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Mayor Shirley Washington discusses meeting with new Quapaw Chairman Joseph Byrd

Tuesday, September 1 by Staff

By Ray King With the planned opening of the Saracen Casino on the horizon, Joseph Byrd, the new chairman of the business committee of the Quapaw Tribe paid his first visit to Pine Bluff last Friday and among those he met were Mayor Shirley Washington. Appearing... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington addresses crime in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, September 1 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Tuesday said that the city will be looking at other resources such as outside agencies in an effort to reduce crime in the city. After firing and then reinstating Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant last week, Washington also... Read More.

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Mayor Reinstates PBPD Chief

Saturday, August 29 by Greg

Mayor Shirley Washington Statement on Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant On August 26, 2020, it was announced that Mr. Kelvin Sergeant would no longer serve as Pine Bluff Police Chief. This was due to serious concerns regarding public safety in the city. On August... Read More.

Majority of council “encouraging” Mayor to reinstate Sergeant

Friday, August 28 by Ray King

By Ray King Five members of the Pine Bluff City Council have cosponsored a resolution “encouraging” Mayor Shirley Washington to reinstate Kelvin Sergeant as Police Chief and barring that, are planning to vote to override the firing. Council members Ivan Whitfield, Lloyd Holcomb Jr., Donald Hatchett,... Read More.

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5 members of PB City Council call special meeting to override Mayor Washington and reinstate PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant

Friday, August 28 by Greg

Councilmember Ivan Whitfield says Police Chief should ask Mayor for more crime fighting resources

Monday, August 24 by Staff

By Ray King Former Pine Bluff Police Chief and current City Council member Ivan Whitfield said Monday that current Chief Kelvin Sergeant should go to Mayor Shirley Washington and ask for additional resources in an effort to reduce the number of shootings and homicides in... Read More.

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Mayor Washington hopes to continue relationship with new Quapaw Chairman

Monday, July 27 by Greg

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Monday that she has not had contact yet with Joseph Byrd, the new chairman of the Quapaw Tribe, but plans to do so in the near future. Byrd defeated current Chairman John Berrey in an election Saturday... Read More.

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott’s brother arrested on felony charges; Mayor releases statement

Monday, July 6 by Staff

UPDATE: Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott has released the following statement: ”This is an extremely difficult season in the life of my younger brother. My family cares deeply about him, and we are seeking medical and professional help as he manages this crisis. My heart goes... Read More.

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Mayor Washington discusses July 4 holiday and positive press for Pine Bluff

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday morning to talk about the fireworks show that is scheduled for Saturday. Since the first case of COVID-19 in Arkansas was reported in Pine Bluff, Washington was asked about the... Read More.

PB Fire Chief Howell and Mayor Washington discuss July 4 weekend plans

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray King With the 4th of July just a day away, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief said Friday that shooting fireworks in the city limits of Pine Bluff is not allowed. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Shauwn Howell said a city... Read More.

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Mayor Washington says there is no option on the table to defund the Pine Bluff Police Department

Tuesday, June 9 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the state live from Jefferson Regional Hospital Tuesday afternoon as part of his daily addresses on the pandemic. It was the first time Hutchinson has visited Pine Bluff since the outbreak began in March with a patient at Jefferson Regional. Mayor... Read More.

Mayor named to law enforcement task force

Tuesday, June 9 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington was one of several Arkansans’ named to a new Law Enforcement Task Force by Governor Asa Hutchinson Tuesday. Other members of the task force are chair Fred Weatherspoon- deputy director of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, Jami Cook- Secretary... Read More.

Stories tagged with: mayor

Mayor Shirley Washington discusses meeting with new Quapaw Chairman Joseph Byrd

Mayor Shirley Washington addresses crime in Pine Bluff

Mayor Reinstates PBPD Chief

Majority of council “encouraging” Mayor to reinstate Sergeant

5 members of PB City Council call special meeting to override Mayor Washington and reinstate PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant

Councilmember Ivan Whitfield says Police Chief should ask Mayor for more crime fighting resources

Mayor Washington hopes to continue relationship with new Quapaw Chairman

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott’s brother arrested on felony charges; Mayor releases statement

Mayor Washington discusses July 4 holiday and positive press for Pine Bluff

PB Fire Chief Howell and Mayor Washington discuss July 4 weekend plans

Mayor Washington says there is no option on the table to defund the Pine Bluff Police Department

Mayor named to law enforcement task force

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