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Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2021 budget

Monday, December 14 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved a just over $30 million budget for 2021. That budget includes $9.14 million in County General, which funds most of the county’s business, and another $20,928 million in miscellaneous funds, including $5.28... Read More.

Quorum Court approves garbage fee hike

Monday, November 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted in favor of increasing the fee county residents pay to have their garbage picked up. Meeting Monday night, the county’s legislative body approved by a vote of 10-2 a proposed ordinance... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves committee to investigate the possibility of a drag strip in Jefferson County

Monday, November 2 by Staff

By Ray King A nine-member ad hoc committee to investigate the possibility of a drag strip or racetrack in either the city or county was approved by the Pine Bluff City Council during their meeting Monday. Sponsored by Council member Joni Alexander, the proposed racetrack or... Read More.

Star City School Board approves bonuses

Thursday, October 29 by Ray King

The Star City School Board on Monday approved one-time bonuses for certified and non-certified staff. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the $800 bonuses will be given in November. The board also approved minimum wage increases for substitute teachers. The newspaper quoted Superintendent Jordan Frizell as... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves five-year extension for Waste Management

Monday, October 26 by Staff

By Ray King After nearly two hours of discussion and questions for representatives of Waste Management, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a five-year extension of the company’s existing contract with no dissent. A special called meeting was necessary because the existing contract expires at the... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves street toppers in honor of late Pastor

Monday, September 21 by Staff

By Ray King During a brief meeting Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a resolution to put street toppers on signs on Ohio Street to honor the late Rev. Lorenzo R. Jones III, the long-time pastor of New St. Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church... Read More.

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911 board approves money for new computer assisted dispatch system

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

By Ray King With no dissent, the 911 Administrative Board on Thursday approved the transfer of 911 money to MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association) to help fund operations and to purchase a new CAD (computer assisted dispatch) system. Meeting virtually, four of the five members of... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution to widen Ohio Street

Monday, August 3 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution which will permit Mayor Shirley Washington to sign an agreement with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to widen Ohio Street from 11th Avenue to East Harding Avenue. The resolution calls for... Read More.

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Arkansas board approves ballot title for proposed amendment

Friday, July 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas board has approved the ballot title and popular name for a proposed constitutional amendment that would shift the authority on who can redraw legislative and congressional boundaries for the next decade. The state Board of Election Commissioners voted... Read More.

Star City Council approves interim financing for sewer project

Thursday, July 16 by Greg

By Ray King During its meeting July 13, the City Council of Star City approved an interim financing resolution with Connect Bank to help fund a sewer facility project/ According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the total cost of the project is $1.9 million, and the... Read More.

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Council approves money for tax bill despite opposition

Wednesday, July 8 by Ray King

By Ray King A budget adjustment to pay property taxes on a building in downtown owned by the City of Pine Bluff drew opposition from two members of the City Council Tuesday night. Council members Ivan Whitfield and Donald Hatchett opposed using $11,773 to pay taxes... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council adopts mask ordinance; Approves fire station lease

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Shirley Washington to execute an agreement to lease the fire station that is being built by Saracen Casino Resort on property adjacent to the casino which is... Read More.

Stories tagged with: approves

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2021 budget

Quorum Court approves garbage fee hike

Pine Bluff City Council approves committee to investigate the possibility of a drag strip in Jefferson County

Star City School Board approves bonuses

Pine Bluff City Council approves five-year extension for Waste Management

Pine Bluff City Council approves street toppers in honor of late Pastor

911 board approves money for new computer assisted dispatch system

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution to widen Ohio Street

Arkansas board approves ballot title for proposed amendment

Star City Council approves interim financing for sewer project

Council approves money for tax bill despite opposition

Pine Bluff City Council adopts mask ordinance; Approves fire station lease

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