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Meeting on schools asks questions, delves into possible solutions From funding, mentorship, and parent involvement, many problems were presented Thursday night during the "School Consolidation Community Meeting," hosted by Go Forward Pine Bluff. by Eplunus Colvin

Schools gaining, officials contend While Go Forward Pine Bluff hosted a meeting at the Pine Bluff Convention Center on Thursday evening to discuss the possible merger of the Dollarway School District with the Pine Bluff School District -- both of which are currently under state control -- Dollarway Superintendent Barbara Warren and other district officials went online to discuss gains the district has made even in the midst of a pandemic that has nearly three-quarters of the student body receiving instruction remotely. by Dale Ellis

Cinema owner's interest in old Walmart site discussed The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency is in discussions with an investor who wants to put a cinema and trampoline park in the old Walmart building at The Pines mall, although the financial arrangements for the deal are far from settled. by Byron Tate

Sheriff's office takes pink ribbons to heart The Jefferson County sheriff's office has been observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with personnel showing their commitment by wearing pink ribbons, hanging the ribbons throughout the building and showcasing them in the windshields of vehicles. by Special to The Commercial

School consolidation ideas exclude Watson Chapel district, state says The Watson Chapel School District is not being considered in any official consolidation study or proposal, according to the Arkansas Department of Education. by Eplunus Colvin

OPINION | EDITORIAL: Term limits resurfaces as ballot issue this year If you feel as if you are forever voting on something regarding term limits, you are correct. October 30, 2020

OPINION | WILLIAM SHUGHART II: Time to end daylight saving Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, and most Americans -- those not living in Arizona, Hawaii or our outlying territories (Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, ... by William F. Shughart II InsideSources.com - October 30, 2020

Red Ribbon Week Red Ribbon Week by Special to The Commercial - October 30, 2020

Calendar 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 ... by Pine Bluff Commercial - October 30, 2020

OPINION | JENISE GILLIARD: The Greatest Place in The Whole World Has No Address The story behind this article captures lyrics of a scripturally-based expression given to Minister Jenise “Sandy” (Blake) Gilliard on Nov. 24, 2016. The timing ... by Jenise Blake Gilliard Special to The Commercial - October 30, 2020

Expert: Poultry industry recovery complex The poultry industry, battered on multiple fronts by the covid-19 pandemic, is making modest gains, but recovery into 2021 may be its slowest in nearly a decade... by Mary Hightower Special to The Commercial - October 30, 2020

Pine Bluff Area Church News beginning Oct. 30 UNION HOPEWELL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 1121 Persimmon St., will commemorate its 150th church anniversary at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. The church was built in 1... by Pine Bluff Commercial - October 30, 2020

Center upgrade funding gets OK A $30,000 request by the Pine Bluff Convention Center to fund covid-19 upgrades, air conditioning repair, and a pre-inspection boiler tear-down was approved Wed... by Dale Ellis - October 29, 2020

Foundation awards $83,650 to Pine Bluff-area nonprofit agencies The Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation has awarded $83,650 to 30 local nonprofits for the current grant cycle. by Special to The Commercial - October 29, 2020

Njue gets UAPB Extension post The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has named Obadiah M. Njue the Extension administrator/assistant dean for Extension and outreach in the UAPB School of A... by Special to The Commercial - October 29, 2020