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Washington Digest — Senate defends aid to Egypt
WASHINGTON — The Senate last week killed an effort to end U.S. funding for Egypt until democracy is restored, following…
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ICVR Pen or Pencil youth to participate in March on Washington
Five students being mentored through the Pine Bluff Pen or Pencil Initiative will travel Aug. 25-27 to Washington, D.C., to…
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Taking it to the Streets
Neighbors meet to participate in the 3rd Avenue Neighborhood Watch “Taking it to the Streets” event on Thursday. (Special to…
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How a true democracy operates
Cokie’s mother, Lindy Claiborne Boggs, was born on a plantation in the segregated south before women could vote. When she…
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Parks and recreation committee supports Merrill Center package
The Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation Commission’s Maintenance Committee on Thursday afternoon unanimously endorsed a proposed improvement package of an…
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The sins of Janet Yellen
Washington, D.C., is a generous and forgiving place. It’s full of people who have had successful careers and made lots…
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Take advantage of tax-free holiday
Although we support the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would allow states to collect sales tax on online purchases, we also…
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Panel endorses use of $400,000 for health exchange meetings
LITTLE ROCK — A legislative panel Thursday endorsed a request by the state Minority Health Commission to use $383,624 in…
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Community development panel endorses promotion of interim director
The Pine Bluff City Council’s Community Development Committee is recommending that Economic and Community Development Department Interim Director Larry Matthews’…
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Volunteers, spectators experience Alotian
ROLAND — Bright-eyed and eager, two ball spotters headed for The Alotian Club on a shuttle leaned forward for the…