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Superproject legislation advances in House
LITTLE ROCK — Legislation containing a package of state incentives for a proposed $1.1 billion steel mill in northeastern Arkansas…
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Alumni Report for 04-04-13
Each week, The Commercial will run the list of active-status athletes from the area with their recent statistics in professional…
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House rejects bill to halt enrollment-based school mergers
LITTLE ROCK — Legislation to impose a two-year moratorium on school mergers based on enrollment failed Wednesday in the state…
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Halter boasts $1 million raised for governor’s race
LITTLE ROCK — Former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter boasted Wednesday of raising $1 million in two months for his 2014…
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Residency issue to be discussed by council Friday
The Pine Bluff City Council will meet in a called session at 2 p.m. Friday to discuss a possible compromise…
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CLIMBING THE LADDER Fire department promotes nine
The Pine Bluff Convention Center hosted a promotion ceremony Wednesday to recognize nine members of the Pine Bluff Fire and…
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With tornado likelihood hitting its peak, emergency manager pushes preparation
It’s long been said that Arkansas’ fifth season is “tornado.” That’s an unpleasant reality, magnified by the fact that twisters…
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Educational access conference set April 18-19 at UAPB
Multiple workshops will be available to attendees at the 20th Annual Mary E. Benjamin Educational Access Conference April 18 and…
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Police find suspected drugs after serving search warrant
Twenty-four grams of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia were seized Monday morning and one person was arrested after police served…
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Local groups observe National Alcohol Awareness Month
HOPE Community Coalition in collaboration with SOS (Students with Opportunities to Soar) is joining other organizations across the country to…