Jefferson County Election Commission calls Tuesday meeting

The Jefferson County Election Commission has called a special meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Election Center at 123 S. Main  St. According to a press release from Commission Secretary Stu Soffer, the public is discouraged from attending the meeting and social distancing will... Read More.
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Public safety commission addresses COVID-19 concerns

BY: RAY KING Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Wednesday that firefighters are modifying some of the events they respond to as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Speaking during a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Howell said... Read More.
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Jefferson County Election Commissioner resigns from County Election Commission

Jefferson County Election Commissioner Ted Davis has resigned from the Jefferson County Election Commission, citing "corruption, racism, hostility, and blatantly self-serving agendas” as his reasoning. Additionally, Davis stated that the environment within the commission is "toxic, dangerously threatening, and intimidating." Davis’ resignation comes as the commission... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Commission Promotes Two State Troopers

Two Arkansas State Troopers were promoted to the rank of sergeant Wednesday during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Arkansas State Police Commission. The recommendations for promotion were approved by the commissioners after considering the recommendations from Colonel Bill Bryant, state police director. The Arkansas State... Read More.
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Pine Bluff A&P Commission votes to support Plaza Hotel purchase

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission accepted a resolution Wednesday afternoon to assist the City of Pine Bluff in their purchase of the Plaza Hotel, located at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Following approximately 45 minutes of debate a 5-1 vote was cast by... Read More.
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County Judge Rails Against Election Commission

What started out as a routine ordinance Monday night requesting that the Jefferson County Quorum Court appropriate $35,000 to help cover the cost of elections resulted in County Judge Booker Clemons venting his frustration with the County Board of Election Commissioners. Describing the act as... Read More.