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PB’s jobless numbers are highest in state
Pine Bluff’s unemployment rate from April to May jumped from 4.8 percent to 6.2 percent, according to the most recent…
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Simmons reports Q2 earnings
Simmons First National Corporation has announced a net income of $55.6 million for the quarter that ended June 30, 2019,…
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Federal report cites rise in online bullying
When Julie, not her real name, found out that her 12-year-old son was the victim of brutal cyberbullying, she didn’t…
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Bank opens loan office in downtown PB
Officials with FBT Bank and Mortgage, formerly Fordyce Bank and Trust, were joined by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington, Jefferson…
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Relyance Crown Club travels to Mackinac Island
A deluxe motorcoach filled with Relyance Bank Crown Club members traveled to Upper Michigan and Mackinac Island recently.The travelers stopped…
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FBI investigation of ‘human chop shop’ uncovers buckets of body parts, ‘Frankenstein’ corpse
FBI agents investigating an alleged "human chop shop" say there were all sorts of ghastly sights when they raided an Arizona…
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Table saws sold at Lowe’s recalled due to fire hazard
A table saw sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide is being recalled due to potential fire hazards, according to the…
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Library Board to hold meeting July 30
The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees will meet at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. The meeting will be…
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Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner visits Rice Research center
STUTTGART – July 25 wasn’t a typical day in the office for Dan Berkovitz, a commissioner of the Commodity Futures…
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Division pours brewer interest into Aug. 15 hops workshop
An explosion in craft brewing in Arkansas has raised interest in hops, a crop whose commercial potential is being evaluated…