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Alexander joins Deltaplex to talk details on the latest council meeting

Wednesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

Legislation sponsored by Pine Bluff City Council member Glen Brown Sr., to rename Hazel Street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was pulled from the agenda of the City Council Tuesday because proper procedures for renaming a street had not been followed. Appearing... Read More.

Council approved several ordinances and resolutions

Tuesday, September 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff city council met for their monthly meeting to discuss several ordinances and resolutions with seven members present and the absence of Mayor Shirley Washington. Four of the ordinances featured included the amendment of a code respecting the gross receipts tax on hotels and... Read More.

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Renaming Hazel Street on Council agenda Tuesday

Monday, September 5 by Ray King

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Council Member Glen Brown Sr., will try again to ger the council to approves changing the name of Hazel Street. The meeting was moved to Tuesday because of the Labor Day Holiday. Brown’s... Read More.

McGehee City Council approves stipend for police

Monday, August 29 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the McGehee City Council approved a resolution which will pay McGehee Police officers a $5,000 stipend. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News, the State Legislature earlier this year appropriated $10 million statewide for cities to distribute to officers. The newspaper reported that... Read More.

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Sheridan City Council increases fine for firearms discharge

Tuesday, August 16 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council voted to increase the fine for discharging a firearm inside the city limits. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, City Attorney Ed Koon said the current ordinance has exceptions for law enforcement officers and those using... Read More.

City Council addresses several ordinances and resolutions in last meeting of August

Monday, August 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its last meeting of the month addressing several items on its agenda two ordinances and five resolutions. All eight of the council were present with Mayor Shirley Washington who introduced public comments to begin the meeting. One of those public... Read More.

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Hiring plan for experienced police officers on council agenda

Friday, August 12 by Ray King

By Ray King All eight members of the Pine Bluff City Council are cosponsoring a proposed ordinance permitting police officers with prior experience to transfer to the Pine Bluff Police Department and receive extra compensation. The [proposed ordinance will be discussed when the council meets Monday... Read More.

Council approves several budget adjustments and updates city codes

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the new month begins, Pine Bluffs City Council met for its first meeting of the month to address several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Seven proposed ordinances focused on adopting updated codes to the state standard. Before the council addressed those proposed ordinances, all council... Read More.

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City council meets to discuss several ordinances and resolutions

Monday, July 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Pine Bluff City Council held its second monthly meeting on Monday to discuss several ordinances updating city codes to the state standard. All of the council members were present at the meeting except Steven Shaner. During committee reports, the chair of public... Read More.

Council to vote on names change for street to casino

Thursday, July 7 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff City Council is expected to vote soon on legislation changing the name of a section of Highway 63 to Saracen Resort Drive. During a meeting of the council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee Tuesday, Larry Reynolds, who is the regional planner said the... Read More.

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Resolution to rename Hazel Street pulled from Council agenda

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution to change the name of Hazel Street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was pulled just before the start of the Pine Bluff City Council meeting Tuesday night. The council was meeting Tuesday because of the July 4 holiday... Read More.

Council member Joni Alexander talks recent armed robbery at her home

Friday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff City Council member Joni Alexander was robbed at gunpoint a week ago and on Friday, talked about the incident on the Oldies 1013 morning show. She said everything bad that has happened to her has happened when she was at home and was... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Alexander joins Deltaplex to talk details on the latest council meeting

Council approved several ordinances and resolutions

Renaming Hazel Street on Council agenda Tuesday

McGehee City Council approves stipend for police

Sheridan City Council increases fine for firearms discharge

City Council addresses several ordinances and resolutions in last meeting of August

Hiring plan for experienced police officers on council agenda

Council approves several budget adjustments and updates city codes

City council meets to discuss several ordinances and resolutions

Council to vote on names change for street to casino

Resolution to rename Hazel Street pulled from Council agenda

Council member Joni Alexander talks recent armed robbery at her home

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