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Dean Announces Candidacy for Fourth Ward Council Seat

Tuesday, February 1 by Staff

Pine Bluff native Cassandra Dean has announced her candidacy for the Pine Bluff City Council in the Fourth Ward. See her announcement below: My name is Cassandra Dean, and I am a proud native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. After graduating from Watson Chapel High School... Read More.

John Proctor announced campaign for city council ward 1

Monday, January 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

Dr. John Proctor has announced his intent to run for the Pine Bluff City Council, Ward 1 in a letter to the community. That announcement letter is as follows: "Growing into a man in this great city of Pine Bluff, graduating from the University of... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council passes 2022 city budget; Efforts to remove Section 4 resolution fails

Thursday, January 27 by Staff

By Ray King Efforts to remove a section of a resolution authorizing the mayor or a designated representative to approve payments for invoices from funds appropriated by the city council failed to win approval during a special meeting of the council Thursday. The vote came before... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council discusses raises for non-uniformed employees

Wednesday, January 26 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday met to discuss the 2022 city budget and particularly raises for non-uniformed employees. One of the ideas under consideration is to use money received from the Saracen Casino to help pay for those raises. Council member Bruce Lockett however... Read More.

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Danny Walker enters First Ward City Council race

Monday, January 24 by Staff

“We have everything we need to promote growth and development,”says Danny Walker, lifelong Pine Bluff resident. “I am offering continued strong leadership based on my background in management and having served 13-plus years of active duty in the military.” Walker is seeking to replace First... Read More.

Rice Withdraws from City Council race due to redistricting Ward changes

Sunday, January 23 by Staff

Sederick Charles Rice, Ph.D. has withdrawn from the Pine Bluff City Council race due to redistricting changes. Rice explained his decision in the press release shared below: The passage of Ordinance number 6735 (Pine Bluff Ward Redistricting Plan) on December 15, 2021, has led to... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin discusses failed City Council resolution

Friday, January 21 by Staff

On Tuesday, a resolution urging Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the process of hiring a new police chief was defeated by a 4-4 tie vote by the City Council. The resolution was sponsored by current Council Member and retired Police Chief Ivan Whitfield, and it... Read More.

Brunson announces for Ward 1 council position

Friday, January 21 by Ray King

LaTisha Brunson has announced her intent to seek the 1st Ward seat after Alderwoman Joni Alexander decided not to seek re-election. Brunson, a Senior Human Resources professional, has called the first ward home for approximately 25 years. She relocated back to her hometown in... Read More.

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Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge announces candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge has announced his candidacy for the 3rd Ward of the Pine Bluff City Council: Citizens of the 3rd Ward, I am Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge, a 38-year citizen of the 3rd Ward. I have long participated in civic activities that uplift the community and... Read More.

Resolution to restart hiring process for Chief of Police fails at Pine Bluff City Council

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution urging Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the hiring process for a permanent chief of police failed to get a majority of favorable votes Monday during the Pine Bluff City Council meeting. Four of the eight council members voted in favor of... Read More.

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Lanette R. Frazier announces bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

I am excited to announce my candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council, representing my neighbors in Ward 3. This decision comes after careful consideration, leaving me with a genuine desire to do all that I can for a city I love. I relocated to Pine Bluff,... Read More.

Council at Star City votes to relocate storm warning activation system

Tuesday, January 18 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City voted last week to relocate the activation system for the storm warning sirens from the former Lincoln County jail to the Star City Police Department. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the system requires a designated phone number to... Read More.

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Dean Announces Candidacy for Fourth Ward Council Seat

John Proctor announced campaign for city council ward 1

Pine Bluff City Council passes 2022 city budget; Efforts to remove Section 4 resolution fails

Pine Bluff City Council discusses raises for non-uniformed employees

Danny Walker enters First Ward City Council race

Rice Withdraws from City Council race due to redistricting Ward changes

Pine Bluff Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin discusses failed City Council resolution

Brunson announces for Ward 1 council position

Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge announces candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council

Resolution to restart hiring process for Chief of Police fails at Pine Bluff City Council

Lanette R. Frazier announces bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Council at Star City votes to relocate storm warning activation system

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