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Hwy 65 widening project to move forward

A plan to widen a portion of Highway 65 in Van Buren County will move forward after the Arkansas Department of Transportation provided public notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed improvements that will go from Highway 254 in Dennard to Highway 10 in Botkinburg. The Federal Highway Administration has issued the FONSI, which means the project will not have a significant impact on the human or natural environment. This step clears the way for the next phase of project development…

Van Buren County, AR · 2d
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Groundwater withdrawals remain unsustainable, farmers digging deeper

MORRILTON, Ark. — The conclusion of Tuesday’s Groundwater Summit in Morrilton was that farmers are digging deeper for water. The state’s annual groundwater report in July had noted declining water levels in some areas of the state’s two largest aquifers, the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial and the Sparta Alluvial.

Morrilton, AR · 2d
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Conway Co. FD providing free smoke detectors to residents

The Conway County Fire Department received 200 smoke detectors this week through the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board Grant, and the department is making these life-saving devices available free of charge to anyone in the community who needs one, while supplies last. To request a free smoke detector, you’re asked to scan the QR code on the Conway County Fire Department Facebook post announcing the program. Working alongside local church partners, the department will make sure your new smoke detector is properly installed in your home. The Conway County Fire Department is actively working to secure additional grant funds and, through local partnerships, to bring even more detectors to Conway County…

Conway County, AR · 1d
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8 Arkansas Restaurants Between Little Rock And Hot Springs That Are Too Good To Miss In 2027

A model train rolls lunch right up to your table at one Arkansas restaurant off Interstate 30. I think that detail alone justifies a pit stop. The drive from the capital to the spa city takes only about an hour. Yet the surrounding area offers a drive-in with crinkle-cut fries, a country meat market with barbecue, and a lakeside grill with Firecracker Shrimp.

Arkansas · 1d
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Sports 11/12: Lots of bball action; Perryville, Bigelow prep for football playoffs

Wonderview’s senior boys’ basketball team improved its record to 7-1 on the season with a 65-42 win over Acorn at the Perry County Classic in Perryville on Wednesday. Seniors Landon Roberds and Karter Wilson scored 13 points apiece, while senior Cayleb Stobaugh put in 12 for the Daredevils. Wonderview’s senior girls lost their game to the Lady Tigers, 82-56, dropping their record to 3-5. Wonderview will play at Rural Special on Friday…

Perryville, AR · 1d

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Study reveals declining access to maternity care in Arkansas

A new national study is raising concerns about declining access to maternity care in Arkansas, particularly in rural communities. The University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center examined hospital-based obstetric services in every U.S. county from 2010 through 2024. The report – issued last week – found that Conway County was among nine counties in the state which lost hospital-based obstetric services during that time period; and that Perry, Van Buren and Yell Counties were among 40 counties that did not have the services at all during the time period examined…

Arkansas · 2d

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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…

Conway, AR · 2d

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Garth Brooks kicking off 2027 tour dates with stop in Arkansas

Country singer and songwriter Garth Brooks will be kicking off the new year with tour stops in the Little Rock metro.

North Little Rock, AR · 2d

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Goodwill Arkansas opens by-the-cart holiday outlet with thousands of Christmas items

Goodwill Arkansas will hold a Holiday Mega Sale at its Little Rock outlet store, offering various Christmas decorations and artificial trees through December 24.

Little Rock, AR · 4d

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Governor’s Faces of Arkansas series honors 101-year-old veteran of three wars

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Floyd Brantley of Conway, a 101-year-old veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, as the 11th subject of her Faces of Arkansas series. The monthly series profiles an Arkansan in writing, photographs and a short video, with the subject’s portrait hung at the entrance to the governor’s office at the Capitol. The governor’s office says the series is meant to keep the focus of public service on the people the state serves, and that subjects are chosen for holding their communities together, overcoming obstacles or playing an essential role in their industry.

Arkansas · 2d

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Salem plays at Atkins and Mountain View goes to Glen Rose in 3A State playoffs

This week is the first round of the Class 3A State playoffs and two area teams will be vying for a chance a the title. The Salem Greyhounds will travel to Atkins to face the Red Devils, who hold a 9-1 overall record and won the 3A-4 conference championship. Atkins is ranked fifth in Class 3A and features running back and wide receiver Brelan Criswell, who is averaging 137 yards on the ground and has 42.7 passing yards per game.

Salem, AR · 10h

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River City Ministry Takes Over People Trust Rent Grants After Little Rock Balks

River City Ministry, a faith-based nonprofit and day shelter based in North Little Rock, has been confirmed as the new administrator of federal rent grants that left Little Rock tenants facing unpaid balances and eviction after the previous administrator fell under federal scrutiny. The nonprofit has taken over the federal Continuum of Care grants previously run by People Trust Community Loan Fund, and it is now beginning the work of sorting out who still qualifies for help.

Little Rock, AR · 3d

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Business Law Class Observes Real-World Courtroom

Students in the Arkansas Tech University Business Law class taught by Thomas Pennington observed Pope County Circuit Court proceedings overseen by Judge Jack Patterson II during a field trip on Monday, Nov. 9. Patterson visited with the ATU students at the conclusion of the docket and provided them with additional...

Russellville, AR · 1d

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Pine Bluff High opens new arena with boys win over Robinson

Basketball season has arrived, and with it, Pine Bluff High School’s new basketball arena is open for business. The Zebras won their first game in the new building, cruising past Joe T. Robinson for a 61-47 win Tuesday night (Nov. 10) Pine Bluff coach Billy Dixon said it meant everything to win the first boys varsity game in the arena.

Pine Bluff, AR · 2d

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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.

Conway, AR · 3d

KARK 4 News

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Arkansas Surgical Hospital: 11-12-26

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North Little Rock, AR · 1d

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Design by Russellville Artist Selected for Walmart AMP Collector Ticket

Artwork created by Russellville-based artist and printmaker Neal Harrington will be a featured design for the Walmart AMP’s collector tickets for the 2027 season. Harrington primarily works in relief printmaking in his visual art pieces. “The bold and graphic marks of the woodcut-relief technique reiterate the tension and energy of the figures,” Harrington says about his work.

Russellville, AR · 1d

FOX 16 News

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Arkansas students, city officials, workers facing impacts of Microsoft outages

More than 100,000 Microsoft users are battling outages limiting access to Outlook and 365 for the better part of Thursday, for many, it was a significant nuisance.

Little Rock, AR · 18h

Country Herald

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Arkansas Porch Pirate Warning as Christmas Nears in Conway, Rogers

Holiday deliveries bring porch pirate concerns to Little Rock, Fayetteville and communities across Arkansas.

Arkansas · 3d

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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.

Sherwood, AR · 1d