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Examining our conversations about race
When people call for a national “conversation” about race, what they really have in mind is a lecture. Sometimes President…
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Jeff Hubanks best man for the job
Editor, The Commercial:I just wanted to ask the mayor why in the world would anyone go elsewhere looking for a…
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Lake View legacy in question
LITTLE ROCK — Six years after the long-running Lake View lawsuit over school funding was resolved, the legacy of the…
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HUD response expected in about 30 days, PBECD says
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is expected to address within about 30 days the Pine Bluff Economic…
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Pine Bluff-based Simmons First and Relyance banks make expansion moves
Simmons First National Corporation CEO-elect George Makris said Friday that his bank’s $16.9 million bid for Little Rock-headquartered Metropolitan National…
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Police officers recognized for job performance
A number of Pine Bluff police officers were recognized for their job performance Tuesday morning during the Coffee with the…
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Summer 2013 cooler than 2012
The three-month period from June 1 until Aug. 31 — known as meteorological summer — was very different this year…
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Police investigate infant’s death
Pine Bluff police are conducting an investigation into what was called a “suspicious death” Friday morning.Deputy Chief Kelvin Sergeant said…
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Jefferson County Road Department and Recycling Report
Roads repaired by the Jefferson County Road Department last week are as follows:Aug. 23• Patching Crew: Resurfaced Irene Road by…
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Highway Dedication
Standing in the middle of the new Arkansas 530 near Arkansas 212 on Friday, Star City Mayor Gene Yarbough —…