New City Council member appointed in Sheridan
The Sheridan City Council has a new member.
Rick Walker has this report.
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Fire Chief Howell talks recent house fire at council members home
Fourth Ward Pine Bluff City Councilman Steven Mays was the victim of a recent fire at his home and on Friday, Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was asked about it when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show.
Since Howell indicated that... Read More.
Sheridan Mayor seeking applicants for vacant council position
Sheridan Major Cain Nattin is looking for applicants to fill a vacant position on the City Council.
David Damron, who is the council member for the city’s Second Ward has resigned because he is moving out of the ward.
According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Damron... Read More.
Council committee recommends approval of sales tax proposals
A special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Ways and Means Committee Wednesday paved the way for the full council to consider extending the 5/8th cent sales tax for another seven years, adding a 3/8th cent tax for public safety which will be permanent... Read More.
Council approves budget adjustments and sign-on bonuses for public safety
The Pine Bluff City Council held its monthly meeting of February Tuesday, featuring all council members except Steven Mays Sr. During the meeting the council approved items on the agenda involving a budget adjustment, two ordinances, and four resolutions.
During the committee reports, proposed ordinances... Read More.
Ward One Council Member addresses grocery store concerns
Ward One recently lost its main grocery store, Super One Foods which recently closed at the end of 2022, and the community in that area now has to commute to other parts of the city for their groceries.
Ward One Council Member LaTisha Brunson joined... Read More.
Council, Black lead Razorbacks past Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Ricky Council IV scored 20 points, Anthony Black had 19 and Arkansas used a blazing second half to pull away and beat Kentucky 88-73 on Tuesday night, giving coach Eric Musselman his 200th collegiate victory.
Black added five assists and five... Read More.
Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department
By Ray King
With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department.
Council member Bruce Lockett, chairman of the Council’s Development and Planning Committee was asked why the position is... Read More.
Davis, Council push Hogs past Aggies
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Davonte Davis and Ricky Council IV scored 19 points apiece and Arkansas never trailed in an 81-70 victory over Texas A&M on Tuesday night.
Davis sank 4 of 8 shots from 3-point range for the Razorbacks (15-7, 4-5 Southeastern Conference). Council... Read More.
Pine Bluff City Council approves funds for opportunity house and appointments to ASC Board of Trustees
The Pine Bluff City Council held its second meeting of January, Tuesday approving a resolution appropriating funds for the renovation of the opportunity house, appointing, and reappointing board members to the Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas.
During the committee reports, Ways and Means... Read More.
Arts and Science Center board appointments on Council agenda
By Ray King
Six appointments or reappointments are on the agenda when the Pine Bluff City Council meets for its second meeting of January Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
The meeting was moved to Tuesday because of the Dr. Martin Luther... Read More.
New council member Brunson talks about first meeting
New Pine Bluff City Council member LaTisha Brunson. Who was sworn in during Tuesday’s first meeting of 2023 was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday.
Brunson was elected to replace Ward 1 Council member Joni Alexander who did not seek reelection, and... Read More.
