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Governor, officials address water woes Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson came to Pine Bluff on Tuesday to meet with city and county leaders and other officials to discuss the "catastrophic" water pressure problems caused by last week's winter storm. by Eplunus Colvin

Pine Bluff sees ease-up of water troubles Liberty Utilities crews are starting to see some improvement in the city's water problems, officials said Tuesday. by I.C. Murrell

Water pressure's increase allows hospital to accept patients again After two days of not being able to take patients, Jefferson Regional Medical Center is beginning its return to full operations. by Byron Tate

Authority tells its water users to save for now Hardin Public Water Authority is asking its customers in Jefferson County and those in the southern portion of White Hall and Pine Bluff to be conscious of water usage until their supplier, Liberty Utilities, is up and fully running. by Deborah Horn Special to The Commercial

AG, Commission open investigations of utility The Arkansas Public Service Commission and the state attorney general's office announced on Tuesday investigations into Liberty Utilities' preparedness for and reaction to a loss in water pressure that has paralyzed much of Pine Bluff. by I.C. Murrell

Wildcats earn region spot, date with Billies today Patiently waiting amid more adversity, Watson Chapel got its chance to extend the boys basketball season in the District 4A-8 tournament and made the most of it... by I.C. Murrell - February 24, 2021

Double strike leaves record 15-inch snow After double snowfalls, White Hall officials report that there were areas of the city with 15 inches or more but little structural damage. by Deborah Horn, Special to The Commercial - February 24, 2021

Community Briefs Pilgrim Church to open pantry February 24, 2021

OPINION | OTHERS SAY: 1st hearing on riot offers few answers “W ho’s in charge? Who was ultimately responsible for the safety of the Capitol?” Those were the questions asked by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Tuesday after the Se... by The Washington Post - February 24, 2021

Workers return to county offices, face reduction in water pressure County offices are having to adjust as the reduced water pressure continues to be an issue in Pine Bluff. After county offices were closed last week due to the ... by Eplunus Colvin - February 23, 2021

Search of water lines yet to yield big break Workers from Liberty Utilities are still searching for a "major" line break that may have compromised Pine Bluff's water system and reduced the water pressure i... by I.C. Murrell - February 23, 2021

Water tanker couldn't stay, Guard says The Arkansas National Guard had to move its water tanker from a for-profit dialysis center because to leave it there would have been against federal law, a guar... by Byron Tate - February 23, 2021

School is virtual for lack of water The water pressure crisis in Pine Bluff has extended to local school districts. by I.C. Murrell - February 23, 2021

Golden Lions face Prairie View A&M The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team returns to action tonight against Prairie View A&M at 6 in a nationally televised game on ESPNU. ... by Special to The Commercial - February 23, 2021

Calendar for Feb. 23, 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 ... February 23, 2021