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City Council approves PB Downtown Development Collaborative Group

Monday, August 16 by Greg

By Ray King An amended version of a resolution to create the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group was approved during a lengthy meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council at the Convention Center. The vote was 6-1 to adopt the resolution with Council Member Glen... Read More.

Star City receives over $200K in federal rescue funds money

Friday, August 13 by Ray King

Just over $209,000 has been received by Star City from the American Rescue Fund, according to a report in the Lincoln Ledger newspaper. Star City Mayor Paul Carter told the City Council during their meeting Aug. 9 that the funds, which is half of what... Read More.

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Surgeon General talks to Star City Area Chamber about expedition medicine; Vaccine importance

Wednesday, August 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Star City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an informational event Wednesday, August 11, with Dr. Greg Bledsoe, the current surgeon general of the Arkansas Health Department and health advisor to Governor Asa Hutchinson. The event was put in place by Reid Robertson who is... Read More.

Administration committee passes legislation recommendation to city council

Tuesday, August 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council’s Administration Committee on Tuesday recommended that legislation increasing the pay for a senior mechanic with the City’s Transit Department be approved by the full council when it meets next Monday. Meeting on Zoom, Transit Director Cassandra Shaw explained... Read More.

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Temporary displacement of Star City Middle School students planned

Friday, August 6 by Ray King

Delays in the installation of new air conditioning units at the Star City Middle School will cause a temporary displacement of some students, according to Superintendent Jordan Frizzell. The delays are attributed to COVID pandemic. Frizzell said the air conditioning manufacturer had guaranteed delivery before... Read More.

Sheridan City Council votes to rezone Industrial Park property

Tuesday, August 3 by Staff

By: Luke Matheson The Sheridan City Council voted unanimously to rezone a 66.77-acre parcel of property in the Industrial Park property located northwest of Walker Drive from Industrial to R-2 (Residential) Tuesday night at the Sheridan Community Center. Sheridan Mayor Joe Wise, Jr. spoke with DeltaplexNews.com... Read More.

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Resolution on wall at street department pulled by city council

Monday, August 2 by Ray King

By Ray King A resolution calling for the removal of a wall that had been constructed inside the Pine Bluff Street Department offices was pulled by its sponsor before it could be considered by the City Council Monday night. Council Member Ivan Whitfield had sponsored the... Read More.

City plans incentives for COVID vaccinations

Monday, July 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The City of Pine Bluff is doing its part to try and increase the number of people who have received COVID-19 vaccination by offering gift cards from Walmart. At a meeting of the City Council’s Public Health and Welfare Committee Monday, Mayor Shirley... Read More.

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The city of Altheimer is currently under a boil order

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Altheimer Mayor Zola Hudson confirmed that the city is currently under a boil order after a water line burst which has also caused sewers to back up. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson sent extra help from the county's road department and 8... Read More.

Star City joint solar project online

Friday, July 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to SEARK Today, Star City School District and Yorktown Water Association held a joint ceremony on Thursday, July 15 to dedicate each of their new solar projects in collaboration with Arkansas’ Today’s Power, Inc. The article described the two solar projects that equal 1.5... Read More.

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City Council to honor retired Police Chief Sergeant

Friday, July 16 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday will consider a resolution honoring retired Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant for his service to the city. According to the resolution, prior to joining the department, Sergeant served as Special Deputy with the Federal Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

Council at Star City hears updates on federal money, fiber-optic project

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City, during their meeting Monday, approved opening a bank account for the approximately $350,000 the city received from the American Rescue Funds Act. Mayor Paul Carter told the council the money can be used for city projects including repairs to... Read More.

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Star City receives over $200K in federal rescue funds money

Surgeon General talks to Star City Area Chamber about expedition medicine; Vaccine importance

Administration committee passes legislation recommendation to city council

Temporary displacement of Star City Middle School students planned

Sheridan City Council votes to rezone Industrial Park property

Resolution on wall at street department pulled by city council

City plans incentives for COVID vaccinations

The city of Altheimer is currently under a boil order

Star City joint solar project online

City Council to honor retired Police Chief Sergeant

Council at Star City hears updates on federal money, fiber-optic project

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