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Video clips from the mayoral forum
The nine candidates for Pine Bluff mayor participated in a forum Thursday.The event was organized by The Commercial, moderated by…
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The Punic Wars all over again
Regular readers of the Commercial know that we are fond of historically informed perspective. Today we draw inspiration from the…
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Two killed in accident in Desha County
Two people were killed Wednesday morning in a head-0n crash in Desha County.Susie M. Bryant, 62, of Arkansas City, was…
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New faces on the highways
They’ve been in the field for months now, since spring, but only since October began have they been on their…
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Mayoral hopefuls repeat key messages, exchange verbal jabs
Pine Bluff’s nine mayoral hopefuls started a Thursday night Commercial-sponsored debate at the convention center primarily with recitations of their…
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Medical marijuana more than name implies
After several attempts in previous years to get on the Arkansas ballot, supporters of legalizing medical marijuana found success in…
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Weather team investigates storm damage
The storms that rolled through Southeast Arkansas early Wednesday night caused some damage in the region and authorities are searching…
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Dollarway’s case for No. 1
For the Dollarway Cardinals, the trick this week has been to keep any emotions surrounding tonight’s game against the Stuttgart…
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Talk show host calls anti-medical marijuana ad racist
LITTLE ROCK — Talk show host Montel Williams on Thursday accused opponents of a proposed initiated act on medical marijuana…
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Saline River Shootout has added importance this year
It is the annual Saline River Shootout, but it is taking place a few weeks later this year because of…