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Former Council member Joni Alexander-Robinson explains why she is the right candidate for Mayor

Friday, February 16 by Alex Bivens

The Oldies 1013 Morning Show continued its efforts to spotlight the candidates running for Mayor of Pine Bluff Thursday when former City Council member Joni Alexander Robinson appeared to talk with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins. Before deciding not to seek a second term on... Read More.

The candidates for the First Ward City Council seat discussed how they could help improve education

Tuesday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

While the Pine Bluff City Council does not directly get involved in the education system, its members do have an idea of what they would like to see happen or get done to improve the conditions. During the Deltaplex Radio candidate forum, First Ward... Read More.

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PB City Council votes to take private property from land owners downtown for Delta Rhythm and Blues

Monday, February 5 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 5 to 3, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution allowing the city to use eminent domain to obtain property downtown that will be a part of the Delta Rhythm and Blues Cultural District. Economic and... Read More.

City Council Fourth Ward candidates on why they are the best person for the job

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

Incumbent Fourth Ward Pine Bluff City Council member Bruce Lockett is seeking his third term and said during a candidate forum broadcast last week on the Deltaplex Radio Network, that his experience makes him the best candidate for the job. His opponent Mar’Tavius Proctor cites... Read More.

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PB City Council meets in new chambers

Tuesday, January 2 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council made history Tuesday night as its first meeting of 2024 was held in the newly refurbished council chambers located in the basement of the former Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Main Library, now called the Kevin Collins Police Training... Read More.

Monticello City Council hears report on sidewalk projects

Friday, December 22 by Ray King

At its final meeting of the year, the Monticello City Council heard an update on two sidewalk projects that go back to 2019 and 2020. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, one of the projects would extend sidewalks from U.S. Highway 278 to Old Warren... Read More.

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Final 2023 PB City Council meeting only had 3 items on agenda

Monday, December 18 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council wrapped up 2023 with a three-item agenda Monday night which they completed in less than 25 minutes. Those items included a resolution declaring certain houses, buildings, and or structures as nuisances and ordering their abatement and a resolution... Read More.

Sheridan City Council hears report on pickleball courts, new police cars

Friday, December 15 by Ray King

During its final meeting of the year, the Sheridan City Council was told that the new pickleball courts at the Sports and Leisure Complex have been completed and are now open. The Sheridan Headlight newspaper reported that Parks and Recreation Supervisor Joel Stanton the three... Read More.

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Fourth Ward City Council member Steven Mays tells why he is running for Mayor

Friday, December 1 by Alex Bivens

Fourth Ward City Council member and candidate for Mayor Steven Mays was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday as Deltaplex News continued its series of interviews with candidates for the job currently held by Mayor Shirley Washington. Before answering the question about... Read More.

Joni Alexander Robinson, former PB City Council member discusses her opposition to a “forever tax”

Friday, December 1 by Alex Bivens

An attempt to extend the five-eights cent sales tax commonly called the Go Forward tax for another seven years has failed twice in the past few months. At the same time, voters also turned down an additional three-eights cent permanent tax that would be used... Read More.

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PB City Council Address Several Agenda Items, Approves 2 Ordinances

Monday, November 20 by Staff

On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council met for their monthly meeting to address a host of action agenda items. Mayor Washington wasn't in attendance and Alderman Lloyd Holcomb Jr. chaired the meeting in her absence. An ordinance to close a portion of Texas... Read More.

Former Council member Trafford to seek Justice of the Peace

Wednesday, November 8 by Greg

Statement from Win Trafford to Deltaplex News: I’m humbled to announce my intention to run and file for Quorum Court Justice of the Peace Position 4. I have not taken this decision lightly, and I assure you it is just the beginning of something larger. Our... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Former Council member Joni Alexander-Robinson explains why she is the right candidate for Mayor

The candidates for the First Ward City Council seat discussed how they could help improve education

PB City Council votes to take private property from land owners downtown for Delta Rhythm and Blues

City Council Fourth Ward candidates on why they are the best person for the job

PB City Council meets in new chambers

Monticello City Council hears report on sidewalk projects

Final 2023 PB City Council meeting only had 3 items on agenda

Sheridan City Council hears report on pickleball courts, new police cars

Fourth Ward City Council member Steven Mays tells why he is running for Mayor

Joni Alexander Robinson, former PB City Council member discusses her opposition to a “forever tax”

PB City Council Address Several Agenda Items, Approves 2 Ordinances

Former Council member Trafford to seek Justice of the Peace

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