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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.

SEARK President discusses possible partnership with city; Fall enrollment

Wednesday, July 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

After gaining a partnership with Jefferson County, Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) President, Steven Bloomberg spoke with Deltaplex about presenting that same partnership with the city of Pine Bluff. Bloomberg mentioned that he has presented the idea amongst a few members of the city council... Read More.

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City Council adopts resolution to enact Title VI Program for transit authority

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council met at the convention center Tuesday evening, July 6, and discussed two ordinances and one resolution on their agenda. The meeting featured Mayor Shirley Washington, Council members Ivan Whitfield, Joni Alexander, Bruce Lockett, Llyod Holcomb, Glenn Brown Sr., Glenn... Read More.

Road repair discussed at Star City School Board meeting

Friday, July 2 by Ray King

Star City School Superintendent Jordan Frizzell told a meeting of the school board Wednesday that they should begin thinking about repairing or replacing the road that runs between the middle school campus and the field house. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Frizzell said that... Read More.

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Monticello city council names committee to look at protest ordinance

Thursday, June 24 by Ray King

The Monticello City Council has named a committee to examine a proposed ordinance dealing with large public gatherings. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, two members of the council will join Mayor Paige Chase, Police Chief Jason Akers, City Attorney Whit Barton, and five members... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves speed humps in neighborhoods

Monday, June 21 by Greg

By Ray King A speed hump may be coming soon to a neighborhood near you as a result of a vote of the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. With no dissent, the council approved an ordinance that sets out the guidelines for using speed humps... Read More.

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Council at Star City adopts livestock ordinance

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

The Star City Council on Monday approved an ordinance dealing with keeping livestock in the city limits. The ordinance, which carried an emergency clause, became effective immediately and among other things, sets out space requirements of a minimum of 10 acres for keeping cattle,... Read More.

In honor of Juneteenth City Hall and City Departments closed Friday

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mayor's office late Thursday announced that in honor of the Juneteenth holiday, the Pine Bluff City Hall and City Departments will be closed on Friday, June 18. Juneteenth commemorates the day that Major General Gordon Granger announced the liberation of the nation’s last remaining... Read More.

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Pine Bluff city council adopts amendment to fire department policies and procedures

Monday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff City Council met for their first meeting in June Monday and discussed four resolutions and three ordinances. One of the ordinances to be approved was an amendment to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Fire and Emergency Services... Read More.

Public’s Works Committee seeking solution for City Hall’s failed air condition

Friday, June 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A failed air conditioning system at the Pine Bluff City Hall resulted in a special called meeting of the City Council’s Public Works Committee Wednesday morning to seek a solution. Councilmember Ivan Whitfield, the chairman of the committee called the meeting which was... Read More.

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Director of Street Department responds to street concerns from City Council

Thursday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Wednesday, Pine Bluff Street Department Director Rick Rhoden responded to comments from members of the Pine Bluff City Council that he has no plan for working on city streets by providing a copy of the plan to Deltaplex News. Rhoden was asked... Read More.

Taxes on casino provides funds for state, county and city

Friday, May 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Saracen Casino received a license to operate two years ago, and while the annex drew customers, starting in September, 2019, it featured only 300 machines and no table games. With the opening of the main casino in November 2020, the number of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: city

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

SEARK President discusses possible partnership with city; Fall enrollment

City Council adopts resolution to enact Title VI Program for transit authority

Road repair discussed at Star City School Board meeting

Monticello city council names committee to look at protest ordinance

Pine Bluff City Council approves speed humps in neighborhoods

Council at Star City adopts livestock ordinance

In honor of Juneteenth City Hall and City Departments closed Friday

Pine Bluff city council adopts amendment to fire department policies and procedures

Public’s Works Committee seeking solution for City Hall’s failed air condition

Director of Street Department responds to street concerns from City Council

Taxes on casino provides funds for state, county and city

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