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The bogus threat from Shariah Law
In the 19th century, Catholicism was regarded by many people in this country as thoroughly incompatible with Americanism. They saw…
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Does Jesus approve such attitudes?
Editor, The Commercial:In Jason Tolbert’s recent column, he asserts that John Wolfe was voted for by slightly over 67,000 Democrats…
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Police Report 6-13-12
June 4Carolyn Cates of 205 Reynolds St., White Hall, told Sgt. Sandy Castleberry that an interior and exterior wall of…
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District takeover was predictable
Very often bad news sneaks up on us like the proverbial thief in the night. That isn’t the case with…
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COGIC convention honors 3 non-profit service agencies
The Arkansas First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ donated canned goods to the Salvation Army, Neighbor to Neighbor and…
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Indictments reflect great hubris
While the story didn’t even make a big local splash, last week the Commercial reported on an alleged criminal enterprise…
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Judicial elections protected from toxic campaigning
If Arkansas wants to continue electing judges, it must make plans to keep the elections honest and safe from toxic…
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Beebe: Legislature needs to revisit school choice
LITTLE ROCK — A federal judge’s ruling striking down Arkansas’ school choice law means the Legislature will have to revisit…
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Beebe names 28 to state boards, commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe announced 28 appointments to state boards and commissions Tuesday including these from Southeast Arkansas:• Doug Brown of…
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Changes to secretary of state’s office recommended in study
LITTLE ROCK — Bolstering the election’s division staff and considering the privatization of the State Capitol Police force are among…