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Poughkeepsie, AR · Municipal
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Green, Parsons Face Off in Debate on ASU-TV
Story by DDNS Reporters Gracie Lunsford and Kinley Rainwater. October 8th marked the second political debate at Arkansas State University. In the race for U.S. House District 1, candidates Dem. Terri Yarbrough Green and Lib. Steve Parsons attended, while Representative Rick Crawford declined. Jonathan Reaves moderated the event, with the...
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Jonesboro City Council Approves Land Use Agreement for Planned NEA Children’s Museum
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved a land use agreement with the planned Northeast Arkansas Children’s Museum. The agreement was initially proposed when museum leadership gave an update on project’s progress to the city council in early August. The Public Services Council Committee unanimously forwarded the agreement to the full city council in September.
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Jonesboro says E-911 center construction set to complete next August
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Construction on the new $5.9 million E-911 Real Time Crime Center facility is on schedule, according to the city of Jonesboro. The city broke ground on the site in early July at 301 W. Monroe Ave. Two exterior walls are up so far. Mayor Harold Copenhaver said progress has stayed on track in part because of the cooperative weather and dry conditions.
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Collins Appointed To Serve Remaining Term On Imboden Council
At Monday night’s Imboden City Council meeting, Gary Collins II was appointed to serve as Councilman for Position 1 for the remainder of the year, filling the seat left vacant by the passing of Preston Clark. Councilman Clark dedicated more than 50 years of service to the Imboden community...
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Paraghoul Races Set for Oct. 24 in Downtown Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. — Costumed runners will return to downtown Paragould on Saturday, Oct. 24, as the third annual Paraghoul 5K/10K brings distance races, an inflatable costume run and children’s activities to the city. A portion of entry fees will benefit Agape House. On the event’s donation page, organizers...
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Demolition could begin soon on Burnett building
WYNNE — Demolition could begin soon on the Burnett building in downtown Wynne. The building was damaged in the March 31, 2023, Wynne tornado. According to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, the building was built around 1908 and was owned by Dr. T.J. Stewart before becoming Burnett Drugs in the early 1940s. Burnett Drugs closed in 1992.
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All four city councils to meet Tuesday
CROSS COUNTY — The Wynne City Council, the Cherry Valley City Council, the Parkin City Council and the Hickory Ridge City Council all meet Tuesday night. The Wynne City Council will consider an ordinance to lease a knuckle boom truck, purchase a new lift for the fleet manager and authorize the sale of a 2002 Ford F450 fork lift truck at its meeting.
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Singer with Cross County ties advances on ‘The Voice’
WYNNE — A 19-year-old singer with Cross County roots has advanced to the Battles Round of “The Voice.” She is Harmony McKee. “I actually got started singing in church with my papaw when I was younger. He actually lives in Wynne. His name is Craig McKee. I’d sing a lot with him in church,” McKee said. “We’d sing ‘This Little Light of Mine.’ That was our song. As I got a little bit older, I would watch the singing competition shows on TV with my dad and just sing at school in choir and theater and things like that. I still sing in church to this day.”
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ARDOT seeks public input on bridge plans
IMBODEN, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting Oct. 15 to gather feedback on plans to replace the Spring River Bridge on U.S. Highway 62 in Imboden. The meeting is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Imboden First Assembly of God, 5569 Highway...
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Entergy Announces Public Comment Hearing In Batesville
Entergy Arkansas made a filing with the Arkansas Public Service Commission to establish new base rates effective January 2027. Residential customers are expected to see minimal change to their monthly bills as the company introduces new rate structures, increases efficiencies and offers innovative bill solutions to keep power affordable for all customers.
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City Council Approves Downtown Jonesboro Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved a resolution that will install new pedestrian safety infrastructure in downtown Jonesboro. According to the resolution, pedestrian all-stops would be installed at three intersections along Washington Avenue in downtown Jonesboro. Each all-stop is estimated...
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Wynne attorney to speak during Lay of the Land Conference
WYNNE — Wynne attorney Tyler Griffin will be a featured speaker during the 2026 Lay of the Land Conference in Little Rock. The conference will be held at the Clinton Presidential Center on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Lay of the Land Conference was established in 2005 and brings together...