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PB City Council approves city street equipment

Monday, July 15 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council voted to take care of some equipment needs for the Street Department during their second meeting of the month Monday night. With no dissent, the council voted to approve a lease agreement to finance the purchase of two... Read More.

Council finally accepts $2 million for naming rights at 6th and Main

Monday, July 1 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 5-3, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution giving Simmons Bank or the Simmons Foundation the right to place an ATM machine or other device on the property at 6th and Main and naming rights... Read More.

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The Pine Bluff City Council approved the creation of the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce

Tuesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday took the first step in utilizing public and private facilities as event centers. By a vote of 7-1, the council approved a resolution creating the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce to “propose and review policies... Read More.

City Council approves temporary signage, tables $2 Million naming rights deal

Monday, June 17 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution allowing the Economic and Community Development Department to buy and place temporary signage in the Delta Rhythm and Bayou’s Cultural District. According to the resolution, the signage will be in... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Member Lanette Frazier spoke with Greg on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show about the status of the park improvements

Thursday, May 30 by Alex Bivens

As work is continuing on the Third Ward Park, Pine Bluff City Council Member Lanette Frazier is continuing to raise money for improvements. Frazier appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and was asked about the status of the park. She said the check presentation will... Read More.

First Ward PB City Council Member LaTisha Brunson discusses her involvement with Restore Hope

Wednesday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

First Ward Pine Bluff City Council member LaTisha Brunson has joined a non-profit organization whose goal is to improve the lives of residents. The organization is called Restore Hope, which is partnering with Southeast Arkansas College. Appearing on Talk Back Live, Brunson talked about why she... Read More.

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First Ward Pine Bluff City Council Member LaTisha Brunson gives update on grocery store effort

Tuesday, May 28 by Alex Bivens

Since she took office a year-and-a-half-ago, First Ward Pine Bluff City Council Member LaTisha Brunson has been the driving force behind an effort to get a grocery store on the east side of the city. The only grocery store that was there, Super One Foods... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council to sign contract with consulting firm to find new commercial businesses

Tuesday, May 21 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council Monday adopted a resolution allowing Mayor Shirley Washington to sign a contract with a consulting firm whose job will be to find new commercial businesses, including restaurants, for the city. Retail Strategies LLC, an Alabama... Read More.

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Council member Frazier joins MLK Commission on anti-bullying campaign

Friday, May 3 by Ray King

City Council Member Lanette R. Frazier of Ward 3 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas proudly announces her partnership with the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission to escort the Pine Bluff Anti-Bullying Campaign to the nation's capital. This collaborative effort aims to address the pressing issue... Read More.

The Pine Bluff City Council is considering accepting a $2 million grant to complete the 6th and Main project

Wednesday, May 1 by Alex Bivens

When they meet Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council will consider a resolution accepting a $2 million grant from Simmons Bank and the Simmons Foundation to be used to complete the Urban Renewal Agency’s Community Project at 6th Avenue and Main Street. In return, the... Read More.

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Former council member Jack Foster dies at 79

Friday, April 19 by Ray King

A former member of the Pine Bluff City Council who was later convicted of attempted extortion died Thursday. Jack Foster was 79. Foster served on the council from 2001 to 2005 and in 2005 was indicted by a federal grand jury for attempted extortion under color... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves purchase of golf carts

Tuesday, April 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor Shirley Washington to sign a lease purchase agreement for 60 golf carts for the Harbor Oaks Golf Course. The new golf carts will come from Clear Creek Golf... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

PB City Council approves city street equipment

Council finally accepts $2 million for naming rights at 6th and Main

The Pine Bluff City Council approved the creation of the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce

City Council approves temporary signage, tables $2 Million naming rights deal

Pine Bluff City Council Member Lanette Frazier spoke with Greg on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show about the status of the park improvements

First Ward PB City Council Member LaTisha Brunson discusses her involvement with Restore Hope

First Ward Pine Bluff City Council Member LaTisha Brunson gives update on grocery store effort

Pine Bluff City Council to sign contract with consulting firm to find new commercial businesses

Council member Frazier joins MLK Commission on anti-bullying campaign

The Pine Bluff City Council is considering accepting a $2 million grant to complete the 6th and Main project

Former council member Jack Foster dies at 79

Pine Bluff City Council approves purchase of golf carts

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