesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Urban Renewal Agency met for their monthly meeting Tuesday, October 19th at 5:30 all members were present including Chandra Griffin the new Interim Director of the agency. Among the items on the agenda, the commissioners approved six items on their agenda including a... Read More.

Legislature approves new congressional redistricting plan

Thursday, October 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday sent the governor a congressional redistricting plan that critics say weakens the influence of minority voters in the Little Rock area by splitting the state’s most populous county among three U.S. House districts. The measure splits... Read More.

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State house approves opt-out provision on vaccinations

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Tuesday advanced legislation that would require employers to let workers opt out of taking the COVID-19 vaccine, despite warnings it would conflict with President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate and threaten millions in federal funding for health... Read More.

Quorum Court approves 15 ordinances and extended support to those impacted by Covid-19

Monday, September 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday, September 20th for their monthly meeting and also held a special meeting at 5:15 pm that led to the regular meeting time of 5:30. During the special meeting, the funding for a... Read More.

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Council approves performance goals for city departments

Wednesday, September 8 by Lori Basiewicz

The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday adopted a proposed ordinance requiring city departments to set goals and objectives for their department and communicate those to the council. It won approval with no dissent. The ordinance, which had been slated for only a second reading,... Read More.

Quorum Court Committee approves additional raise increase to finance committee

Tuesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, September 7. The committee approved over fourteen ordinances on their agenda to be presented to the finance committee. Present at the meeting to speak on behalf of their committees were: Justice Conley... Read More.

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Council approves resolution for downtown development

Wednesday, August 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King By a vote of 5-2 on Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a resolution supporting the development and construction of a restaurant and retail district at Sixth Avenue and Main Street. The area is across the street from the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County... Read More.

City Council approves PB Downtown Development Collaborative Group

Monday, August 16 by Greg

By Ray King An amended version of a resolution to create the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group was approved during a lengthy meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council at the Convention Center. The vote was 6-1 to adopt the resolution with Council Member Glen... Read More.

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Quorum Court approves money for widows and caretakers

Monday, August 9 by Greg

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday unanimously adopted an ordinance which will allow the county to compensate eligible widows, widowers, or caretakers of parents who died from COVID-19. The ordinance said Jefferson County had the first reported COVID case in the state... Read More.

Urban Renewal Agency approves nine purchases downtown

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (URA) met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 20, and approved several topics on their agenda. The meeting had the majority of their board present including the Director of URA Maurice Taggart, commissioners Lloyd Franklin Sr, Kirby... Read More.

Stories tagged with: approves

Star City school board approves bonuses for employees

Grant County Quorum Court approves road specifications ordinance

Pine Bluff URA approves downtown preservation consultant; Partnership with GFPB

Legislature approves new congressional redistricting plan

State house approves opt-out provision on vaccinations

Quorum Court approves 15 ordinances and extended support to those impacted by Covid-19

Council approves performance goals for city departments

Quorum Court Committee approves additional raise increase to finance committee

Council approves resolution for downtown development

Quorum Court approves money for widows and caretakers

Urban Renewal Agency approves nine purchases downtown

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