Cotton Plant
Cotton Plant, AR · Municipal
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Construction could begin soon on Methodist church
WYNNE — Construction could start soon on the rebuild of the First United Methodist Church in Wynne. Wynne Fire Chief Kory Ward told members of the Wynne City Council Tuesday night that the church has submitted its plans to the Wynne Building Inspector’s Office for approval. It took...
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Dying Delta Towns Compare Notes on Data Centers
L to R: Tonya Calhoun, Senior Director, Community Engagement, EDF; Stacie Walters Fujii, Community and Local Government Advisor; Asia Guest, Program Coordinator, Community Engagement, Environmental Defense Fund. Stein Antiques, The Glory Grill and Davis Automotive repair shop are still up and running, surrounded by empty buildings shot through with roping...
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'One day in May': Vietnam veteran from Searcy recalls when 'all hell broke loose'
Marine veteran Fred C. Steube shared his “one day in May” experience in the Vietnam War with the other veterans gathered for Veterans Day at the White County Cooperative Extension Service Auditorium on Wednesday. First, Steube, who is from Searcy, told the crowd at the small gathering that...
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Wynne High School construction making rapid progress
WYNNE — Nabholz Construction is making a lot of progress on the rebuild of Wynne High School. “It’s coming along fast. There’s 190 to 200 plus people there working. When you think of that kind of manpower, a lot can get done in a short time,” said Wynne Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Moore. “They’ve started hanging sheetrock on the south side on the bottom floor. On the second floor, they were getting it prepped.
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White County United Calls on Searcy to Help Stop Substance Misuse
Business owners, families and community members across White County are being encouraged to come together Friday, November 13, 2026, for a community gathering focused on preventing substance misuse, supporting recovery and helping save lives. White County United Professionals and Families is promoting the event with a message emphasizing the importance...
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Wynne, Cross County officials considering data center moratoriums
CROSS COUNTY — Both city and county leaders are considering ordinances calling for moratoriums on local data centers, with the Wynne City Council expected to vote on its proposal as early as tonight. Construction is underway on a major data center for Google in West Memphis, with concerns the...
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New AEDD workforce training center opens in Cabot to serve adults with disabilities
CABOT, Ark. (KATV) — A new workforce training center opened in Cabot this morning, helping Arkansans with developmental disabilities build job skills and gain more independence. Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled (AEDD) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new workforce development training center on Highway 367 south. The...
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Great Turnout for Veterans Day Celebration in Conway
A great turnout marked a special Veterans Day celebration Wednesday morning, November 11, 2026, at Julie’s Sweet Shoppe in Conway, as veterans, families and community members gathered to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Bob Connell and the ArkansasRadio.com radio...
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Barnes to receive UCA Distinguished Alumni Award
Veteran journalist and Conway County native Steve Barnes is one of two individuals selected to receive the University of Central Arkansas 2027 Distinguished Alumni Award. Barnes and accounting and philanthropic leader Susan Davenport will be recognized at an event on Saturday, March 6th, at the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UCA campus…
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This Arkansas Holiday Market Packs 350 Booths, Vintage Finds, And Santa Photos Into One November Weekend
A single building in central Arkansas hosts fairs, comic conventions, antique shows, roller skating nights, and even dinosaur exhibits. It has a reputation for open floors, rows of vendors, and plenty of room to roam. Families and adults can both find something to do here, though not always at the same event.
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Recount request could trigger Sherwood mayoral runoff after five-vote majority margin
SHERWOOD, Ark. (KATV) — A candidate in the race for Sherwood mayor is asking for a recount. Mike Willingham was among 3 challengers to Mary Jo Heye-Townsell, the incumbent mayor. She easily defeated the field on election night, but only won a majority of the vote by 5 votes.
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Emily Kordsmeier Joins Team at Conway Regional Gastroenterology Center
Emily Kordsmeier, PA, has joined Conway Regional Gastroenterology Center. “The need for gastroenterology services across Arkansas continues to drive our investment in expanding access to care,” said Rebekah Fincher, chief administrative officer at Conway Regional Health System. “Emily is the fifth provider we have added to our gastroenterology team this year, reflecting our commitment to helping more patients receive timely, advanced digestive care close to home.”
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Conway Corp hosting Brewer Lake Watershed meeting
Conway Corporation is inviting landowners, farmers, local officials and community members to take part in a Brewer Lake Watershed Management meeting Tuesday night, November 10th. Brewer Lake is the primary source of drinking water for thousands of families in Conway and Faulkner counties. The meeting will bring together agricultural producers, conservation partners and community leaders to discuss water quality, conservation practices and agricultural practices within the watershed. Presentations will include information from University of Arkansas agricultural specialists and Conway Corporation representatives about ongoing watershed water-quality projects…