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Mayor Shirley Washington offers statement regarding Coronavirus patient

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced earlier today that there has been a confirmed case of the Coronavirus in Pine Bluff and the patient is currently in isolation. The governor also declared a public health emergency because of coronavirus, which has infected more than 1,000 people in... Read More.

PB Mayor Shirley Washington Signs Resolution 4212 With Reservations

Saturday, October 12 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington signed the controversial resolution 4212 passed by city council earlier this week. Mayor Washington signed on Friday evening and plans to try to alter it in the coming days. Her statement in its entirety is below. The... Read More.

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Ivan Whitfield Announces Pine Bluff Mayor Candidacy

Thursday, May 23 by Staff

Ivan Whitfield made his announcement at the Masonic Lodge in front of a crowd of friends, family and supporters. He said that he has been encouraged to run for mayor on issues such as the city’s poor drainage system. In a strong speech, Pine Bluff... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington Makes Big Announcement During State of the City Address

Friday, March 15 by Staff

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington went before the community to give her third State of the City address Thursday evening. Mayor Washington spoke about themes such as "unity" and "stronger together" throughout her address. She said when she came into office, she saw division throughout... Read More.

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Monticello’s First Elected Female Mayor Takes Office

Monday, January 7 by Greg

Monticello has its first female mayor. Paige Chase, who took the seat Tuesday, is the first woman elected to that office. City Clerk Andrea Chambers has served as acting mayor on two occasions but only for a total of 11 days—until an interim mayor could... Read More.

Mayor Washington and County Judge Clemons Give Pine Bluff Casino Plan Letters of Support

Tuesday, December 4 by Greg

Quapaw Nation to name proposed project Saracen Casino Resort from the Arkansas democrat gazette. The Quapaw Nation and its partners in the planned development of the proposed Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff announced letters of support Monday from local leaders in city and county government,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Mayor and GFPB Announce Community Holiday Celebration

Friday, September 28 by Greg

The public-private partnership between the City of Pine Bluff and Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) announces plans for a family-themed downtown holiday celebration this December, including a revamped Christmas parade and Christmas festival. “Mistletoe Magic: Believe in Miracles” will begin on Thursday, December 6 with... Read More.

Mayor Washington Casts Deciding Vote on Bond Issue for Aquatic Center

Tuesday, September 18 by Greg

A deciding vote was cast on Monday by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington allowing the city to seek a loan of up to $4.3 million. This loan will finance the construction and installation of improvements to the aquatic center that is currently under construction. During... Read More.

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Former Mayor To Lead Foundation at JRMC

Friday, August 3 by Greg

Local businesswoman and former Pine Bluff Mayor, Debe Hollingsworth, has accepted the position of Executive Director of “The Foundation,” at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Hollingsworth, who owned Hoover Oil and spent four years as mayor, has come out of retirement for the position. She will... Read More.

Stories tagged with: mayor

Mayor Shirley Washington offers statement regarding Coronavirus patient

PB Mayor Shirley Washington Signs Resolution 4212 With Reservations

Ivan Whitfield Announces Pine Bluff Mayor Candidacy

Mayor Shirley Washington Makes Big Announcement During State of the City Address

Monticello’s First Elected Female Mayor Takes Office

Mayor Washington and County Judge Clemons Give Pine Bluff Casino Plan Letters of Support

Pine Bluff Mayor and GFPB Announce Community Holiday Celebration

Mayor Washington Casts Deciding Vote on Bond Issue for Aquatic Center

Former Mayor To Lead Foundation at JRMC

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