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Harvesting slowed by wind, rain
Winds and rain from Hurricane Delta, the 25th named storm of 2020, blew through much of southeastern Arkansas recently and…
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15 schools selected for trees from state
The Forestry Division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture selected 15 school playgrounds to participate in the Shade Trees on…
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Alliance VP now certified in field
Nancy Lee McNew, vice president of economic development for the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, earned the designation of…
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Firefighters mastering getting water to scene
All tankers are designed to carry water or chemicals.
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Simmons First to restart stock-buyback program
Simmons First National Corp., parent company of Simmons Bank, announced Thursday the resumption of the previously approved stock repurchase program.
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Downtown Pine Bluff businesses are eligible for virus aid
Pine Bluff Downtown Development Inc. has received Arkansas Historic Preservation funds through Main Street Arkansas to assist businesses during the…
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Extension group sets fundraiser
The Jefferson County Extension Homemakers are selling fresh 2020 crop shelled pecans and peanuts during their annual fundraiser.
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Banker Pittillo will lead board of Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff
Scott Pittillo of Jefferson County has been elected chairman of the Jefferson Regional board of directors at Pine Bluff.
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NAACP planning a virtual fundraiser
The Drew County NAACP Branch #6042 will hold its 2020 Freedom Fund Gala from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30 by Zoom…