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Workshop to teach selling to Arkansas LITTLE ROCK -- For small businesses looking to expand their clientele, the state of Arkansas could be a potential customer. by Tracy Courage Special to The Commercial

Levon Helm grew up in Arkansas before finding fame in The Band Mark Lavon "Levon" Helm was born in Turkey Scratch on May 26, 1940. From that tiny Southeast Arkansas burg, he went on to worldwide fame with his rock group The Band. by Special to The Commercial

Water projects receive funding The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Commission approved $4,626,938 for water and wastewater projects in seven Arkansas communities Jan. 20, according to a news release. by Special to The Commercial

Photographer captured Delta life One of the most prolific Arkansas photographers of the 20th century, Geleve Grice, captured both historic moments and everyday life. by Special to The Commercial

Early going suggests Saracen bet a winner For the second month in a row, the numbers coming out of Saracen Casino Resort are cause for Carlton Saffa to crow a bit as the doubters eat some of the same bird. by Byron Tate Pine Bluff Commercial

Calendar for Jan. 25, 2021 Editor's Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact ... January 25, 2021

OPINION | OTHERS SAY: Rich nations failing vaccine equity ideal The director general of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that the globe "is on the brink of a catastrophic moral failur... by The Washington Post - January 25, 2021

OPINION | OTHERS SAY: Biden's shot to shift courts Four years of court-packing by President Donald Trump and then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., filled our federal judiciary with extremist judges... by The Washington Post - January 25, 2021

OPINION | GREG SARGENT: Hawley’s sad cleanup act Sen. Josh Hawley has a problem. The Missouri Republican thought he had cleverly spied an opening: He grabbed an early role as lead promoter of our former presid... by Greg Sargent The Washington Post - January 24, 2021

OPINION | EDITORIAL: CASA shelter could use a helping hand It is a story of good works and pain. We'll start with the good works. January 24, 2021

Layup by Okojie caps Dollarway's comeback victory In Jacksonville, Dollarway's boys basketball team stormed backed from 10 points down and went ahead on a Prince Okojie layup off his own steal with 10.7 seconds... by I.C. Murrell - January 24, 2021

UAPB men's team falls short at home The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team lost 66-57 to Texas Southern on Saturday in a home game at the H.O. Clemmons Arena. by Special to The Commercial - January 24, 2021

Survey focuses on feral hog data The Arkansas Feral Hog Eradication Task Force is unveiling a new tool to help coordinate the fight against invasive pests. A new mobile-friendly survey will ena... by Special to The Commercial - January 24, 2021

Veterans service asks for volunteer drivers Veterans Administration Voluntary Service representatives from Veterans Service and Community Organizations recently met virtually and heard the need for volunt... by Special to The Commercial - January 24, 2021

Zebras show no rust in 1st game after layoff SHERIDAN -- Pine Bluff last played a basketball game Dec. 18, but it hardly showed in the way the Zebras played Saturday. by I.C. Murrell - January 24, 2021