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5 days ago | 
arkansasonline.com | Eplunus Colvin
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. A scheduled Jefferson County Quorum Court committee meeting failed to proceed on Tuesday, due to the absence of a majority of justices and ongoing disagreements regarding meeting protocols and a proposed "hardship funding" initiative for employees.
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6 days ago | 
arkansasonline.com | Eplunus Colvin
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Pine Bluff City Council's Monday meeting was marked by both unanimous approvals and contentious debates, particularly surrounding a significant expenditure from the city's reserve fund. This resolution proposed appropriating $993,479 from the restricted reserve account to pay jail expenses owed to Jefferson County.
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6 days ago | 
pbcommercial.com | Eplunus Colvin
Interested in getting The Pine Bluff Commercial's Newsletter delivered to your inbox every morning? The Pine Bluff City Council's Monday meeting was marked by both unanimous approvals and contentious debates, particularly surrounding a significant expenditure from the city's reserve fund. This resolution proposed appropriating $993,479 from the restricted reserve account to pay jail expenses owed to Jefferson County.
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1 week ago | 
arkansasonline.com | Eplunus Colvin
On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. The Pine Bluff City Council will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. to deliberate on several ordinances and resolutions that aim to address pressing city needs, improve operations and enhance community development. The council will hold the third and final reading of an ordinance to authorize municipal departments, agencies, boards and commissions to make electronic payments.
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1 week ago | 
arkansasonline.com | Eplunus Colvin
On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. This year, the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual expo breakfast was filled with inspiration and recognition, but it was the words of guest speaker Bobby Gosser Jr. that seemed to resonate with attendees.
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1 month ago | 
nwaonline.com | Eplunus Colvin
Monday's Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting proceeded as scheduled despite a written cancellation attempt by County Judge Gerald Robinson. The majority of the Quorum Court members were present, while Robinson was absent. The most prominent action of the meeting was the successful override of the judge's veto of Ordinance 2025-8. A motion was made and seconded to override the veto, and after some discussion and clarification, a roll call vote was conducted.
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1 month ago | 
arkansasonline.com | Eplunus Colvin |I.C. Murrell
On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. The Arkansas County town of Almyra sustained significant damage from a confirmed tornado Wednesday, and on Thursday afternoon, Pine Bluff and other areas in southeast Arkansas were under tornado watches and flash flood warnings, and hail was reported. The National Weather Service in North Little Rock confirmed a tornado touched down near Almyra, southeast of Stuttgart and north of DeWitt.
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1 month ago | 
nwaonline.com | Eplunus Colvin |I.C. Murrell
The Arkansas County town of Almyra sustained significant damage from a confirmed tornado Wednesday. The National Weather Service in North Little Rock confirmed a tornado touched down near Almyra, southeast of Stuttgart and north of DeWitt. Emma Hyatt shared photos after the tornado hit the area and noticed the storm either damaged or obliterated several houses and shops as she drove around. Todd Wright saw the tornado from a distance as he sat in his front yard off Arkansas 130 in Almyra.
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1 month ago | 
nwaonline.com | Eplunus Colvin
A Jefferson County Quorum Court committee meeting Wednesday addressed several pressing budget and procedural issues. One primary topic of discussion was the transfer of funds. The Human Resource Committee, chaired by Justice of the Peace Conley Byrd, presented two appropriation ordinances aimed at transferring funds within the county's budget. The first ordinance proposed a transfer of $445,186 within Fund 2000 Road, reallocating money from salaries to maintenance and operations.
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1 month ago | 
nwaonline.com | Eplunus Colvin
Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers delivered her inaugural State of the City address Monday, outlining a vision for transformation, unity, and progress. The event at the Pine Bluff Convention Center was attended by city officials, community leaders, and residents. Flowers began by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the 36th mayor of Pine Bluff.
