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UA, ASU boards vote to opt out of gun law, raise tuition
State Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 6:22pmLITTLE ROCK — Trustees of Arkansas’ two largest university systems voted unanimously Thursday to opt out of a new law that allows college faculty and staff with permits to carry a concealed...
Man arrested on Governor’s Mansion grounds
State Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 6:17pmLITTLE ROCK — A man was taken into custody early Thursday after he climbed over a fence and broke into a vehicle on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion, state police said.
Ramon Taylor, 32...
Democrats paint Cotton as extremist on Iran sanctions proposal
State Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 6:14pmWASHINGTON — The campaign arm of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday criticized U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, as “an extreme ideologue” over an amendment he offered to the Nuclear Iran...
Dollarway High School announces Class of 2013
Area Digest Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 4:26pmDollarway High School recently announced the graduation of its 2013 senior class. The valedictorian was Juana’ Boone, and the salutatorian was Chelsea Osademe. The graduates include Tyron Adams,...
UAPB awards scholarship to Blytheville student
Area Digest Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 4:18pmThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently awarded a University Scholarship to Christan Stokes, a 2013 honor graduate of Blytheville High School.
Stokes maintained a 4.0 grade point...
Local church to host summer block party Saturday
Area Digest Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 4:10pmThe Church of God, 7111 Shannon Road in Pine Bluff, will host a free summer block party from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.
There will be burgers, hot dogs, popcorn, lemonade, games, and bounce...
UAPB awards scholarship to Illinois student
Area Digest Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 4:05pmThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently awarded an Academic Scholarship to Tierra Poyner of Belleville, Ill., a 2013 graduate of Belleville East High School in Belleville, Ill. She...
Ridgway Graduation
Features Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 4:01pmRidgway Christian School held its 2013 graduation Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church.
Local church to sell chicken dinners Saturday
Church News Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 3:59pmFaith Temple Church of God in Christ, 5302 W. 13th Ave. in Pine Bluff, will sell chicken dinners for $8 apiece beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.
If five or more dinners are ordered, they can be...
Crime Advisory Commission to meet June 13
Letters Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 3:57pmThe Crime Advisory Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at the City Hall Council Chambers Board Room.
The Crime Advisory Commission meets every second and fourth Thursday. The...