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Star City council talks about residential stock law

Thursday, October 15 by Ray King

The City Council of Star City recently discussed a residential stock law which would ban certain types of animals in the city limits. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, members of the council recommended that hogs, including pot bellied pigs, goats and sheep be prohibited... Read More.

Police shooting major topic at Pine Bluff city council meeting

Monday, October 5 by Greg

By Ray King The shooting death of Pine Bluff Police Officer Kevin Collins Monday was a major topic during the Pine Bluff City Council’s meeting Monday at the Convention Center. Collins and two other detectives, Lt. Ralph Issac and Detective Kelsey Collins were at the Econo... Read More.

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Council member Ivan Whitfield discusses prospects of a race track in Jefferson County

Tuesday, September 22 by Staff

By: Ray King Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield has been a proponent of establishing a race track, either inside the city limits or outside it if necessary, and in 2019, when he was chairman of the Traffic and Aviation Committee of the council,... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves street toppers in honor of late Pastor

Monday, September 21 by Staff

By Ray King During a brief meeting Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a resolution to put street toppers on signs on Ohio Street to honor the late Rev. Lorenzo R. Jones III, the long-time pastor of New St. Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church... Read More.

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Council committee upholds suspension

Monday, September 21 by Ray King

By Ray King With Mayor Shirley Washington casting the deciding vote Monday, the City Council’s Administration committee upheld the three-day suspension given to a Code Enforcement Officer. Committee Chairman Lloyd Holcomb said he had read the files and heard the dialog between the Officer, Brae McDonald... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council candidates offer thoughts on Thursday homicides

Friday, September 4 by Staff

By Ray King Former Pine Bluff City Council members Glen Brown Sr., and Bill Brumett are both trying to return to the council in the November General Election. The two each previously represented Ward 3 before losing, Brown Sr., to Donald Hatchett in 2016 and... Read More.

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Council member Ivan Whitfield says solutions to violent crime in Pine Bluff need to be found

Friday, September 4 by Staff

By Ray King With three homicides reported in Pine Bluff on Thursday, many questions are being asked about ways to deal with the problem. Thursday night, former Pine Bluff Police Chief and current City Council member Ivan Whitfield told a reporter that other stakeholders need to... Read More.

McGehee council discusses water quality, dumping

Wednesday, September 2 by Ray King

The McGehee City Council at their recent meeting heard concerns about water quality and the need for legal dumping areas. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, McGehee Water Department Supervisor Ronnie Blackmon told the council that there had been a problem with one of the... Read More.

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Majority of council “encouraging” Mayor to reinstate Sergeant

Friday, August 28 by Ray King

By Ray King Five members of the Pine Bluff City Council have cosponsored a resolution “encouraging” Mayor Shirley Washington to reinstate Kelvin Sergeant as Police Chief and barring that, are planning to vote to override the firing. Council members Ivan Whitfield, Lloyd Holcomb Jr., Donald Hatchett,... Read More.

5 members of PB City Council call special meeting to override Mayor Washington and reinstate PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant

Friday, August 28 by Greg

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Pine Bluff City Council candidates agree work needs to be done to stop rising homicide and crime rates

Wednesday, August 26 by Staff

By Ray King Two former members of the Pine Bluff City Council who both want their jobs back both agree that something needs to be done to stem the tide of a rising homicide rate and incidents of random shootings like the one early Sunday... Read More.

SEC announces Council on Racial Equality and Social Justice

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

The Southeastern Conference on Thursday announced creation of the SEC Council on Racial Equity and Social Justice, a league-wide body consisting of a diverse group of student-athletes, administrators, coaches and SEC staff. The Council will identify resources, outline strategies and assist with implementation of efforts... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Star City council talks about residential stock law

Police shooting major topic at Pine Bluff city council meeting

Council member Ivan Whitfield discusses prospects of a race track in Jefferson County

Pine Bluff City Council approves street toppers in honor of late Pastor

Council committee upholds suspension

Pine Bluff City Council candidates offer thoughts on Thursday homicides

Council member Ivan Whitfield says solutions to violent crime in Pine Bluff need to be found

McGehee council discusses water quality, dumping

Majority of council “encouraging” Mayor to reinstate Sergeant

5 members of PB City Council call special meeting to override Mayor Washington and reinstate PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant

Pine Bluff City Council candidates agree work needs to be done to stop rising homicide and crime rates

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