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Star City Council OK’s contract for wastewater improvements

Thursday, August 13 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City on Monday approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with a Conway firm for work to improve the Wastewater Treatment facility. Environmental Systems Inc., will be paid $1,593,810 for the work, according to the Lincoln... Read More.

Arkansas State Football Leadership Council releases statement on the status of the 2020 season

Sunday, August 9 by Greg

There is a lot of chatter coming from national college football writers stating that they are expecting the 2020 college football season to be postponed until fall. That chatter picked up even more once the MAC conference decided Saturday to postpone their games until the... Read More.

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Second contested race for Pine Bluff City Council develops

Wednesday, August 5 by Ray King

By Ray King As the filing period for independent candidates drew to a close Wednesday, a second race for a seat on the Pine Bluff City Council developed. Yvonne M. Denton has filed for Ward 2, Position 1, and will face Steven Shaner in the November... Read More.

Should Will Jenkins Run for Pine Bluff City Council? Vote now and let us know

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

Deadline for filing is noon Wednesday August 5, 2020. Anyone wanting to run as an independent for Pine Bluff Mayor or city council needs 30 signatures and file the paperwork at the county courthouse.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution to widen Ohio Street

Monday, August 3 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution which will permit Mayor Shirley Washington to sign an agreement with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to widen Ohio Street from 11th Avenue to East Harding Avenue. The resolution calls for... Read More.

Former Council member Bill Brumett set to file to run for Ward 3 Alderman

Thursday, July 30 by Greg

Former Pine Bluff City Council member Bill Brumett will file as an Independent for the 3rd Ward City Council position after collecting 112 signatures from registered voters in the Ward. Brumett only needed 30 signatures in order to be added to the ballot. In a press... Read More.

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Council committee recommends lease for former bank be approved

Tuesday, July 28 by Ray King

By Ray King A committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday recommended that a lease agreement between the city and Saracen Casino to use the former Bank of America building in downtown for two months be approved by the full council when they... Read More.

Council committee discusses traffic congestion near Edgewood School

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

By Ray King With schools set to open in late August, a problem that the city has not had to deal with since schools shut down in March was at the forefront of the discussion by a city council committee Tuesday. The Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council passes resolution to rename Merrill Center

Monday, July 20 by Greg

By Ray King A resolution to establish a task force to consider renaming the Merrill Community Center was approved without dissent by the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. The resolution was sponsored by Council Member Ivan Whitfield who explained his reasons for sponsoring it. The resolution... Read More.

Star City Council approves interim financing for sewer project

Thursday, July 16 by Greg

By Ray King During its meeting July 13, the City Council of Star City approved an interim financing resolution with Connect Bank to help fund a sewer facility project/ According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the total cost of the project is $1.9 million, and the... Read More.

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Council approves money for tax bill despite opposition

Wednesday, July 8 by Ray King

By Ray King A budget adjustment to pay property taxes on a building in downtown owned by the City of Pine Bluff drew opposition from two members of the City Council Tuesday night. Council members Ivan Whitfield and Donald Hatchett opposed using $11,773 to pay taxes... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council adopts mask ordinance; Approves fire station lease

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Shirley Washington to execute an agreement to lease the fire station that is being built by Saracen Casino Resort on property adjacent to the casino which is... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Star City Council OK’s contract for wastewater improvements

Arkansas State Football Leadership Council releases statement on the status of the 2020 season

Second contested race for Pine Bluff City Council develops

Should Will Jenkins Run for Pine Bluff City Council? Vote now and let us know

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution to widen Ohio Street

Former Council member Bill Brumett set to file to run for Ward 3 Alderman

Council committee recommends lease for former bank be approved

Council committee discusses traffic congestion near Edgewood School

Pine Bluff City Council passes resolution to rename Merrill Center

Star City Council approves interim financing for sewer project

Council approves money for tax bill despite opposition

Pine Bluff City Council adopts mask ordinance; Approves fire station lease

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