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Proposed RV Park Denied in Mansfield City
The Mansfield City Council in Arkansas voted down a proposal for a new RV park that was planned at the intersection of N. Caldwell and E. Center Street, near an elementary school. This decision followed concerns raised about the proximity of the proposed site to the school and potential safety risks for children.
Attorney General Warns Of New Scam Targeting Oklahomans
The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office warns others of a new scam targeting Oklahomans. The AG’s office says imposters claiming to be with the state office are tricking victims into thinking they’ve won a large sum of money. One woman in Poteau was told she won nearly a million dollars, but later realized it was just a ruse to get money out of her.
4-year-old dead after being hit by intoxicated driver in Leflore County, teen arrested
A 4-year-old pedestrian dies after being hit by an intoxicated driver on the afternoon of April 14, according to a collision report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
FCRA Trustees agree to begin talks to end the authority
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) Board of Trustees on Thursday (April 18) agreed to work with the authority’s four beneficiaries to began talks on ending the authority and doing what is best for the Chaffee Crossing area. FCRA trustees along with ex-officio members from Fort Smith and Sebastian...
Soccer Game Recap: Siloam Springs vs. Greenwood
Siloam Springs came tearing into Tuesday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2.3 goals) and they left with even more momentum. Their defense stepped up to hand the Greenwood Bulldogs a 1-0 shutout. Siloam Springs' winning goal came courtesy of Anthony Sandoval.
River Valley family crisis support nonprofit to reopen with new location
The River Valley non-profit organization, The Call in Crawford and Sebastian Counties, is set to reopen at a new location after two years of planning.
Baseball Game Recap: Stigler Panthers vs. Poteau Pirates
Stigler had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.8 runs), and they went ahead and made it nine on Monday. They skirted past the Poteau Pirates 6-5. This was payback for Stigler, who suffered a 5-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Riff Raff: Seeking a responsible dissolution solution
It is now time, if not yesterday, for the responsible persons in our local governments and authorities to be responsible and take responsible actions toward the responsible dissolution of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA). The FCRA was created in 1997 – the year Princess Diana died, McVeigh was sentenced...
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