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Senate to begin farm bill debate next week
State Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 10:03pmWASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate will begin debate Monday on a five-year farm bill that provides additional support to Arkansas rice growers than was considered a year ago.
The legislation,...
Oily prodigal son returns
Columns and Blogs Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 10:00pmWhy do we believe the things we do? In criminology I spend a lot time refuting the popular belief that crime could be reduced if only we had tough enough sentences. Proponents of “getting tough”...
Turning to more rational voices
Editorials Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 10:00pmSince the Department of Community Corrections first announced its plans to locate halfway houses for level 3 and 4 sex offenders on its property adjacent to its female housing facility, the...
Budget news mostly good, some bad
Columns and Blogs Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 10:00pmThere was good news and bad news about the federal government’s finances this week. Let’s start, and end, with the good news.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) this week estimated that...
UAPB Child Development Center sparking early interest in science, math
Features Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 9:32pmChildren at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Child Development Center are learning early about science and math-related careers. The preschoolers recently participated in “That STEM...
State Treasurer Martha Shoffner jailed on federal charges
State Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 9:25pmLITTLE ROCK — State Treasurer Martha Shoffner was being held in the Pulaski County jail late Saturday following her arrested on federal charges, the FBI said.
Shoffner, who was known for...
A REMARKABLE JOURNEY Visual voyage through black history an eye-opener
Local Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 7:10pmThere have been several excellent history books compiled on Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, but they’ve primarily outlined the lives and experiences of whites, chiefly those who actually aided...
Council facing lengthy Monday night agenda
Local Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 6:38pmThe Pine Bluff City Council faces a lengthy agenda at its Monday night meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the civic center’s council chambers.
Twelve ordinances and nine resolutions will be...
Single Parents Scholarship board presents mural to center
Features Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 11:00amThe Jefferson County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Board recently presented a framed mural of colorful Mardi Gras masks to Precious Hearts Student Center. The mural was given to express...
Bankruptcies
Public Records Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 9:00amArkansas
George Jeffery and Bessie Jeffery, 104 N. Cherry, Stuttgart; filed Chapter 13 May 9.
Cleveland
Theresa Denise Haynes, P.O. Box 707, Rison; filed Chapter 13 May 10.
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