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Solid waste rate hike approved by Monticello City Council

Friday, July 28 by Ray King

The Monticello City Council approved a rate hike that will keep the Solid Waste Department in the black. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the rate increase means that the cost for trash carts will go to $18 per month while large dumpsters will cost... Read More.

Lockett to seek 3rd term on city council

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

4th Ward Council Member Bruce Lockett (D) announced Wednesday his plans to seek a third term on the Pine Bluff City Council in the 2024 March Democratic Primary. Ward 4 encompasses the University Park Neighborhood, the Lake Saracen area, the Dollarway area, and a... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue

Tuesday, July 18 by Staff

On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council approved by a 6-2 vote a resolution to install sanitary sewer lines on the north side of Pine Bluff. The Pine Bluff Public Works Dept. will be undertaking the University Drive Sewer Project to provide sanitary sewer... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue, Ordinances on 5/8 Of 1 Percent and 3/8 Of 1 Percent Sales and Use Tax Placed on Calendar

Monday, July 17 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council met on Monday for its monthly meeting. Ordinances for the 5/8 of One Percent (0.625%) Sales and Use Tax and also the 3/8 of One Percent (0.375%) were placed on the calendar, as well as a special election on... Read More.

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PB Police Chief Richardson explained the changes to the rank structure approved by Pine Bluff City Council

Monday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council approved an ordinance that changed the rank structure of the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police Chief Denise Richardson asked for the changes to be made, which included eliminating two deputy chief’s positions, and adding three... Read More.

Council committee calls for another vote on Go Forward and Public Safety sales tax

Wednesday, July 12 by Ray King

A second attempt to extend the five-eights cent sales tax approved by voters in 2017, the so-called Go Forward Pine Bluff tax will be voted on in November. During a special called meeting of the City Council’s Ways and Means Committee Wednesday morning, Council members... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves revising rank structure of PBPD

Wednesday, July 5 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance revising the rank structure of the Pine Bluff Police Department. Among other things, the ordinance provides for one assistant chief of police who is appointed and serves at discretion of... Read More.

McGehee Council approves FUN park application

Friday, June 30 by Ray King

The McGehee City Council last week approved a request allowing Mayor Jeff Owyoung to apply for a grant for a FUN Park grant from the state. McGehee is asking for almost $100,000 for the grant to improve the McGehee Park complex, including adding a 40... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council votes to allow officers to take home cars in county; Approves grant funding

Tuesday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its monthly meeting Tuesday, with all council members present in person and via Zoom they approved several items on their agenda up for its first read and one of which was declared an emergency and fully passed. Mayor... Read More.

Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr. announces intent to run for fourth term

Monday, June 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

First Ward City Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr. announced Monday he will be a candidate for reelection next year. Holcomb appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Morning show host Greg Horne then asked Holcomb why he made the decision to seek a fourth term. Holcomb also... Read More.

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Only 3 council members show up to special called board meeting considering flood mitigation efforts

Friday, June 9 by Staff

By Ray King A special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council to consider a resolution accepting $32 million for flood mitigation efforts that had been scheduled for Thursday night was adjourned when only three of the eight council members showed up for the... Read More.

Ward 2 council member, Steven Shaner, announces he will be a candidate in May 2024 primary.

Tuesday, June 6 by Alex Bivens

Ward 2 City Council member Steven Shaner, who will complete his first term in 2024 said Tuesday he will be a candidate for reelection in the May 2024 primary. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Shaner was asked why and responded this way. Shaner... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Solid waste rate hike approved by Monticello City Council

Lockett to seek 3rd term on city council

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Resolution to Install Sewer Lines Along N. University Avenue, Ordinances on 5/8 Of 1 Percent and 3/8 Of 1 Percent Sales and Use Tax Placed on Calendar

PB Police Chief Richardson explained the changes to the rank structure approved by Pine Bluff City Council

Council committee calls for another vote on Go Forward and Public Safety sales tax

Pine Bluff City Council approves revising rank structure of PBPD

McGehee Council approves FUN park application

Pine Bluff City Council votes to allow officers to take home cars in county; Approves grant funding

Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr. announces intent to run for fourth term

Only 3 council members show up to special called board meeting considering flood mitigation efforts

Ward 2 council member, Steven Shaner, announces he will be a candidate in May 2024 primary.

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