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Attempt to move forward on 2025 Little Rock budget proposal fails again
Little Rock city board members failed to reach an agreement on the 2025 municipal budget proposal during a special-called meeting on Monday, putting them one step closer to running afoul of a Dec. 30 deadline laid out in city code. Read More
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Panel finds Arkansas Department of Human Services liable for 2020 death, awards survivor $400,000
The Claims Review/Litigation Reports Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council voted Thursday to find the Arkansas Department of Human Services fully responsible for the 2020 death of David Cains, and they awarded his sister $400,000. Read More
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Stretching forward
AUSTIN, Texas — Jaydon Blue ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter, and Texas beat Clemson 38-24 on Saturday in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff. Read More
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Stephen F. Austin, pick up your mail
The first issue of the Arkansas Gazette (Nov. 20, 1819) contains a list of people who needed to pick up their mail at Arkansas Post. At the top of the list is Stephen F. Austin, with three letters. The notice warns that mail not claimed after three months will be returned to the dead letters…
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Jacksonville church hit by 2023 tornado using new building to give back this holiday season
One Jacksonville church which has overcome tragedy, held its annual Christmas Mall, where kids and families in need could enjoy a meal and pick up gifts. Read More
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Local notes: Arkansas Arts Council announced the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards
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US walks back reward offer for Syrian rebel
DAMASCUS, Syria — The Biden administration said Friday it has decided not to pursue a $10 million reward it had offered for the capture of a Syrian rebel leader whose forces ousted President Bashar Assad earlier this month. Read More
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Gov. Sanders and ADHE Award Workforce Training Grants
JONESBORO – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education announced Thursday that Arkansas State University System campuses will receive nearly $9 million combined for four training grants to support statewide workforce development efforts. The grants include: Arkansas State University and ASU-Newport – $3 million with Arkansas [read more…] The post Gov.…
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Hot Springs to move forward with parking plan in January
HOT SPRINGS — Hot Springs will roll out its managed parking plan on Jan. 3 with no accommodations for the six to 10 people it said would qualify for a residential parking permit. Read More
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Tesla talks with Austin about self-driving setup
Tesla Inc. is in early discussions with the city of Austin about its autonomous vehicle technology it hopes to roll out on Texas roads as early as next year. Read More






