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Correction
Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll said a quote attributed to him in a Tuesday article was incorrect.Carroll, a Democratic…
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Dollarway school board suspends elementary teacher
The Dollarway School District Board of Directors voted to suspend a James Matthews Elementary School teacher at a special called…
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Dollarway schools warned by state of precarious financial status
A 14-day tutoring contract extension — priced at more than $21,000 — was approved in a split vote of the…
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3-vehicle accident
Police responded to a three-vehicle accident Thursday at Olive Street and West 36th Avenue. Multiple individuals were transported by ambulance…
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Gould mayor no-show at meeting; alderman resigns
GOULD — Mayor Earnest Nash Jr., who faces seven criminal charges that could lead to his removal from office, didn’t…
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Clarification
Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas will be honoring former Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Historical Museum director, Sue…
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Police Report 4-11-12
March 26Randy Reynolds, garage supervisor for the White Hall School District, reported five of 10 school buses parked outside the…
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Petrino’s Fate: It’s about the money
Bobby Petrino ruined my last column, and as I write I know Jeff Long may ruin this one.Following Petrino’s post-accident…
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Bucking trends with fatal consequences
As crime nationwide nears a 20-year ebb, a recent New York Times report highlights a disturbing trend to the contrary:…
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HIPPY celebrates 20 years of service
Editor, The Commercial:Happy birthday and congratulations to the directors and staff (past and present), for 20 consecutive years of service…