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Jeffrey Neal withdraws from Ward 2 City Council race

Sunday, February 27 by Staff

Jeffrey Neal has announced that he has withdrawn from the Ward 2 Pine Bluff City Council race. Neal made the announcement in the press release shown below; Mr. Jeffrey Neal, a local business owner and school administrator in the Pine Bluff School District, announces the withdrawal... Read More.

Former council candidate owes city $123,000 plus

Thursday, February 24 by Ray King

A former candidate for a seat on the Pine Bluff City Council owes the city more than $123,000 for the demolition and removal of a building that he owned downtown. A letter from Karla Williams, the director of Code Enforcement said the city intends to... Read More.

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Glen Brown Jr. announces re-election bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Monday, February 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Dr. Glen D. Brown, Jr., owner of Brown Chiropractic has been a Pine Bluff business owner for more than a decade and was elected to the Pine Bluff City Council in 2014. On February 19, he announced intent to seek re-election and issued the... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council expected to vote on Parks & Recreation proposal

Friday, February 18 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council is expected to vote soon on a proposal allowing the Parks and Recreation Department to collaborate with the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County. On Friday, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Glover and Nyeshia Aldridge, Executive Director of the... Read More.

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Council at Star City discusses demolition, construction plans

Friday, February 18 by Ray King

At its meeting on Monday, the City Council at Star City voted to approve several resolutions associated with plans to tear down the former City Hall building on Jefferson Street across from the post office. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Mayor Paul Carter presented... Read More.

Star City Schools awarded grants for two new programs

Friday, February 11 by Ray King

The Star City School District has received more than $53,000 in state grants to institute two new programs. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the Arkansas Department of Education awarded Star City High School $24,225 for Business Finance and $29,500 for Cybersecurity. “We feel that both... Read More.

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City Council votes to terminate lease agreement between city and Harbor Oaks

Tuesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Following a lengthy meeting Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to allow Mayor Shirley Washington to terminate the lease agreement between the city and the current owners of the Harbor Oaks Golf Course and associated properties. That lease is currently held by Michael... Read More.

Star City Police seize drugs, guns in search warrant operations

Friday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Star City Lincoln Ledger Newspaper announced that the Star City police department and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office conducted a joint operation on January 28th, to seize two warrants. Those two warrants stemmed from an earlier investigation by officer Johnathan Fallis. One warrant was for... Read More.

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Chief Franklin Sr. talks 2022 city budget

Thursday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, the Pine Bluff City Council unanimously approved the 2022 city budget. On Wednesday, interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., was asked about that budget, particularly what it does for the department. Franklin was also asked if there is money in the budget to... Read More.

John Proctor announced campaign for city council ward 1

Monday, January 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

Dr. John Proctor has announced his intent to run for the Pine Bluff City Council, Ward 1 in a letter to the community. That announcement letter is as follows: "Growing into a man in this great city of Pine Bluff, graduating from the University of... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council passes 2022 city budget; Efforts to remove Section 4 resolution fails

Thursday, January 27 by Staff

By Ray King Efforts to remove a section of a resolution authorizing the mayor or a designated representative to approve payments for invoices from funds appropriated by the city council failed to win approval during a special meeting of the council Thursday. The vote came before... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council discusses raises for non-uniformed employees

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday met to discuss the 2022 city budget and particularly raises for non-uniformed employees. One of the ideas under consideration is to use money received from the Saracen Casino to help pay for those raises. Council member Bruce Lockett however... Read More.

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Jeffrey Neal withdraws from Ward 2 City Council race

Former council candidate owes city $123,000 plus

Glen Brown Jr. announces re-election bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Pine Bluff City Council expected to vote on Parks & Recreation proposal

Council at Star City discusses demolition, construction plans

Star City Schools awarded grants for two new programs

City Council votes to terminate lease agreement between city and Harbor Oaks

Star City Police seize drugs, guns in search warrant operations

Chief Franklin Sr. talks 2022 city budget

John Proctor announced campaign for city council ward 1

Pine Bluff City Council passes 2022 city budget; Efforts to remove Section 4 resolution fails

Pine Bluff City Council discusses raises for non-uniformed employees

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