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Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Board Approves Bonus, Mileage Reimbursement for Executive Director

Monday, December 8 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held a special called meeting Monday at midday to enter an executive session focused on personnel matters. Following the closed session, board members announced they had approved a $1,250 Christmas bonus for Executive Director Chandra Griffin. The amount matches... Read More.

Grant County Sets Aside Funds for Legal Fees on Proposed Data Center and Solar Farm

Monday, December 1 by Ray King

Legislation authorizing the Grant County Quorum Court to set aside money to pay attorney fees if necessary, in matters relating to a proposed data center and solar farm. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Quorum Court set aside $5,000 to pay an attorney if... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Approves New Health Insurance Provider and Street Maintenance Equipment

Tuesday, November 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King By a vote of 7-1, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield to provide health insurance coverage for city employees, officials and dependents beginning Jan. 1. According to the resolution, the city’s current insurance company,... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Some Payments, Leaves Others Unresolved

Monday, November 10 by Luke Matheson

In yet another contentious meeting, the Jefferson County Quorum Court managed to pass several measures, including appropriations to pay KS State Bank for delinquent payments on county road equipment. However, several other obligations remain unpaid — including money owed to Deltaplex Radio’s Floyd Donald for... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Refers Audit Proposal and Approves Property Sales and Emergency Repairs

Monday, November 3 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A proposed ordinance calling for an audit of the Pine Bluff Street Department and Parks and Recreation Department was referred to committee by the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night, over the objections of its sponsor, Council Member Steven Mays. Earlier this year,... Read More.

Governor approves $500,000 to fund food banks in state as federal government shutdown continues

Friday, October 31 by Ray King

Gov. Sanders announced a $500,000 allocation to six food bank networks across Arkansas to address potential food shortages as the federal government shutdown continues. The funds, secured through emergency action from the Arkansas Legislative Council chairs, will be distributed equally among the food banks starting... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Planning Veto Following Special Called Quorum Court Meeting

Monday, October 27 by Luke Matheson

Seven members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court met Monday night in a special called meeting to address 20 agenda items, approving all of them with unanimous votes. The participating justices included Reginald Adams, Alfred Carroll, Melanie Dumas, Brenda Gaddy, Reginald Johnson, Rick Victorino, and... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Police Equipment Funding and New Grant Allocations

Monday, October 20 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved resolutions moving money from grants to use for other purposes, and to cover the costs of outfitting new police patrol vehicles. With no dissent, the council voted to transfer $633,000 in unused police department salaries... Read More.

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Rison city council approves contract with Sheriff’s Office for police protection

Monday, October 20 by Ray King

A contract between the Rison City Council and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office to provide police protection for the city was approved by the Rison City Council at a recent meeting. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the new contract will cost Rison about $140,000... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Achieve Top Accreditation as City Council Approves Electronic Payments and Reviews Property Sales

Monday, October 6 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Police Department has reached Tier 1 Accreditation from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program and has a certificate to prove it. Under former Chief Denise Richardson, the department earned a Tier 2 Accreditation in February 2024 and continued to work... Read More.

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White Hall School Board Approves Smooth 2025-2026 Budget with No Major Changes

Friday, September 26 by Alex Bivens

The White Hall School District board met Thursday for a special called session to finalize the 2025-2026 budget and according to Superintendent Gary Williams, everything went smoothly. Williams appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and was asked if the budget was similar to last... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Police Fund Transfers and Rezoning for Duplex Housing

Monday, September 15 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With only five items on the agenda, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday finished their meeting in less than 45 minutes, allowing council members to get out while the sun was still shining, One of the items approved was the transfer of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: approves

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Board Approves Bonus, Mileage Reimbursement for Executive Director

Grant County Sets Aside Funds for Legal Fees on Proposed Data Center and Solar Farm

Pine Bluff City Council Approves New Health Insurance Provider and Street Maintenance Equipment

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Some Payments, Leaves Others Unresolved

Pine Bluff City Council Refers Audit Proposal and Approves Property Sales and Emergency Repairs

Governor approves $500,000 to fund food banks in state as federal government shutdown continues

Jefferson County Judge Planning Veto Following Special Called Quorum Court Meeting

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Police Equipment Funding and New Grant Allocations

Rison city council approves contract with Sheriff’s Office for police protection

Pine Bluff Police Achieve Top Accreditation as City Council Approves Electronic Payments and Reviews Property Sales

White Hall School Board Approves Smooth 2025-2026 Budget with No Major Changes

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Police Fund Transfers and Rezoning for Duplex Housing

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