Year-end bonuses approved by Star City Council

The City Council at Star City approved year-end bonuses for city employees and members of the volunteer fire department during their meeting Monday. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the council approved $500 bonuses for full-time city employees and $250 for part-time employees. Volunteer firefighters... Read More.
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Pine Bluff A&P appointments tabled at city council meeting

By Ray King Two appointments to the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotions Committee that were on the agenda for the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night were tabled, sparking a spirited discussion about the entire system of city boards and commissions, and appointments to those... Read More.
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Star City school board approves bonuses for employees

The Star City School Board at its meeting Monday approved a $1,000 bonus for certified/classified employees. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Superintendent Jordan Frizzell reported that the district has had a good year financially. The board also approved a state legislative report recommending a... Read More.
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Monticello City Council votes on pay for water operator

A divided Monticello City Council voted Tuesday to pay a Level 4 water operator $72,000 annually. According to the Advanced Monticellonian newspaper, four members of the council voted for the resolution while two others voted no, and the seventh member abstained. The vote came during... Read More.

PB City Council considers ordinances in Monday evening meeting

By Ray King Proposed ordinances dealing with increasing the fees the City of Pine Bluff Inspection and Zoning Department charges for the services they provide were read for the first time Monday during the regular meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council. All of the ordinances... Read More.
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PB City Council tables appointments

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday tabled resolutions appointing one member to the Urban Renewal Board and reappointing five members to the Pine Bluff Planning Commission because an existing city ordinance was not followed. After the meeting, Assistant City Attorney Joe Childers... Read More.