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Officials suspect suicide in Varner inmate death
An inmate at the Varner Unit died from an apparent suicide on Tuesday, according to a news release from the…
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Students receive gift donations
Educators and several members of the community donated gifts to students of James Matthews Elementary School in the Dollarway School…
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Pine Bluff, Jefferson County find ways to grow, build in challenging year
For many, 2020 can't fade into the rearview mirror fast enough. While Jefferson County residents suffered from the covid-19 pandemic…
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Bank sets release, call for earnings
Simmons First National Corp. expects to release fourth-quarter earnings before the market opening on Jan. 26. Management will conduct a…
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Commissioning set for new Army officers
Five new Army officers are scheduled to be commissioned by the Department of Military Science at Arkansas State University this…
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State row crops fared well, despite weather, pandemic
The year 2020 has been extraordinary, by almost any measure. And although the past 12 months have been filled with…
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Awards granted to single parents
The Jefferson County Single Parent Scholarship Fund recently awarded eight scholarships for fall 2020, according to a news release.
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White Hall Museum chief’s path led through classroom
Long before Brenda Doucey was the friendly face greeting visitors to the White Hall Museum, she taught English, creative writing,…
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News not totally bad as year of pandemic comes to close
It's been a long strange year, but there were a few bright spots, from selfless generosity and Christmas cheer to…
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Agencies closing for holiday
Several local agencies will be closed in observance of the new year: