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George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip Hosts 116 ‘Real Deal’ Street Cars for Drag Drive Repeat’s Short Circuit 2026

Drag Drive Repeat hosted the Short Circuit 2026 presented by DeatshWerks at George Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip over the weekend on Nov. 6-7. This drag and drive-style event in Paragould, Arkansas brought 220+ participants (116 race cars) to one of the most infamous tracks in the country. The collection of cars at this event came from as far as Virginia, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Ohio and more. Everything from gassers to Adam Hodson’s GapTrain made passes on this historic strip of concrete poured a paycheck at a time back in the early 1960s.

Paragould, AR · 2d
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In 1993, a Tennessee Man Started Digging a Pool in His Backyard. Now the 500K-Gallon Oasis Requires 100 Lbs. of Chlorine a Week

Micky Thornton started the massive project over 30 years ago

Covington, TN · 6d
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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...

Earle, AR · 2d
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Developers sue after Jonesboro council denies planned restaurant liquor license

Two local developers filed a lawsuit on Tuesday in an attempt to appeal the city council’s decision to deny their liquor license for a new restaurant to be built on N. Church Street. At a city council meeting on October 20th one resident voiced support for the restaurant's liquor...

Jonesboro, AR · 8d

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Raymond Whiteside wins Marion mayoral race after recount

MARION, Ark. — Marion, Arkansas mayoral candidate Raymond Whiteside has won a recount vote on Tuesday. Incumbent Mayor Tracy Brick requested the recount. She lost to challenger Raymond Whiteside. Whiteside received 1,926 votes, and Brick received 1,891 votes. 35 votes separated the two. Brick said she does not suspect fraud and wanted to make sure every […]

Marion, AR · 2d

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Georgia-Pacific Invests $20 Million in Paragould, Arkansas

Georgia-Pacific Invests $20 Million in Paragould, Arkansas, Foodservice Packaging Facility to Grow Capacity. Two new production lines will expand Anchor Packaging manufacturing capabilities to make high-quality food containers. ATLANTA, November 12, 2026 – Georgia-Pacific today announced an investment of approximately $20 million to add two new thermoforming lines at its...

Paragould, AR · 1d

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Sultana Disaster Museum moves to Marion, Ark.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A dismal part of American history happened right here in the Mid-South, and it often goes forgotten. One local museum’s goal is to teach that history. In Marion, Arkansas, you’ll find the Sultana Disaster Museum. On Thursday, we got a preview of the museum’s...

Marion, AR · 1d