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The Generator event aids business success The Generator took part in a weeklong worldwide event aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, and while director Mildred Franco said she was proud to be included in such a far-flung exercise, it was the home-spun stories of business success that may have had the biggest impact. by Byron Tate

Pine Bluff native returns to past to create art pieces during covid It was going to be Eric Freeman's year with a scheduled exhibit at the Batesville Area Arts Council Gallery featuring his large-scale paintings, a strong affiliation with the Arts and Science Center and his "Pine Bluff is Sexy" T-shirts taking off. by Deborah Horn Special to The Commercial

Virtual learners struggle to adapt The pandemic has shifted the academic learning environment and many students have struggled virtually to the adjustments. by Eplunus Colvin

Extension specialist helps farmers in state deal with stress Weather extremes, market fluctuations and regulation changes are just a handful of factors that can make farm life stressful. by Mary Hightower Special to The Commercial

Man held in September killing freed One of four men jailed in connection with one of three homicides that occurred Sept. 3 in Pine Bluff has been released after prosecutors determined the case against him was not strong enough to take to court. by Dale Ellis

Release of suspects shows system works Jefferson County has had a couple of high-profile releases of suspects, and while that is anguishing in some senses, it's encouraging in others. November 29, 2020

Jefferson County Food Safety for the week of 11-29-20 The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments that include restaurants, bars, day cares, schools, grocery stores, convenience s... by Special to The Commercial - November 29, 2020

Pine Bluff resident honored by president After 50 years of volunteerism to benefit kidney patients around the nation, Pine Bluff resident Bob Abbott was honored by President Donald Trump, who awarded A... by Dale Ellis - November 28, 2020

Personal income down in October Consumer spending crept upward again in October, but personal income fell thanks in part to the tapering of government payments, according to the monthly update... by Mary Hightower Special to The Commercial - November 28, 2020

Food-preparing tips help keep diners safe The holiday season is here, and during the covid-19 pandemic, there are many tips for having healthy holidays, according to Mary Ann Kizer, Jefferson County fam... by Special to The Commercial - November 28, 2020

Rain leads city to put tree event off a week Pine Bluff has postponed the Pine Bluff Community Prayer and Christmas Tree Lighting set for Sunday because of the weekend's rainy forecast. by Special to The Commercial - November 28, 2020

OPINION | EDITORIAL: Be wary online: It's good advice anytime There's always a "beware" in life, and shopping online is no different. And because internet crime can be perpetrated by someone anywhere, we all have to remain... November 28, 2020

OPINION | ELLIOT WILLIAMS: Judge carried out his duty President Donald Trump's pardon of former national security adviser Michael Flynn didn't merely save one man from going to federal prison. Far more importantly,... by Elliot Williams The Washington Post - November 28, 2020

Calendar for Nov. 28, 2020 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 - November 28, 2020

Scams lurk online, shoppers advised The covid-19 pandemic will have more shoppers looking for bargains differently this year for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Instead of overnight camping in fron... by Eplunus Colvin - November 27, 2020