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Star City council talks about residential stock law

Thursday, October 15 by Ray King

The City Council of Star City recently discussed a residential stock law which would ban certain types of animals in the city limits. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, members of the council recommended that hogs, including pot bellied pigs, goats and sheep be prohibited... Read More.

The City of Pine Bluff and Quapaw Nation partner up to open new fire station

Wednesday, October 7 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff and the Quapaw Nation teamed up for the ribbon cutting for the official opening of a new fire station located at 3609 Market Street on the property of the Saracen Casino Resort Wednesday morning. The new station will replace the... Read More.

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City and County officials give thoughts on the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

By Ray King City and county officials are grieving Tuesday after Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins was shot to death while conducting an investigation at the Econo Lodge on Blake Street Monday. A 19-year-old man, KeShone Quanterious Smith, who was wanted for a murder... Read More.

Police shooting major topic at Pine Bluff city council meeting

Monday, October 5 by Greg

By Ray King The shooting death of Pine Bluff Police Officer Kevin Collins Monday was a major topic during the Pine Bluff City Council’s meeting Monday at the Convention Center. Collins and two other detectives, Lt. Ralph Issac and Detective Kelsey Collins were at the Econo... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves street toppers in honor of late Pastor

Monday, September 21 by Staff

By Ray King During a brief meeting Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a resolution to put street toppers on signs on Ohio Street to honor the late Rev. Lorenzo R. Jones III, the long-time pastor of New St. Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church... Read More.

Woods says sheriff’s department to be part of city cleanup

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Thursday that his department will be joining the city-wide cleanup planned for Saturday. In a press release, Woods was quoted as saying: As we continue getting better every day as a county, I want to discuss a growing... Read More.

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Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell discusses start of the 2020-21 school year

Thursday, September 17 by Staff

By Ray King While schools in Pine Bluff have a majority of their students taking classes virtually, the Star City School District has most of its students in class on campus. Star City School District Superintendent Jordan Frizzell appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council candidates offer thoughts on Thursday homicides

Friday, September 4 by Staff

By Ray King Former Pine Bluff City Council members Glen Brown Sr., and Bill Brumett are both trying to return to the council in the November General Election. The two each previously represented Ward 3 before losing, Brown Sr., to Donald Hatchett in 2016 and... Read More.

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5 members of PB City Council call special meeting to override Mayor Washington and reinstate PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant

Friday, August 28 by Greg

Pine Bluff City Hall and other departments to close early

Thursday, August 27 by Staff

Pine Bluff City Hall and all Pine Bluff City Departments have decided to close at 12:00 p.m. Thursday due to forecasted severe weather in the area for Thursday afternoon. Additionally, all city public transportation will close at 2:00 p.m. All Deltaplex area schools have either closed... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council candidates agree work needs to be done to stop rising homicide and crime rates

Wednesday, August 26 by Staff

By Ray King Two former members of the Pine Bluff City Council who both want their jobs back both agree that something needs to be done to stem the tide of a rising homicide rate and incidents of random shootings like the one early Sunday... Read More.

ACO says past due court fines and fees have “a disproportionate economic impact on black households in our city”

Friday, August 21 by Staff

By Ray King As the Pine Bluff City Council considers the idea of hiring a private agency to collect past due court fines and fees, one group has come out against the idea. Representatives of ACO (Arkansas Community Organizations) send a letter to Mayor Shirley Washington... Read More.

Stories tagged with: city

Star City council talks about residential stock law

The City of Pine Bluff and Quapaw Nation partner up to open new fire station

City and County officials give thoughts on the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

Police shooting major topic at Pine Bluff city council meeting

Pine Bluff City Council approves street toppers in honor of late Pastor

Woods says sheriff’s department to be part of city cleanup

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell discusses start of the 2020-21 school year

Pine Bluff City Council candidates offer thoughts on Thursday homicides

5 members of PB City Council call special meeting to override Mayor Washington and reinstate PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant

Pine Bluff City Hall and other departments to close early

Pine Bluff City Council candidates agree work needs to be done to stop rising homicide and crime rates

ACO says past due court fines and fees have “a disproportionate economic impact on black households in our city”

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