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School law unrealistic
The headline in Sunday’s edition — “Local schools fail to reach standards on Benchmark tests” — was accurate. “Twenty-three out…
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Education board denies three more charter schools
LITTLE ROCK — The state Board of Education turned down three applications for new charter schools Tuesday, a day after…
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Duel of Eagles ends in Ridgway’s favor
By Brennon KeysOF THE COMMERCIAL STAFFLarry Tate finished the night two rebounds shy of a triple-double Tuesday evening, registering 16…
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Pine Bluff Board recognizes teacher achievement
The Pine Bluff School Board and District Superintendent Jerry Payne honored Arkansas Teacher of the Year finalist Shelina Warren of…
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Jonesboro pastor pleads to fraud, tax evasion charges
LITTLE ROCK — A Jonesboro pastor has pleaded guilty to defrauding an Oklahoma bank and failure to pay payroll taxes,…
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Changes to zoning code discussed in committee
A Pine Bluff City Council committee on Tuesday passed some proposed changes to the city’s zoning code on to the…
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Arsenal Commander Discusses Mission
Col. Franz J. Amann, commander of the Pine Bluff Arsenal, told a meeting of the Pine Bluff Rotary Club on…
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Communitywide talks on race result in goal-setting for improving PB
Racism, its effect on the community and ways to improve Pine Bluff were discussed Tuesday in a community conversation facilitated…
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Davis back at practice
By Robbie NeiswangerArkansas News BureauFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas running back Knile Davis has returned to the practice field roughly three months…
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Chapel Board Terminates LL Owen Employee
The Watson Chapel School Board voted to terminate the employment contract of a cafeteria employee at L.L. Owen Elementary during…