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Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution to fund Delta Rhythm and Bayou’s Cultural District

Monday, November 7 by Staff

By a vote of 8-0, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution to provide funding for the Delta Rhythm and Bayou’s Cultural District. According to the resolution, the city will provide $2 million to the Economic and Community Development Department to develop... Read More.

Monticello City Council votes to raise solid waste and sewer rates

Monday, October 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Advanced-Monticellonian, the Monticello city council members were all present at their most recent meeting in October. According to the newspaper after discussion and clarification, the council voted to raise solid waste rates to $12.13 for residential customers and $36.75 for commercial... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council unanimously passes resolution creating peer support program for PBPD

Monday, October 17 by Staff

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted to suspend the rules and read a proposed ordinance creating a peer support program for the Pine Bluff Police Department before adopting it unanimously. The new policy will be included in the department’s policy manual... Read More.

Star City Superintendent talks on campus dental clinics

Thursday, October 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

To help alleviate problems with students missing school to go to dental appointments, the Star City Public Schools are providing help on campus. Superintendent Jordan Frizzell told Deltaplex News how the program got started. The dental and medical clinics are making a huge difference in class attendance.

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Former White Hall Police officer sues city, police department

Wednesday, October 5 by Ray King

A former White Hall Police Officer who was fired in April alleges in a lawsuit filed Monday that he was terminated for reporting alleged illegal activity by another officer earlier this year. The lawsuit, filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court names the City of White... Read More.

Ambulance routes subject to city council action

Wednesday, October 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

Two private companies will be awarded contracts for street improvements after votes by the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday. One of those projects will be to improve access to Jefferson Regional Hospital. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Council Member Joni Alexander explained... Read More.

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City Council approves Food Pantry legislation; Planning Commission approval still required

Monday, October 3 by Staff

By Ray King Five members of the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted to approve legislation allowing Debra Allen, who operates the First Ward Living Grace Food Pantry to relocate the operation to the former Fire Station #4 on Commerce Road. Allen presently is located... Read More.

Monticello City council approves rate hike for garbage pickup

Thursday, September 29 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Monticello City Council voted to increase the amount resident pay for solid waste pickup. In 2021, the council voted to raise the rate for residential pickup to $12.13 and under the recently approved ordinance, those rates will go up... Read More.

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Star City man arrested after not returning Uhaul van rental

Wednesday, September 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Star City man was arrested after officers were dispatched to 430 W. 25th avenue in reference to the auto theft of a 20 FT. Ford Box truck from Uhaul. Reading from a probable cause affidavit from Detective Keith Banks, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson stated... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council passes legislation to create Group Violence Intervention Director position

Monday, September 19 by Staff

By Ray King By two separate 6-2 votes, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted legislation to create the position of Group Violence Intervention Director and create a fund to pay that person. The first resolution provides that the Group Violence Intervention Director will work... Read More.

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Sheridan City Council adopts ordinance on street specifications

Thursday, September 15 by Ray King

An ordinance to change the minimum street specifications and regulations for new developments was approved unanimously by the Sheridan City Council when they met Tuesday. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the ordinance adds more regulations and testing to the new roads such as those... Read More.

McGehee City Council approves stipend for police

Monday, August 29 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the McGehee City Council approved a resolution which will pay McGehee Police officers a $5,000 stipend. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News, the State Legislature earlier this year appropriated $10 million statewide for cities to distribute to officers. The newspaper reported that... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution to fund Delta Rhythm and Bayou’s Cultural District

Monticello City Council votes to raise solid waste and sewer rates

Pine Bluff City Council unanimously passes resolution creating peer support program for PBPD

Star City Superintendent talks on campus dental clinics

Former White Hall Police officer sues city, police department

Ambulance routes subject to city council action

City Council approves Food Pantry legislation; Planning Commission approval still required

Monticello City council approves rate hike for garbage pickup

Star City man arrested after not returning Uhaul van rental

Sheridan City Council adopts ordinance on street specifications

McGehee City Council approves stipend for police

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