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Simmons First recognized for growth
Simmons First National Corp. was recognized by online business publication TheStreet.com for strong growth in a couple of key areas…
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St. Joseph hires new principal
Alexandra Pritchett has been named principal of St. Joseph Catholic School in Pine Bluff, succeeding Principal Brenda Costello, who announced…
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UAPB to offer robotics institute
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will offer a Robotics/Nanoscience Institute June 18-29 geared toward teachers in many areas…
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USDA to begin testing for additional strains of E. coli
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that it would begin implementing a zero-tolerance…
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State revenue above forecast in May
LITTLE ROCK — Tax collections in Arkansas were 4.1 percent above forecast in May and 6.6 percent above collections a…
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Propellant disposal scheduled at Arsenal
Unused and expired propellant will be destroyed at the Pine Bluff Arsenal starting Wednesday morning, a spokesman said.The propellant is…
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Internet liberates the worst in us
Good spelling this past week received some much-needed publicity. Unfortunately, these days, it seems spelling almost a lost art. Email,…
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Jefferson County 4-H announces contest winners
The Jefferson County 4-H program is pleased to announce the 2012 county 4-H Broiler Barbecue and Farm Bureau Dairy Recipe…
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Reported disturbance leads to drug arrest
A reported disturbance on the west side of Pine Bluff Saturday resulted in the arrest of a man on drug…
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GOP to hold county convention
Electing members to the Fourth District committee will top the agenda when the Jefferson County Republican Committee County Convention meets…