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Monticello Mayor critical of candidate running in Mayor’s race

Thursday, August 25 by Ray King

Monticello Mayor Paige Chase, who has chosen not to seek reelection, had some harsh words for one of the candidates seeking to replace her. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Chase said she had been made aware of calls made by one of the candidates... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas voters to decide several mayor’s races

Friday, August 19 by Ray King

Mayors in several Southeast Arkansas cities are facing opposition this fall, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times News. The newspaper reported that McGehee Mayor Jeff Owyoung will be opposed by ollie Reddick Jr., while in Dumas, incumbent Mayor Flora Simon has two challengers, Price “Bubba” Boney... Read More.

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Mayors report: No racism in street department

Monday, November 8 by Ray King

An investigation by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington into what has come to be known as “Pottygate” has concluded that “investigators did not find evidence to substantiate the allegations of employees mistreatment due to systematic racism in the street department.” Citizen complaints, as well as... Read More.

Whitfield responds to Mayor’s concerns

Tuesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Last week, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Council member Ivan Whitfield, who frequently opposes her on a variety of issues, does so because she defeated him for mayor in the last election. Appearing on TalkBack Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday, Whitfield responded... Read More.

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Stuttgart Mayor and Arkansas County Judge declared State of Emergency

Wednesday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Mayor Norma Strabala reported that Stuttgart is in a State of Emergency due to how high the water in the reservoir is which leaves nowhere for the water to go. The entire city is flooded in all three wards. Residents were cautioned that... Read More.

Judge Robinson says County and City to go to court referencing Mayor’s letter to Sheriff

Tuesday, May 4 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson told members of the Quorum Court Tuesday that it looks like the county will be going to court after being sued by the City of Pine Bluff over fees for jail bed space. Copies of a letter addressed... Read More.

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Mayors office announces official COVID-19 Remembrance Day

Thursday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Mayor Shirley Washington joined Jefferson Regional Hospital to rememorate the year anniversary of the pandemic on Thursday afternoon. Mayor Washington gave her remarks to those who played a vital role to care for the residents of Pine Bluff and commended the resilience... Read More.

Police report released in arrest of Little Rock mayor’s brother; Bond set at $100,000

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

In a police report released Tuesday provides the details of the arrest of Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s brother Darrell Scott after he stole a car with two children inside and drove to the McCain Mall in North Little Rock on Monday. The report... Read More.

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Pine Bluff District Court closed because of Mayor’s order

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

As a result of an order by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington Monday, Pine Bluff District Court where Judge John Kearney presides is closed. According to an email from Chief Deputy Clerk Veronica Young on Tuesday, there are no longer any staff in the office... Read More.

Mayor’s office pilots “Each One Reach One” mentorship program

Wednesday, October 16 by Greg

With the goal of creating supportive relationships that will help young people succeed, the Mayor's office and partners have developed a citywide mentorship program with existing and new mentors. This effort supports both boys and girls, ages 3 - 18, in the City of Pine... Read More.

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A Public Conversation with Chief John Berrey; Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting

Friday, November 30 by Greg

The Honorable Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington invites you to the next Town Hall Meeting on Monday, December 10, 2018. The session begins at 6:00pm at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, located at 1 Convention Center Drive in Pine Bluff, AR. The special guest will be Quapaw Chairman John... Read More.

Topics Range from Littering to Community Involvement at Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, November 27 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington hosted an open forum styled town hall meeting on Monday night due to the her office being flooded with phone calls and emails from residents asking her to listen to the voice of the people. With no formal agenda set,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: mayors

Monticello Mayor critical of candidate running in Mayor’s race

Southeast Arkansas voters to decide several mayor’s races

Mayors report: No racism in street department

Whitfield responds to Mayor’s concerns

Stuttgart Mayor and Arkansas County Judge declared State of Emergency

Judge Robinson says County and City to go to court referencing Mayor’s letter to Sheriff

Mayors office announces official COVID-19 Remembrance Day

Police report released in arrest of Little Rock mayor’s brother; Bond set at $100,000

Pine Bluff District Court closed because of Mayor’s order

Mayor’s office pilots “Each One Reach One” mentorship program

A Public Conversation with Chief John Berrey; Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting

Topics Range from Littering to Community Involvement at Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting

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