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Council committees host free dump and disposal day

Friday, April 29 by Ray King

Two committees of the Pine Bluff City Council have worked together to sponsor a “free dump and disposal day” so that residents can get rid of unwanted furniture, appliances, carpet and other. The Public Health and Welfare Committee, with Council Member Steven Shaner as Chairman,... Read More.

Alexander talks new resolution passed by council

Tuesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution that will use money from the American Rescue Plan to cover salaries and deductions for police and fire department personnel, freeing up money that had been budgeted in the 2022 overall budget for that... Read More.

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Council approves several resolutions in relation to grant funds

Tuesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Changes to the American Rescue Plan enacted by Congress to help stimulate the economy because of COVID-19 will allow the City of Pine Bluff to decrease expenditures for public safety by $10 million and use the grant fund for police and fire... Read More.

Sheridan City Council approves money for fire helmets

Thursday, April 14 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council voted recently to buy new helmets for the Fire Department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Fire Chief Ben Hammond, has told the Mayor he is in the process of finalizing the purchase of the new helmets and the council approved... Read More.

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Mayor announces choices in council races

Wednesday, April 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Tuesday discussed the races for four positions on the Pine Bluff City Council when she appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show. Current Council Member Ivan Whitfield is seeking a second term in Ward 3 and is opposed by... Read More.

VIDEO: Deltaplex News Pine Bluff City Council Debates

Friday, April 8 by Staff

Deltaplex News and the Youth Engagement Services (YES) hosted a debate for candidates running for Pine Bluff City Council Thursday morning inside of the L.A. Davis Student Union on the campus of UAPB. Debates were held between the following candidates: WARD ONE: LaTisha Brunson, David Knott,... Read More.

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City Council approves partnership with Boys & Girls club

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King After several months of talking about it, the partnership between the City of Pine Bluff and the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County is now a reality. By a vote of 8-0 Monday night, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing Mayor... Read More.

Council member Joni Alexander gives thoughts on Tuesday night’s Pine Bluff School District meeting

Wednesday, March 30 by Staff

Pine Bluff City Council member Joni Alexander joined the Oldies 101.3 morning show to discuss the Tuesday night meeting at Pine Bluff High School where Superintendent Barbara Warren shared information on facility plans. Only two city council members showed up to the event. Alexander... Read More.

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Legislation for Harbor Oaks Golf Course and Parks & Recreation pulled from Pine Bluff City Council

Monday, March 21 by Staff

By Ray King Legislation authorizing the hiring of two people for the Harbor Oaks Golf Course and money to pay for expenses were pulled during a meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. With Council Member Lloyd Holcomb Jr., running the meeting in the... Read More.

Council at Star City approves grant application

Friday, March 18 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City voted Monday to permit Mayor Paul Carter to apply for a grant to build the Food Pantry and to ask for help from the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District with the application and administering the money once it... Read More.

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Dean talks candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council Ward 4

Friday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Fourth Ward Councilmember Steven Mays is the longest-serving member of the Pine Bluff City Council but a newcomer to politics wants to take his position. Cassandra Dean, a graduate of Watson Chapel High School and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and a downtown... Read More.

Lanette R. Frazier discusses reasons for running for Pine Bluff City Council Third Ward seat

Thursday, March 10 by Staff

One of the two candidates seeking to unseat Third Ward Pine Bluff City Council Member Ivan Whitfield was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday to talk about herself and her platform. Lanette R. Frazier is a minister in the African-Methodist-Episcopal Church and... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Council committees host free dump and disposal day

Alexander talks new resolution passed by council

Council approves several resolutions in relation to grant funds

Sheridan City Council approves money for fire helmets

Mayor announces choices in council races

VIDEO: Deltaplex News Pine Bluff City Council Debates

City Council approves partnership with Boys & Girls club

Council member Joni Alexander gives thoughts on Tuesday night’s Pine Bluff School District meeting

Legislation for Harbor Oaks Golf Course and Parks & Recreation pulled from Pine Bluff City Council

Council at Star City approves grant application

Dean talks candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council Ward 4

Lanette R. Frazier discusses reasons for running for Pine Bluff City Council Third Ward seat

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