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Banks again to assist with U.S. relief loans The covid-19 relief bill passed last month provides for $284.5 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. by I.C. Murrell

Baitfish made up big part of '20 stockings, Game & Fish exec says When there are more mouths to feed, the focus turns to providing those mouths with food. That's the evolving stance at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission when it pertains to fish production and stockings. by Jim Harris Special to The Commercial

Boat ramp funding secured The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved the use of marine fuel tax funds to build a boat ramp to Bayou Bartholomew at its intersection with Arkansas 277 in Drew County. by Special to The Commercial

Pine Bluff advertising commission among 21 entities receiving grant Twenty-one advertising and promotion commissions and convention and visitor bureaus in Arkansas received more than $3.5 million in grants supported by funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. by Special to The Commercial

UAPB readies for spring season The 2020 football season came and went for major-college football programs, but for most lower-level teams, the fun is just beginning. by I.C. Murrell

Church News UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 2911 U.S. 63 North at Altheimer, will open its pantry Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. until all the food is gone. Food will be g... January 22, 2021

UAPB women’s games off due to covid issues The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's women's basketball home games against Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M scheduled for Saturday and Monday have been... by Pine Bluff Commercial staff report - January 22, 2021

OPINION | STEPHEN HARRISON: Loyalty It’s been said you know who is loyal when the road gets dark. I’m thankful for Jesus’ loyalty. What a great loyal wife God has given me! Thank God for loyal fri... by Stephen Harrison Special to The Commercial - January 22, 2021

OPINION | EDITORIAL: Get pro for drag-race data The city needs a lot of answers on whether a drag strip would make it here, but so far, no one is volunteering to help put a pencil to the project. January 22, 2021

Weekend schedule features 2 sports The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Golden Lion athletics schedule includes: by Special to The Commercial - January 22, 2021

Calendar for Jan. 22, 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 ... by Pine Bluff Commercial - January 22, 2021

Getting it straight The Pine Bluff Commercial wants its news reports to be fair and accurate. We correct all errors of fact. If you know of an error, write: Byron Tate Editor P.O. ... January 22, 2021

Panel on drag racing so far lacks members If the level of enthusiasm to join a committee to study the feasibility of a drag strip is any indication of the enthusiasm for the racetrack, the project would... by Eplunus Colvin - January 21, 2021

Sorority sisters in pink and pearls proudly take in Harris’ ascension Like many members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Mattie Collins said she wore pink and pearls in commemoration of their sorority sister’s place in American... by I.C. Murrell - January 21, 2021

Team's aid gets vaccine to vets The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System deployed members of its covid-19 vaccination team to Veterans Affairs clinics in Mountain Home, Pine Bluff and E... by Eplunus Colvin - January 21, 2021

Lonely not always alone, club urged to remember People can feel lonely and isolated regardless of the amount of social contact they are experiencing. by Special to The Commercial - January 21, 2021

UAPB to host financial seminar A virtual workshop on credit and financial management will be held 9-11:30 a.m. Monday. by Special to The Commercial - January 21, 2021

Dollarway falls at home to DeWitt Even on its home court, the iron has been unkind to the Dollarway boys basketball team. by Staff report - January 21, 2021

OPINION | EDITORIAL: 2 area leaders lost, but far from forgotten Two members of the old guard passed away recently, and their passing brought back a lot of memories. January 21, 2021

OPINION | ALYSSA ROSENBERG: A new presidential tone So this is what it feels like to have a president again. by Alyssa Rosenberg The Washington Post - January 21, 2021