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Pine Bluff Welcomes 18 New Police Recruits Amidst Council Debate on Electronic Payments

Monday, August 4 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King Eighteen brand new police recruits were introduced during the Pine Bluff City Council’s meeting Monday and police officials say that is only the beginning. Capt. Sam Atkinson, who heads the Office of Professional Standards, said the department has hired 22 officers since April,... Read More.

Sheridan City Council halts grant application to support nonprofit group application

Thursday, July 31 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council will not move forward on a grant application to create a Main Street Plaza in order to support a group applying for the same grant. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the grant County Unified Community Resource Council (GGUCRC) applied for... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Settles Lawsuit with Former Officer Julie Hilliard

Wednesday, July 30 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King By a vote of 6 to 2, the Pine Bluff City Council during a special called meeting Wednesday agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by former police officer Julie Hilliard earlier this year. Hilliard, a 14-year veteran, was fired in January 2024 and... Read More.

Monticello City Council hears ordinance on water meter fees deposits

Monday, July 28 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Monticello City Council heard the second reading of an ordinance updating fees for the city’s water meter deposits. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, if passed, the new fees would be $100 per unit for residential/renters; $100 per unit... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Members Face Reelection Decision for 2026

Wednesday, July 23 by Luke Matheson

Four members of the Pine Bluff City Council will be up for reelection in 2026 and while she did not confirm her intention to seek another term, First Ward Council Member LaTisha Brunson sounded like she will when she appeared on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council Partners with Youth Ministry to Support At-Risk Youth

Monday, July 21 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Vivian Flowers to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Ambassadors for Christ Youth Ministries, Inc. to provide services to at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 21. According to... Read More.

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Sheridan City Council approves request to repair Parks and Recreation building roof

Thursday, July 10 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council approved a request to repair the roof at the Sheridan Parks and Recreation’s main building. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Roof Connect of Sheridan will be doing the work. Also at the meeting, Parks and Recreation... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Partners with Boys and Girls Club for Youth Services Expansion

Tuesday, July 8 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Vivian Flowers to execute a contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County to provide services to young people in the city. The resolution goes on... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Council Committee recommends Approval of 5-Year Partnership with Boys and Girls Club for Community Programs

Monday, June 30 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council Public Works Committee on Monday recommended that Mayor Vivian Flowers sign a contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County to operate recreational and educational programs at the Pine Bluff Community Center for a five-year... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Waives Bidding for Trash Pickup and Audit Consultants

Friday, June 20 by Luke Matheson

By a vote of 6-1, the Pine Bluff City Council during a special meeting Friday vote to waive competitive biding and hire a consultant to assist the city in selecting a company for trash pickup beginning in November. Here is the roll call vote by... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Discusses Future Garbage Collection Options and Bidding Process

Monday, June 16 by Greg

By Ray King Although it was not on the agenda, the Pine Bluff City Council heard a nearly 30-minute presentation on what to look for when considering a company to collect the garbage in Pine Bluff beginning in November. The current contract with Waste Management expires... Read More.

Sheridan City Council recognizes outstanding work by water department employees

Thursday, June 12 by Rick Walker

Last month, storms caused damage to the South Sheridan Water Association's treatment plant. This caused customers of that association and the Little Creek Water Association to see water pressure problems and eventually a boil order. Crews from the Sheridan Water Department worked around the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Pine Bluff Welcomes 18 New Police Recruits Amidst Council Debate on Electronic Payments

Pine Bluff City Council Settles Lawsuit with Former Officer Julie Hilliard

Monticello City Council hears ordinance on water meter fees deposits

Pine Bluff City Council Members Face Reelection Decision for 2026

Pine Bluff Council Partners with Youth Ministry to Support At-Risk Youth

Sheridan City Council approves request to repair Parks and Recreation building roof

Pine Bluff City Council Partners with Boys and Girls Club for Youth Services Expansion

Pine Bluff Council Committee recommends Approval of 5-Year Partnership with Boys and Girls Club for Community Programs

Pine Bluff City Council Waives Bidding for Trash Pickup and Audit Consultants

Pine Bluff City Council Discusses Future Garbage Collection Options and Bidding Process

Sheridan City Council recognizes outstanding work by water department employees

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