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Pine Bluff City Council Considers Electronic Payments and Federal Grant Participation

Tuesday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King At its meeting Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that will authorize the city to pay bills electronically rather than by paper checks. According to the proposed ordinance, many vendors or other entities require payments in... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council Swears in Interim Chiefs and Approves Drag Racing Penalties

Monday, April 7 by Greg

By Ray King Before the Pine Bluff City Council held their first meeting of the month Monday, the new Interim Police and Fire Chiefs were sworn in by Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney. Interim Fire Chief Randy Compton will replace former Chief Shauwn Howell who... Read More.

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Kingsland City Council votes to raise its pay

Friday, April 4 by Ray King

The City Council at Kingsland has voted to raise its pay. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Council members’ pay will increase from $100 a month to $125 a month, after an ordinance was adopted at the most recent meeting. In February, the council voted to... Read More.

City Council at Monticello adds holiday for employees

Friday, April 4 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the City Council at Monticello voted to add a new holiday to the city’s calendar. That holiday will be Good Friday, which will now be a paid holiday for city employees. According to the Advance Monticellonian Newspaper, the council also voted... Read More.

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UAPB Senior Receives Scholarship from the Arkansas Rice Council

Tuesday, April 1 by Alex Bivens

Olivia Duncan, a senior majoring in agriculture – agronomy at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the Arkansas Rice Council. Duncan, originally from Marianna, Arkansas, currently works as an intern for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture... Read More.

Council member confirms Fire Chief Shauwn Howell fired by Mayor

Tuesday, March 25 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was also fired by Mayor Vivian Flowers Monday, according to City Council Member Lanette Frazier. No reason was given for the firing of Howell, who had been with the department for more than 35 years. On Monday,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council working on drag racing ordinance

Monday, March 17 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King An ordinance establishing a definition for “drag racing” and setting out fines for people caught drag racing will be read for the final time when the Pine Bluff City Council meets on April 7 at 5:30 p.m. The ordinance, sponsored by Council Member... Read More.

Chris Hart & Dr. Keith McGee discuss Central Moloney’s $10k gift to Watson Chapel Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Thursday, March 6 by Luke Matheson

On Thursday Deltaplex News reported that Central Moloney has donated $10,000 to the Watson Chapel Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. The check, which was presented to board members, superintendent Dr. Keith McGee, and students by Central Moloney CEO and Watson Chapel graduate Chris Hart, is... Read More.

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Central Moloney donates $10,000 to Watson Chapel Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Thursday, March 6 by Luke Matheson

Central Moloney donated $10,000 to the Watson Chapel Superintendent's Student Advisory Council on March 3, 2025. The check was presented to board members, superintendent Dr. Keith McGee, and students by Central Moloney CEO and Watson Chapel graduate Chris Hart. The district is extremely grateful for... Read More.

Kids On The Block Recognized by Pine Bluff City Council

Thursday, March 6 by Alex Bivens

The Kids On The Block (KOTB) community 4-H Club was recognized recently by the Pine Bluff, Arkansas City Council for adopting a spot in the city’s 3rd Ward. Led by Verna Perry, CEO of the Carpenters’ Daughter Apprenticeship Program, the KOTB Club introduces youth... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council votes in smoke shop and code enforcement ordinances

Tuesday, February 18 by Luke Matheson

A new ordinance that will prevent smoke and vape shops from doing business in certain locations in Pine Bluff passed unanimously at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The ordinance sponsored by Councilmember William Fells was co-sponsored by Councilmembers Lanette Frazier, Yvonne Denton, and LaTisha Brunson. Fells... Read More.

Sheridan City Council adopts Fair Housing Resolution

Friday, February 14 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council adopted legislation affirming that the city will adhere to laws prohibiting discriminatory practices in housing and property ownership based on race, color, creed or national origin. The Fair Housing Resolution was presented by City Attorney Ed... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

Pine Bluff City Council Considers Electronic Payments and Federal Grant Participation

Pine Bluff Council Swears in Interim Chiefs and Approves Drag Racing Penalties

Kingsland City Council votes to raise its pay

City Council at Monticello adds holiday for employees

UAPB Senior Receives Scholarship from the Arkansas Rice Council

Council member confirms Fire Chief Shauwn Howell fired by Mayor

Pine Bluff City Council working on drag racing ordinance

Chris Hart & Dr. Keith McGee discuss Central Moloney’s $10k gift to Watson Chapel Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Central Moloney donates $10,000 to Watson Chapel Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Kids On The Block Recognized by Pine Bluff City Council

Pine Bluff City Council votes in smoke shop and code enforcement ordinances

Sheridan City Council adopts Fair Housing Resolution

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