Back in his hometown dressed in a clergyman's robe, Henry "Hank" Wilkins IV was in a familiar setting, preaching the word of God in front of an estimated 360 p…
by I.C. Murrell May 28, 2023This is the 15th and final entry in the Class of 2023 series.
by I.C. Murrell May 28, 2023May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a contributing risk for heart disease in individuals, according to Teresa …
by Debbie Archer Special to The Commercial May 28, 2023A nonviolence youth rally has been scheduled for September in the Pine Bluff School District aiming to curb the violence plaguing the community.
by Eplunus Colvin May 28, 2023A series of stories in The Commercial recently by reporter Eplunus Colvin on the "what's next" aspect of the failed Go Forward Pine Bluff-sponsored sales tax s…
May 28, 2023In 2009, the Lord God directed me to write these words amidst the rot occurring in the city. Sent to channels 7, 11, 4, 16, and the Democrat-Gazette.
by Jesse Turner Special to The Commercial May 28, 2023State Rep. Vivian Flowers (D-Pine Bluff) will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Pine Bluff High School. Flowers w…
by Special to The Commercial May 28, 2023University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff baseball player JaKobi Jackson was selected to play in the Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game and will play fo…
by Special to The Commercial May 28, 2023Pine Bluff will see Black Pilots of America from across the country arrive on the tarmac of Pine Bluff Regional Airport Grider Field to celebrate "Operation Sk…
by Richard Ledbetter Special to The Commercial May 27, 2023Following a year of planning and preparations, Harbor Oaks is finally resurrected.
by I.C. Murrell May 27, 2023The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will soon begin its bachelor of science program in engineering, pending approval from the Arkansas Department of Highe…
by I.C. Murrell May 27, 2023The Ivy Center for Education celebrated its seventh White Coat Ceremony and first Green Coat Ceremony and Banquet at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
by Special to The Commercial May 27, 2023Black history, conflict resolution classes set
May 27, 2023Editor's Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact…
May 27, 2023Thirdhand smoke is a relatively new concept that has gained attention in recent years. It refers to the residual tobacco smoke that lingers on surfaces and in …
by Marian Evans Special to The Commercial May 27, 2023