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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Sole Source Vendor for Fire Training Facility and Purchases Building for Homeless Support

Wednesday, June 4 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A resolution declaring that a Texas company qualifies as a “sole source” vendor and therefore competitive bidding is not required was approved without dissent by the Pine Bluff City Council Monday. The Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department is in need of... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Police Rehire Ordinance; Declares National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Monday, June 2 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King By a vote of 7 to 1, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation that will allow the Police Department to consider rehiring officers who had been previously terminated for minor infractions. The ordinance had been read twice at the second... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Mayors Staff Pay Raise, Creates New Positions

Monday, May 19 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night worked their way through a 13-item agenda that saw them approve a pay increase for the Mayor’s Chief of Staff, reject pay raises for three people in the City Clerk’s Office and create several... Read More.

Poyen City Council gets new member

Friday, May 9 by Ray King

A new member was added to the Poyen City Council during its most recent meeting. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Sherri Tittle was appointed to fill the vacant Position 2 on the council. Beginning this month, residents will see an increase on trash pickup fees.... Read More.

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Sheridan City Council gets public safety update

Thursday, May 8 by Rick Walker

The effectiveness of flock cameras and new technology to keep students safe were the focus of a presentation by the Sheridan Police Department at the monthly meeting of the Sheridan City Council. Mayor Cain Nattin said it was an impressive update.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves $1 Million Payment for Jail Bed Space Fees

Thursday, May 8 by Alex Bivens

On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 5-2 to pay Jefferson County almost $1million that was owed for bed space at the adult detention center. The decision to pay the funds came after Pine Bluff lost a lawsuit that had been filed by the... Read More.

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PB City Council Advances Streetscape Project with New Pedestrian Crossing and Housing Grant

Tuesday, May 6 by Greg

A part of the Streetscape project in downtown Pine Bluff calls for a pedestrian crossing over the Union Pacific tracks in the 400 block of Main Street. On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council approved two resolutions to make that happen. One of the two agreements... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council Approves $1 Million Jail Payment and Tree Planting Budget

Monday, May 5 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 5 to 2, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution calling for the city to pay Jefferson County nearly $1million dollars to cover the costs of housing prisoners at the county jail. The resolution brings to... Read More.

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UAPB Signs MOU with National Black Growers Council, Ducks Unlimited for Lonoke Farm Advancements

Friday, May 2 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on April 25 in collaboration with the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) and Ducks Unlimited for the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves vehicle removal legislation: key details and procedures

Wednesday, April 23 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff City Council in March approved legislation that will allow Code Enforcement to take action and remove abandoned or inoperable vehicles from city streets and private property. That legislation was sponsored by Third-Ward Council Member William Fells and he was asked about it... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Streamlines Meeting with Quick Decisions on Ordinances and Budget Adjustments

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With just three items on the agenda, two ordinances and a resolution, the Pine Bluff City Council was able to wrap up their regular meeting Monday in less than 30 minutes. One of those ordinances, which was read a second time, will allow... Read More.

Tull City Council and mobile-home park owner dispute continues

Thursday, April 17 by Ray King

The on-going dispute between the owner of a mobile home park and the City of Tull in Grant County continued with members of the Tull Zoning Committee looked to take decisive action. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Aaron Morehart has said he was going... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Sole Source Vendor for Fire Training Facility and Purchases Building for Homeless Support

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Police Rehire Ordinance; Declares National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Mayors Staff Pay Raise, Creates New Positions

Poyen City Council gets new member

Sheridan City Council gets public safety update

Pine Bluff City Council Approves $1 Million Payment for Jail Bed Space Fees

PB City Council Advances Streetscape Project with New Pedestrian Crossing and Housing Grant

Pine Bluff Council Approves $1 Million Jail Payment and Tree Planting Budget

UAPB Signs MOU with National Black Growers Council, Ducks Unlimited for Lonoke Farm Advancements

Pine Bluff City Council approves vehicle removal legislation: key details and procedures

Pine Bluff City Council Streamlines Meeting with Quick Decisions on Ordinances and Budget Adjustments

Tull City Council and mobile-home park owner dispute continues

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