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Don’t pass a law unless it is needed
State legislators generally do a good job of considering the issues, and I’m not one who bashes them. But we’ve…
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Trustees hear future facility options for library
The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System’s Board of Trustees listened to an assessment of its main branch’s future options in…
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Bill to ban enforcement of federal gun laws fails in committee
LITTLE ROCK — A bill that would make it illegal to enforce federal gun laws in Arkansas failed to clear…
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House speaker endorses steel mill project
LITTLE ROCK — The House speaker announced his support Thursday for a package of incentives for Big River Steel to…
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Western Amateur badges on sale
ROLAND, Ark. — A limited number of spectator badges will be sold for the prestigious Western Amateur tournament scheduled this…
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Mayor says little in response to city attorney’s allegation
Pine Bluff Mayor Debe Hollingsworth had little comment Thursday about allegations made by city attorney Althea Hadden-Scott.In a guest column…
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State chamber supports private health care expansion option
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas said Thursday it supports a proposal to provide…
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Charges against Gould mayor dismissed
STAR CITY — Felony and misdemeanor charges filed last year against Gould Mayor Earnest Nash Jr. have been dismissed, Prosecuting…
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Senate OKs school choice bill; House puts off override vote
LITTLE ROCK — A bill intended to replace Arkansas’ stricken school choice law passed the Senate on Thursday, while the…
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Visiting scholar to speak at UAPB
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will host a visiting scholar at noon Wednesday in the Kountz/Kyle Hall Auditorium…