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UAM Chancellor appoints panel for racial equity, diversity, inclusion
The University of Arkansas at Monticello has created the Chancellor’s Focus Group for Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. “The stated…
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Pine Bluff churches to honor late U.S. Rep. John Lewis
Area churches will honor the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30, for 80 seconds —…
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The next step has to be unity
How do we have unity among people? Acceptance is vital in the process to achieve unity among the people. Do…
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Sheriff’s office reports scams in unemployment benefits
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a large-scale scam involving fraudulent unemployment benefits claims. “Criminals not yet…
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First Trinity to give away food July 31
First Trinity Church of God in Christ, 800 S. Catalpa St., will give away food from noon to 3 p.m.…
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Mt. Zion at Altheimer opens pantry Aug. 1
The Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at Altheimer, will open its food pantry Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to…
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Arkansas’ 2020 sales tax holiday begins Aug. 1
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 2, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales…
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Empty PB bank is considered by casino for hiring, training
The Bank of America Building in Pine Bluff will soon have a new tenant, at least for a short while,…
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Census Bureau to begin emailing residents; PB team begins training soon
The U.S. Census Bureau will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census,…
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House of Bread, local, national leaders set prayer rally
From 6-9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, the ninth annual prayer rally will be held on the grounds of the Pine…