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Lockett to seek 3rd term on city council

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

4th Ward Council Member Bruce Lockett (D) announced Wednesday his plans to seek a third term on the Pine Bluff City Council in the 2024 March Democratic Primary. Ward 4 encompasses the University Park Neighborhood, the Lake Saracen area, the Dollarway area, and a... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue

Tuesday, July 18 by Staff

On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council approved by a 6-2 vote a resolution to install sanitary sewer lines on the north side of Pine Bluff. The Pine Bluff Public Works Dept. will be undertaking the University Drive Sewer Project to provide sanitary sewer... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue, Ordinances on 5/8 Of 1 Percent and 3/8 Of 1 Percent Sales and Use Tax Placed on Calendar

Monday, July 17 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council met on Monday for its monthly meeting. Ordinances for the 5/8 of One Percent (0.625%) Sales and Use Tax and also the 3/8 of One Percent (0.375%) were placed on the calendar, as well as a special election on... Read More.

PB Police Chief Richardson explained the changes to the rank structure approved by Pine Bluff City Council

Monday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council approved an ordinance that changed the rank structure of the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police Chief Denise Richardson asked for the changes to be made, which included eliminating two deputy chief’s positions, and adding three... Read More.

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Star City man accused of threatening Circuit Judge Wyatt

Tuesday, July 11 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office apprehended Gordon Pickens, a 43-year-old resident of Lincoln County, Arkansas, for violating Arkansas Code Annotated A.C.A. § 5-53-202(a)(1), which pertains to threatening a judicial official. Pickens is accused of posting a concerning message on Facebook, containing a threat against... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves revising rank structure of PBPD

Wednesday, July 5 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance revising the rank structure of the Pine Bluff Police Department. Among other things, the ordinance provides for one assistant chief of police who is appointed and serves at discretion of... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council votes to allow officers to take home cars in county; Approves grant funding

Tuesday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its monthly meeting Tuesday, with all council members present in person and via Zoom they approved several items on their agenda up for its first read and one of which was declared an emergency and fully passed. Mayor... Read More.

Monticello Mayor Jason Akers encourages local contractors to bid on city jobs

Thursday, June 15 by Staff

Monticello Mayor Jason Akers is encouraging local contractors to bid on city jobs, according to a press release. By law, most City of Monticello projects that are engineered are required to be bid on, according to the release. “In the past, many local contractors simply weren’t... Read More.

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City of Pine Bluff to host Juneteenth celebration on Saturday

Thursday, June 15 by Staff

This Saturday, Pine Bluff will host their annual Juneteenth celebration at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Mary Liddell with the Mayor's Office joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the event. Rick asked her about the new addition this year. In addition to the choir,... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves sewer line extensions for future commercial development

Monday, June 5 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved resolutions to extend the existing sewer line on along the Olive Street, Highway 63 South corridor south of its intersection with I-530 with the goal of improving planned and future commercial... Read More.

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One Desha County escapee arrested after escaping a second time; Search continues for second escapee

Saturday, May 20 by Staff

UPDATE: A few minutes ago, Marceese Watkins was arrested for escape, a second time. He was found in Dermott after a joint effort from area Law Enforcement Agencies. He was taken into Custody by State Trooper Ty Grant, after a vehicle and foot pursuit. Agencies included the... Read More.

‘ART ROCKS: Summer Bash’ Fundraiser Kicks off Season with Live Art, Music on June 2-3

Wednesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is kicking off summer with a two-day party. Art Rocks: Summer Bash is a fundraising event with music, food trucks, games, art demos, art auctions, kid-friendly activities, and more. The festivities... Read More.

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Lockett to seek 3rd term on city council

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue, Ordinances on 5/8 Of 1 Percent and 3/8 Of 1 Percent Sales and Use Tax Placed on Calendar

PB Police Chief Richardson explained the changes to the rank structure approved by Pine Bluff City Council

Star City man accused of threatening Circuit Judge Wyatt

Pine Bluff City Council approves revising rank structure of PBPD

Pine Bluff City Council votes to allow officers to take home cars in county; Approves grant funding

Monticello Mayor Jason Akers encourages local contractors to bid on city jobs

City of Pine Bluff to host Juneteenth celebration on Saturday

Pine Bluff City Council approves sewer line extensions for future commercial development

One Desha County escapee arrested after escaping a second time; Search continues for second escapee

‘ART ROCKS: Summer Bash’ Fundraiser Kicks off Season with Live Art, Music on June 2-3

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