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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Police Rehire Ordinance; Declares National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Monday, June 2 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King By a vote of 7 to 1, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation that will allow the Police Department to consider rehiring officers who had been previously terminated for minor infractions. The ordinance had been read twice at the second... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Mayors Staff Pay Raise, Creates New Positions

Monday, May 19 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night worked their way through a 13-item agenda that saw them approve a pay increase for the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, reject pay raises for three people in the City Clerk’s Office and create several... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Approves $1 Million Payment for Jail Bed Space Fees

Thursday, May 8 by Alex Bivens

On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 5-2 to pay Jefferson County almost $1million that was owed for bed space at the adult detention center. The decision to pay the funds came after Pine Bluff lost a lawsuit that had been filed by the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council Approves $1 Million Jail Payment and Tree Planting Budget

Monday, May 5 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 5 to 2, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution calling for the city to pay Jefferson County nearly $1million dollars to cover the costs of housing prisoners at the county jail. The resolution brings to... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves vehicle removal legislation: key details and procedures

Wednesday, April 23 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff City Council in March approved legislation that will allow Code Enforcement to take action and remove abandoned or inoperable vehicles from city streets and private property. That legislation was sponsored by Third-Ward Council Member William Fells and he was asked about it... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Procedures Amid Controversy, Budget Proposals Rejected

Monday, April 14 by Greg

By Ray King A policies and procedures ordinance setting out how the Jefferson County Quorum Court is to conduct business for the rest of this year and in 2026 that was approved by eight justices of the peace last week was approved again Monday night. County... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Council Swears in Interim Chiefs and Approves Drag Racing Penalties

Monday, April 7 by Greg

By Ray King Before the Pine Bluff City Council held their first meeting of the month Monday, the new Interim Police and Fire Chiefs were sworn in by Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney. Interim Fire Chief Randy Compton will replace former Chief Shauwn Howell who... Read More.

Monticello Cit Council approves grant and legislation to benefit Weyerhaeuser

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

At its final meeting of 2024, the Monticello City Council approved legislation which will benefit the Weyerhaeuser NR Company. A grant of $300,000 was made to the Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority to build a new water well that is needed to sustain the Weyerhaeuser facility. A... Read More.

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Pine Bluff A&P Commission Approves Over $1.6 Million to Empower Local Events and Tourism

Thursday, December 12 by Luke Matheson

In a remarkable commitment to enhancing the cultural landscape and tourism of Pine Bluff, the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission (A&P) has awarded over $1.6 million in funding for the upcoming year. This endeavor will support local non-profit organizations, community programs, and the operations... Read More.

Cleveland County Quorum Court approves 2025 budget

Friday, December 6 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a 2025 budget that includes pay raises for County employees. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the budget was set at $7.1 million, with employees receiving a 3-percent pay hike beginning Jan. 1. Cleveland County... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Swiftly Approves 2025 Budget and Employee Bonuses

Monday, December 2 by Greg

By Ray King The first meeting of the month proved to be a brief one for the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night as only one resolution was voted on, a resolution to adopt the 2025 Municipal Budget, which totals roughly $40 million. Six members of... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves more funds for road repair

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court voted Monday night to appropriate an additional $480,335 for the county road department in order to help pay for outstanding bills in addition to providing funds to repair of county roads. All members of the quorum court voted to pass... Read More.

Stories tagged with: approves

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Police Rehire Ordinance; Declares National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Mayors Staff Pay Raise, Creates New Positions

Pine Bluff City Council Approves $1 Million Payment for Jail Bed Space Fees

Pine Bluff Council Approves $1 Million Jail Payment and Tree Planting Budget

Pine Bluff City Council approves vehicle removal legislation: key details and procedures

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Procedures Amid Controversy, Budget Proposals Rejected

Pine Bluff Council Swears in Interim Chiefs and Approves Drag Racing Penalties

Monticello Cit Council approves grant and legislation to benefit Weyerhaeuser

Pine Bluff A&P Commission Approves Over $1.6 Million to Empower Local Events and Tourism

Cleveland County Quorum Court approves 2025 budget

Pine Bluff City Council Swiftly Approves 2025 Budget and Employee Bonuses

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves more funds for road repair

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