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Hollingsworth: 2002 residency ordinance supersedes 2000 measure
An ordinance adopted by the Pine Bluff City Council in 2002 negates 2000 legislation on the question of a local…
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Area legislators assess prospects for new session
The Arkansas State Legislature convenes Monday in Little Rock to kick off the regular session of the 89th General Assembly…
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Police called to reported shooting
Pine Bluff police were dispatched to a reported shooting near 26th Avenue and Ash Street about 9:35 p.m. Friday. Details…
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Mayor rates town hall meeting as a beneficial communications tool
Mayor Debe Hollingsworth thinks citizens should have an opportunity to converse directly with their political leaders. That’s why she’s pleased…
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Lawmakers tout bills to curb human trafficking
LITTLE ROCK — A bipartisan group of lawmakers announced plans Friday to file legislation this year to strengthen the state’s…
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Carter: May be no fix for struggling rural hospitals
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’ House speaker-elect said Friday there may not be a fix for struggling rural hospitals that are…
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Quest school plans informational luncheon Tuesday
Quest Middle School of Pine Bluff will be hold an informational luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the…
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Interim police chief discusses plan for reducing homicides
Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Jeff Hubanks is not happy about the number of homicides the city recorded last year,…
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Leave the past behind; move city forward
Editor, The Commercial:After reading and hearing opinions from the media and citizens of Pine Bluff, I decided to accept them…
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Arts & Science Center to honor its volunteers Jan. 17
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 Main St., will honor volunteers who work on exhibitions, in the…