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Citizens should become involved in watch meetings
Editor, The Commercial:I’d like to commend the efforts of all involved in planning the recent city meetings to curtail violence…
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State Police director applauds multi-agency operation
Col. JR Howard, director of the Arkansas State Police, on Thursday told a Pine Bluff civic club he was never…
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High court upholds $48 million award
The Arkansas Supreme Court last week upheld a $48 million award to farmers in a lawsuit over tainted rice. Justices…
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Americans need to know the truth
Editor, The Commercial:Mercy me, sakes alive, and carrot coffee! What is the truth in what is being stated as fact…
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Program unveiled to deal with hot check problem
A new program to deal with the problem of hot checks received by merchants in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County…
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Upgrades may smooth highway, barge traffic
WASHINGTON – Two bridges that link Arkansas to Mississippi will receive high-tech upgrades to improve highway flow between the states…
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Lighthouse board considers roof repair options
The Pine Bluff Lighthouse Charter School board of directors discussed roof repair options at its regular monthly meeting Thursday night.Lighthouse…
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‘Happy brithday, Jesus!’
Christmas has brought a fine little controversy to northeast Arkansas, in Paragould. A teacher put up a “Happy Birthday, Jesus”…
Obituaries
James Biley
Mr. James Moore Biley, 77 of Pine Bluff, passed away, Sunday, December 11, 2011. He was born in Sherrill to…
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PB council further discusses raises; decision expected Monday
Two different proposals for how to distribute raises to Pine Bluff city employees remain on the table after Thursday’s special…