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Sheridan City Council assumes role of picking fire chief

Tuesday, May 18 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council will now decide who serves as Chief of the Sheridan Fire Department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the council approved legislation that makes the change and gives the council the sole authority to select and hire the chief. Previously, members of... Read More.

Council discusses wide range of issues, including speed humps

Tuesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council faced an agenda with 12 items on it Monday, with everything from closing alleys in various parts of the city to waiving competitive bidding so that the Code Enforcement Department could buy a vehicle from a local... Read More.

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Council committee adjourns after member leaves meeting

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A remote meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Administration Committee was halted Tuesday when a member of the committee abruptly left the meeting. Council members Lloyd Holcomb Jr., and Glen Brown Sr., two of the three members of the committee were in... Read More.

Council committee discusses city cleanup solutions

Thursday, May 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A committee of the Pine Bluff City Council is looking at a variety of solutions to help clean up the town. At a meeting of the Public Health and Welfare Committee Thursday committee members Steven Shaner and Lloyd Holcomb Jr., were joined by... Read More.

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Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from the most recent city council meeting to crime in Pine Bluff, First Ward Council Member Joni Alexander on Tuesday said improvements need to be made in the area of dealing with criminal defendants. Speaking... Read More.

Ordinance for procedures to sell city property approved by City Council

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An ordinance setting out procedures for the City of Pine Bluff to sell the property to individuals won approval from the City Council during a meeting Monday night. Among other things, the ordinance requires that individuals wanting to buy city-owned property submit a... Read More.

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Pine Bluff city council passes 2 resolutions increasing pay for 2 employees

Monday, May 3 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday grappled with two resolutions, one changing a part-time secretary’s position to full time in the Inspection Department and the second adjusting the compensation for the city’s zoning official. Both were adopted but by different margins with... Read More.

Council Member Alexander addresses recent approved parking ordinance

Tuesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved an ordinance to eliminate parking requirements for businesses locating in the downtown area. Councilmember Joni Alexander cast the only no vote and on Tuesday, explained to Deltaplex News why. Prior to the council’s action,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council eases downtown parking requirements, waives competitive bidding for police cars

Monday, April 19 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted 7-1 to approves a proposed ordinance that will eliminate parking space requirements in the central business district (downtown). Council member Bruce Lockett explained why the ordinance was created and what it hopes to accomplish. The ordinance... Read More.

Star City council discusses storm warning sirens

Monday, April 19 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City last week discussed storm warning sirens and Mayor Paul Carter said a service technician from Dallas will come look at the sirens. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Council member David McCoy said he had checked all the sirens... Read More.

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Council committee votes to waive competitive bidding on police cars

Friday, April 16 by Ray King

By Ray King The Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Friday recommended a proposed ordinance that will allow the city to waive competitive bidding and buy new police cars from a Pine Bluff dealer be approved. At a special called meeting, Mayor... Read More.

Council Committe approves hire request

Wednesday, April 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A request by Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Director Samuel Glover to hire a person to supervise the city’s Jaycee Golf Course as well as its athletic fields won the approval of the City Council’s Administration Committee Tuesday. Glover said his department currently... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Sheridan City Council assumes role of picking fire chief

Council discusses wide range of issues, including speed humps

Council committee adjourns after member leaves meeting

Council committee discusses city cleanup solutions

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Ordinance for procedures to sell city property approved by City Council

Pine Bluff city council passes 2 resolutions increasing pay for 2 employees

Council Member Alexander addresses recent approved parking ordinance

Pine Bluff City Council eases downtown parking requirements, waives competitive bidding for police cars

Star City council discusses storm warning sirens

Council committee votes to waive competitive bidding on police cars

Council Committe approves hire request

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