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Crews making emergency repairs to holes in Jacksonville overpass
The Vandenberg Blvd. overpass and one lane of Hwy 67/167 North have been closed by ARDOT crews in order to make emergency repairs to the bridge. Read More
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USPS cracks down on mail theft, offers higher rewards for info leading to arrests
The season of giving also means it’s the season of receiving, but with mail theft on the rise the postal service has to work extra hard to keep your packages safe. Read More
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First Ward Living Grace Food Pantry in Pine Bluff holds Thanksgiving food giveaway
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Arkansas had the highest rate of food insecurity among other US states. With the holiday season ahead, one food pantry in Pine Bluff is aiming to make a difference in their community. Sherwood church gives out food for Thanksgiving Debra Allen, the…
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EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: PCSSD considers closing virtual school after this school year | City Year accepts new applications | Forward Arkansas creates new educational initiative
Virtual school’s closing proposed Read More
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Fort Smith Northside High School student receives prestigious JROTC award
FORT SMITH — Northside High School senior and Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadet Lt. Col. Nha Ho was awarded the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross from the Legion of Valor. Read More
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Orchid Ball and Awards Banquet honors community achievements
The annual Orchid Ball and Awards Banquet was held Nov. 4 at the Maumelle Event Center. The event was hosted by the Mu Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma. Read More
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Central Arkansas stumbles against Austin Peay in de facto UAC title game
Central Arkansas scored its first touchdown with 7:51 left in the fourth quarter and couldn’t put together another comeback on the road against Austin Peay. Read More
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No more no-mow native plant lawns allowed, Jacksonville ordinance says
Frank Swift’s meadow in late summer as seen from his home last year. The city of Jacksonville is again asking a homeowner to mow his meadow of native grasses about a year after the plants were spared by a circuit court ruling. Judge Patricia James ruled in October that the city couldn’t force Frank Swift…
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PREP FOOTBALL: Bentonville advances to semifinals as Nye throws for 4 TDs in 42-14 victory over Cabot
Everybody on Bentonville’s football team was able to get in on the fun during the Tigers’ final home game of the season. Read More
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Brandon House Cultural & Performing Arts Center in Little Rock named finalist for $500,000 award
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A Little Rock music and performing arts center centered around exposing youth to creative arts has been selected as a finalist for a big prize with a large reward. Out of 200 applications across the nation, the Brandon House Cultural and Performing Arts Center said they’re excited to be selected as…






