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Difficult to defend
In recent days we have seen ample evidence that the constitutionally guaranteed freedoms we cherish often exact a high price.…
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Jobs versus net jobs
One of the reasons for the popularity of political rhetoric is that everybody can be right, in terms of their…
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Gambling proposals should get attention of state chamber
Various organizations have been waging campaigns over the past few months to refer proposals to expand gambling in Arkansas significantly,…
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Six apply for assistant fire chief post
The application period for the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services deputy chief position ended July 2, yielding six candidates…
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Nanotechnology research in Arkansas bears fruit
LITTLE ROCK — A lubricant developed in Arkansas and described as a scientific breakthrough will be used in equipment distributed…
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Beebe seeks disaster declaration for entire state because of drought
LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday he has requested a federal disaster declaration for the entire state because…
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Beebe won’t support medical marijuana initiative
LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday that if a ballot initiative to make medical marijuana legal in Arkansas…
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Grant receipt procedure changes, Hale informs airport commission
A change in the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics’ grant reimbursement method is necessitating some financial alterations for Pine Bluff Municipal…
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School board filing period ends
The one-week filing period for school board candidates in Jefferson County ended at noon Tuesday with a number of incumbents…
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PBSD interim superintendent brings fresh ideas to post
Linda Watson plans to have a positive impact on the Pine Bluff School District during her tenure as the district’s…