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Adult jail offering new way for inmates to buy commissary items
The Jefferson County Adult Detention Center has developed a new way for inmates and their families to buy commissary items…
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Real estate
The following Jefferson County properties were transferred or sold recently with recording date, amount (if property was sold), owner, previous…
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Purple martins spotted in Pine Bluff
The appearance of purple martins is traditionally thought of as one of the first signs of spring and two pairs…
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First African-American sergeant major to retire
After spending 38 years in the military, Arkansas’ first African-American sergeant major is preparing to retire.“I’m ready to go home,”…
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Beebe striving for relevance in year of GOP dominance
LITTLE ROCK — In his final regular session as governor, Democrat Mike Beebe for the first time is dealing with…
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Lawmakers working to solve Rubik’s Cube-like budget puzzle
LITTLE ROCK — The chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee sees the state’s proposed $4.9 billion budget and…
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Majority of Arkansas call centers implement Smart911
FORT SMITH — As implementation of the Smart911 system spreads in Arkansas, the software provider and its users have only…
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Weevils mirror Blossoms with OT loss
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Southwestern Oklahoma State scored 20 points in overtime to defeat the University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s…
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Mayor discusses personnel decisions
Mayor Debe Hollingsworth on Friday addressed her actions regarding a promotion of one city employee and the hiring of another…
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Business News Roundup — Tax battle brews at Capitol
State lawmakers are eyeing several areas for reforming the state’s tax code. By some estimates, there are more than $2…