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Council Member responds to vote on police bonuses

Tuesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 6-2 to approve a $3,000 bonus to police officers who remained on the force until the end of the year as a way to encourage retention of the officers. One of those who voted... Read More.

Council committee hears home insurance proposal

Wednesday, March 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday was given information on an insurance program to help homeowners cover costs associated with water and sewer line problems. Called the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty program, the program has also... Read More.

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Mayor talks infrastructure improvements, council members respond

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington delivered her annual State of the City address Thursday evening at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Mayor Washington addressed the past year of growth with the development of new infrastructures and as a result, a rise in... Read More.

council votes to waive competitive bidding

Tuesday, March 16 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council voted Monday night to waive competitive bidding on two proposed ordinances, votes that did not make one member of the council happy. While he did not vote against them, Council member Glen Brown Sr., said the city needed... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council vote authorized agreement for downtown housing developments

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King By a vote of 6-2, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night authorized Mayor Shirley Washington to enter into a development agreement with the P3 group for housing in the downtown area and for the hotel attached to the convention center,... Read More.

PB City Council votes to build downtown housing and hotel attached to Convention Center

Tuesday, March 16 by Greg

By Ray King After lengthy debate Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to authorize Mayor Shirley Washington to enter into development contracts with the P3 group regarding downtown housing and the hotel attached to the Pine Bluff Convention Center. As he has with anything... Read More.

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Council committee recommends engineering contract be approved

Friday, March 12 by Ray King

By Ray King The City of Pine Bluff is getting ready to begin major repairs on bridges in the city and a committee of the City Council recommended Friday approval of an ordinance to hire an engineering firm to work on the projects. At a special... Read More.

Star City Council raises sanitation rates

Thursday, March 11 by Ray King

The City Council of Star City voted last week to increase sanitation rates which had not been increased since 2010. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the rate will go from $12.50 to $14.50, an increase Mayor Paul Carter said was necessary because improvements to... Read More.

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Damron tapped to fill vacant Sheridan council seat

Wednesday, March 10 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council has filled a position that has been vacant since summer. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, David Damron will fill the Ward 2 position that was created when Norman Frisby resigned because he was upset about the decision of Sheridan Police... Read More.

Council approves plan to fix electrical problems at city hall

Friday, March 5 by Ray King

By Ray King During a special called meeting Friday afternoon, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to waive competitive bidding and hire a company to replace an electrical feeder line that provides power to city hall. The council’s Ways and Means Committee met Friday morning and... Read More.

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Council Member Alexander addresses WC school shooting and Pine Bluff’s youth

Tuesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

City Council Member Joni Alexander responds to concerns involving funding and PB police department in relation to the school shooting that took place Monday morning at Watson Chapel Jr. High. Alexander expressed how the culture of schools in Pine Bluff have changed overtime and mentioned... Read More.

Liberty Utility Update for Pine Bluff was addressed at City Council meeting

Monday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Mayor Shirley Washington discussed the latest report for Pine Bluff from Liberty Utilities after Monday evenings City Council meeting at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The report explained that all three water distribution plants across the city have, "returned to normal, and the plants... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Council Member responds to vote on police bonuses

Council committee hears home insurance proposal

Mayor talks infrastructure improvements, council members respond

council votes to waive competitive bidding

Pine Bluff City Council vote authorized agreement for downtown housing developments

PB City Council votes to build downtown housing and hotel attached to Convention Center

Council committee recommends engineering contract be approved

Star City Council raises sanitation rates

Damron tapped to fill vacant Sheridan council seat

Council approves plan to fix electrical problems at city hall

Council Member Alexander addresses WC school shooting and Pine Bluff’s youth

Liberty Utility Update for Pine Bluff was addressed at City Council meeting

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