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Pine Bluff City Council Member Lanette Frazier spoke with Greg on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show about the status of the park improvements

Thursday, May 30 by Alex Bivens

As work is continuing on the Third Ward Park, Pine Bluff City Council Member Lanette Frazier is continuing to raise money for improvements. Frazier appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and was asked about the status of the park. She said the check presentation will... Read More.

First Ward PB City Council Member LaTisha Brunson discusses her involvement with Restore Hope

Wednesday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

First Ward Pine Bluff City Council member LaTisha Brunson has joined a non-profit organization whose goal is to improve the lives of residents. The organization is called Restore Hope, which is partnering with Southeast Arkansas College. Appearing on Talk Back Live, Brunson talked about why she... Read More.

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First Ward Pine Bluff City Council Member LaTisha Brunson gives update on grocery store effort

Tuesday, May 28 by Alex Bivens

Since she took office a year-and-a-half-ago, First Ward Pine Bluff City Council Member LaTisha Brunson has been the driving force behind an effort to get a grocery store on the east side of the city. The only grocery store that was there, Super One Foods... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council to sign contract with consulting firm to find new commercial businesses

Tuesday, May 21 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council Monday adopted a resolution allowing Mayor Shirley Washington to sign a contract with a consulting firm whose job will be to find new commercial businesses, including restaurants, for the city. Retail Strategies LLC, an Alabama... Read More.

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Star City hires new football and girls basketball coaches

Wednesday, May 8 by Rick Walker

When the Star City Bulldogs hit the field this fall, they will have an experienced man at the helm. Monday night, the school board approved the hiring of Chris Norton to take over the tradition rich program. Norton comes to Star City after a... Read More.

Aquatic Center to become own city department

Monday, May 6 by Greg

By Ray King Mayor Shirley Washington cast the deciding vote Monday as the Pine Bluff City Council approved an ordinance to move the Carl Redus Aquatic Center from the Parks and Recreation Department to its own department. The Mayor’s vote was necessary because Council Members LaTisha... Read More.

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The Pine Bluff City Council is considering accepting a $2 million grant to complete the 6th and Main project

Wednesday, May 1 by Alex Bivens

When they meet Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council will consider a resolution accepting a $2 million grant from Simmons Bank and the Simmons Foundation to be used to complete the Urban Renewal Agency’s Community Project at 6th Avenue and Main Street. In return, the... Read More.

White Hall Police Chief Mickey Buffkin discusses what he would like to see implemented around the city

Friday, April 26 by Alex Bivens

The White Hall Police Department is now led by a real veteran of law enforcement, Mickey Buffkin, who has been in the business for close to 29 years, with stops in Stuttgart, Pine Bluff and Jefferson County before being hired at White Hall. Buffkin was... Read More.

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GFPB CEO Ryan Watley discussed the grant the City of Pine Bluff has received

Wednesday, April 24 by Alex Bivens

The City of Pine Bluff has received a $548,000 federal grant to study what were called “dead areas” along U.S. 63 Olive Street. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Wednesday, Ryan Watley, CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff explained the grant. Morning Show host Greg... Read More.

White Hall Mayor names Mickey Buffkin as Chief of Police for the City of White Hall

Friday, April 19 by Alex Bivens

Effective immediately, after much consideration, I have appointed Mickey Buffkin as Chief of Police for the City of White Hall. Mickey has 28 years of law enforcement experience with 12 of those years in a supervisory role. Mickey has shown a commitment and dedication to... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves purchase of golf carts

Tuesday, April 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor Shirley Washington to sign a lease purchase agreement for 60 golf carts for the Harbor Oaks Golf Course. The new golf carts will come from Clear Creek Golf... Read More.

Flowers wins Mayor nomination, Fells City Council slot

Tuesday, April 2 by Greg

With 54.6 percent of the total votes cast, current State Representative Vivian Flowers has defeated incumbent Mayor Shirley Washington and won the Democratic Party’s nomination to be the next Mayor of Pine Bluff. Complete but unofficial results were as follows: Flowers 2,569 Washington 2,137 Flowers served in the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Member Lanette Frazier spoke with Greg on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show about the status of the park improvements

First Ward PB City Council Member LaTisha Brunson discusses her involvement with Restore Hope

First Ward Pine Bluff City Council Member LaTisha Brunson gives update on grocery store effort

Pine Bluff City Council to sign contract with consulting firm to find new commercial businesses

Star City hires new football and girls basketball coaches

Aquatic Center to become own city department

The Pine Bluff City Council is considering accepting a $2 million grant to complete the 6th and Main project

White Hall Police Chief Mickey Buffkin discusses what he would like to see implemented around the city

GFPB CEO Ryan Watley discussed the grant the City of Pine Bluff has received

White Hall Mayor names Mickey Buffkin as Chief of Police for the City of White Hall

Pine Bluff City Council approves purchase of golf carts

Flowers wins Mayor nomination, Fells City Council slot

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