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Sheridan Honors Retiring Council Member, Seeks Applicants for Ward 3 Vacancy

Thursday, September 4 by Luke Matheson

The City of Sheridan is recognizing Council Member Marion Lynn Camp for his years of dedicated service as he retires from public office, while also beginning the search for someone to fill his vacant seat on the city council. Camp has faithfully served the Sheridan... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council Delays Sanitation Contract Over Clarity Concerns; Mayor Pulls Sales Tax Ordinance

Tuesday, September 2 by Luke Matheson

A proposed ordinance to send a one-cent city sales tax to voters was pulled from Tuesday night’s Pine Bluff City Council agenda after it became clear the measure lacked support from both council members and the public. Mayor Vivian Flowers withdrew the proposal prior to... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council to Vote on Sanitation Proposals as Waste Management Submits Lower Rate

Tuesday, September 2 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff City Council is set to vote tonight on the city’s next sanitation services contract, a decision that could impact rates for both residents and businesses. Waste Management (WM), which has provided service to Pine Bluff for more than 30 years, submitted an... Read More.

City Council to vote on new company for garbage collection, consider new sales and use tax at Tuesday meeting

Monday, September 1 by Ray King

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets Tuesday, they will vote on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for trash collection in the city. The meeting was moved to Tuesday because of the Labor Day Holiday. Pine Bluff’s current contract with... Read More.

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PB Mayor, Council Members attend Economic Development Retreat

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers and members of the City Council are currently attending an Economic Development Retreat at World Trade Arkansas in Rogers. According to a press release, “this strategic retreat, sponsored by the Organization of Women in International Trade marks a significant step... Read More.

Monticello City Council OK’s water bill deposit refunds

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

A new ordinance that would allow the Monticello Water Department to refund customers’ deposits for prompt payments has been approved. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the Monticello City Council adopted that ordinance following a third reading earlier this week. If customers pay their bill on... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Sales Tax Proposal Tabled by City Council Committee

Tuesday, August 26 by Ray King

Proposed legislation to implement a new one-cent sales and use tax in Pine Bluff and to set the date for an election on the tax was tabled by the Council’s Ways and Means Committee Thursday night following a meeting that lasted nearly two hours. Mayor... Read More.

Black Growers Council Discusses Challenges for Black Farmers

Tuesday, August 19 by Luke Matheson

Dwayne Goldman and P.J Haynie, members of the Black Growers Council joined the Oldies 10113 Morning Show to talk about an event planned at Haynie’s farm on Grider Field Ladd Road Friday. The event will highlight row crops and Haynie was asked to explain that... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Honors Former Resident and Advances Key Ordinances

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With only four items on the agenda, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday presented a resolution honoring a former resident and a former classmate of Council Member LaTisha Brunson. Brunson talked to Deltaplex News about the resolution. Members of the family joined Mayor... Read More.

National Black Growers Council Hosts Row Crop Farming Event in Southeast Arkansas

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

The National Black Growers Council is planning an event this Friday promoting row crop farming in Southeast Arkansas. Dewayne Goldman is a member of the group and appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show to explain what the council is and what they’re planning. The property... Read More.

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Boozman receives award from Farm Credit Council

Thursday, August 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) received the 2025 Friend of Farm Credit Award from the AgriBank District Farm Credit Council (ADFCC) for his leadership in advancing agriculture policies that support the long-term success of family farms, the industry and... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Exclusive Agreement with Yeah8 and Adjusts Budget for Legal Settlement

Tuesday, August 5 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution waiving competitive bidding and authorizing Mayor Vivian Flowers to enter into an agreement with Yeah8. The agreement would allow Yeah8 to exclusively use parts of the Chester Hynes Community Center... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Sheridan Honors Retiring Council Member, Seeks Applicants for Ward 3 Vacancy

Pine Bluff Council Delays Sanitation Contract Over Clarity Concerns; Mayor Pulls Sales Tax Ordinance

Pine Bluff City Council to Vote on Sanitation Proposals as Waste Management Submits Lower Rate

City Council to vote on new company for garbage collection, consider new sales and use tax at Tuesday meeting

PB Mayor, Council Members attend Economic Development Retreat

Monticello City Council OK’s water bill deposit refunds

Pine Bluff Sales Tax Proposal Tabled by City Council Committee

Black Growers Council Discusses Challenges for Black Farmers

Pine Bluff City Council Honors Former Resident and Advances Key Ordinances

National Black Growers Council Hosts Row Crop Farming Event in Southeast Arkansas

Boozman receives award from Farm Credit Council

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Exclusive Agreement with Yeah8 and Adjusts Budget for Legal Settlement

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