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Suspect wanted in 2 slayings extradited after Kansas arrest A fugitive found Friday in Kansas was extradited back to Pine Bluff where he faces felony charges including two counts of capital murder and one count of attempted capital murder in shootings at two locations Sept. 3. by Dale Ellis

Viewers agree on debate's incivility Area Democrats and Republicans watched the first presidential debate between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic Ppresidential nominee former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday night, concluding that the proceedings fell somewhat short of "presidential" as the event went off the rails and never seemed to get back on track. Questions of who was to blame for the debacle and who performed best, however, seemed to fall directly along party lines. by Dale Ellis

School officials hear consolidation data Mixed emotions filled the Pine Bluff Convention Center as attendees for the Pine Bluff schools consolidation study community meeting listened to data presented by consultants funded by Go Forward Pine Bluff. by Eplunus Colvin

Financial issues key in study of schools Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series on an education study regarding the three school districts in Pine Bluff. by Eplunus Colvin

Plan for interim circuit clerk trips up over publication rule Jefferson County officials hit an unanticipated snag in the effort to replace retiring Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr. on Tuesday when County Attorney Terry Wynne informed the Quorum Court that a resolution accepting Woods' resignation and appointing one of his deputies, Barbara Collins, would have to be published in the newspaper 24 hours before it could legally go into effect. by Dale Ellis

OPINION | EDITORIAL: Final census push finds areas ignored The end of census activity was supposed to be the end of September, and now it's been extended to Monday. Now that she's armed with a few more days, it's no sur... October 1, 2020

OPINION | VANITA GUPTA: Trump all talk, voters rule In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has been escalating his attacks on the election and our democracy. His increasingly authoritarian tilt and the post-elec... by Vanita Gupta The Washington Post - October 1, 2020

Man accused in 3 Pine Bluff slayings extradited after Kansas arrest A man suspected in three Pine Bluff homicides was brought back to Jefferson County on Tuesday after he was found on the run in Kansas, authorities said. by Nyssa Kruse - September 30, 2020

OPINION | EDITORIAL: $500,000 check is tale worth telling Newspapers typically shy away from "check passing" photos; grip-and-grins, they are called. But we made an enthusiastic exception last week because the number o... September 30, 2020

Planning underway for dog park With the start of summer 2021, the White Hall canine population may have a reason to celebrate dogapalooza-style with a place of their own where they can run fr... by Deborah Horn - September 30, 2020

Boots a somber tribute to fallen Arkansans Even if a picture is worth 1,000 words, it can't adequately convey the impact of 518 Combat Boot Display on the state Capitol steps. Only a walk-through can do ... by By Deborah Horn Special to The Commercial - September 30, 2020

Virus alters homecoming activities at area schools Many homecoming activities at the four area high schools have been canceled this fall because of the coronavirus, officials said this week. by Eplunus Colvin - September 30, 2020

Data is offered but not advice Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series on an education study regarding the three school districts in Pine Bluff. by Eplunus Colvin - September 30, 2020

Time winding downto plant fall greens Producers can still plant fall greens in southeast Arkansas, including turnip, mustard and collard greens, said Henry English, director of the Small Farm Progra... by Will Hehemann Special to The Commercial - September 30, 2020

4-H open house hosted online for October The Jefferson County 4-H Youth Development Program is partnering with Pulaski County 4-H to host a virtual open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, via Zoom. by Special to The Commercial - September 30, 2020