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Danny Walker enters First Ward City Council race

Monday, January 24 by Staff

“We have everything we need to promote growth and development,”says Danny Walker, lifelong Pine Bluff resident. “I am offering continued strong leadership based on my background in management and having served 13-plus years of active duty in the military.” Walker is seeking to replace First... Read More.

Hadden-Scott to seek 4th term as city attorney

Monday, January 24 by Ray King

Pine Bluff City Attorney Althea E. Hadden-Scott has announced she will run for a 4th term. Mrs. Hadden-Scott presides over an office which prosecutes cases in the Pine Bluff District Court and Jefferson County Circuit Court, Juvenile Division. Her duties include providing legal advice to... Read More.

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Rice Withdraws from City Council race due to redistricting Ward changes

Sunday, January 23 by Staff

Sederick Charles Rice, Ph.D. has withdrawn from the Pine Bluff City Council race due to redistricting changes. Rice explained his decision in the press release shared below: The passage of Ordinance number 6735 (Pine Bluff Ward Redistricting Plan) on December 15, 2021, has led to... Read More.

Pine Bluff Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin discusses failed City Council resolution

Friday, January 21 by Staff

On Tuesday, a resolution urging Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the process of hiring a new police chief was defeated by a 4-4 tie vote by the City Council. The resolution was sponsored by current Council Member and retired Police Chief Ivan Whitfield, and it... Read More.

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Joni Alexander weighs in on City Council’s 4-4 vote on police chief resolution

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

During the meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday, a resolution calling on Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the hiring process for a news police chief failed by a 4-4 vote. The resolution said “public safety is promoted by stability in the Police... Read More.

Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge announces candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge has announced his candidacy for the 3rd Ward of the Pine Bluff City Council: Citizens of the 3rd Ward, I am Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge, a 38-year citizen of the 3rd Ward. I have long participated in civic activities that uplift the community and... Read More.

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Resolution to restart hiring process for Chief of Police fails at Pine Bluff City Council

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution urging Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the hiring process for a permanent chief of police failed to get a majority of favorable votes Monday during the Pine Bluff City Council meeting. Four of the eight council members voted in favor of... Read More.

Lanette R. Frazier announces bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

I am excited to announce my candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council, representing my neighbors in Ward 3. This decision comes after careful consideration, leaving me with a genuine desire to do all that I can for a city I love. I relocated to Pine Bluff,... Read More.

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Council at Star City votes to relocate storm warning activation system

Tuesday, January 18 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City voted last week to relocate the activation system for the storm warning sirens from the former Lincoln County jail to the Star City Police Department. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the system requires a designated phone number to... Read More.

Jeffrey Neal candidate for Ward 2 council seat

Thursday, January 13 by Lori Basiewicz

Jeffrey Neal, a secondary assistant principal in the Pine Bluff School District and the owner of a real estate company, has announced he is a candidate for a seat on the Pine Bluff City Council. He will seek the 2nd Ward seat currently held... Read More.

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Concession stand update presented to Sheridan City Council

Wednesday, January 12 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council in its first meeting of the year heard an update on concession stand renovations at the city’s ballpark. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the top of the current facility will be renovated, and the downstairs restrooms will be remodeled and... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council continues work on 2022 city budget

Tuesday, January 11 by Staff

By Ray King As the Pine Bluff City Council continues to work on the 2022 city budget, members got together with the city’s financial consultants Tuesday afternoon for a discussion on a variety of topics. George Stepps and William Moss were hired after the city sent... Read More.

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Danny Walker enters First Ward City Council race

Hadden-Scott to seek 4th term as city attorney

Rice Withdraws from City Council race due to redistricting Ward changes

Pine Bluff Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin discusses failed City Council resolution

Joni Alexander weighs in on City Council’s 4-4 vote on police chief resolution

Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge announces candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council

Resolution to restart hiring process for Chief of Police fails at Pine Bluff City Council

Lanette R. Frazier announces bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Council at Star City votes to relocate storm warning activation system

Jeffrey Neal candidate for Ward 2 council seat

Concession stand update presented to Sheridan City Council

Pine Bluff City Council continues work on 2022 city budget

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