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With no luncheon, Salvation Army sets drop-off fundraiser
Food, decorations, entertainment, door prizes and table favors are all important parts of the Christmas luncheon, sponsored by the Salvation…
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Group attends vets event
The United States Daughters (U.S.D.) of 1812 were among invited guests at the Veterans Day celebration at MacArthur Military Museum,…
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White Hall council OKs purchase of property
With the thought of future growth in mind, the White Hall City Council unanimously approved Monday evening the purchase of…
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Clinic to offer free flu shots Saturday
Jefferson Comprehensive Care System Inc. will offer free flu shots from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in a drive-thru…
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Eating right, sleeping helpful to overcome holidays’ stress
Overcrowded schedules, bills, conflicts at work or at home are all stressors people experience on a regular basis.
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Indian, Black heritage fair set
A Jefferson County native is inviting the community to the third annual Black Indian and Native American Heritage Month Fair…
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Schools in Pine Bluff, region awarded state literacy funds
The Arkansas Department of Education announced that $5.5 million literacy subgrants are being awarded to 128 schools and districts, including…
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Covid worsens social isolation
For many older Americans, loneliness and isolation were already a problem. The covid-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns have often…
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UA scholarship created by couple
A Little Rock couple has established the Cathy and Kevin Crass Advance Arkansas Endowed Scholarship with a $50,000 gift directed…
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Donations given to Pine Bluff schools
Covid-19 disrupted the educational system and left many families with reduced incomes and greater needs.