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Sage, AR · Municipal
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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...
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Jonesboro moves forward with northeast playground, larger park plans
Plans are moving forward for a new playground in northeast Jonesboro, with the project expected to be part of a larger park development. The Jonesboro City Council unanimously approved a contract with A-C-S Playground Adventures to provide and install playground equipment and turf for the new space. The playground is...
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Proposed Public Safety Sales Tax in Jonesboro Debated on KLEK 102.5
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Representatives from both sides of the proposed public safety sales tax ballot issue debated Wednesday night. The debate, hosted by KLEK 102.5 FM, brought together Ethan Ivy and Scott Byrd from Safety First for Jonesboro, which petitioned throughout the summer to place the issue on the ballot, and Iris Stevens and Robin Martin from Citizens Taxed Enough, which opposes the tax.
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Jonesboro Fall Fest moves indoors Saturday due to expected rain
UPDATE: Jonesboro's Fall Fest is moving indoors this weekend because of expected rain. Organizers say Fall Fest will now take place inside the St. Bernards Auditorium at 505 East Washington. The event is still scheduled for Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The change comes as rain...
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Monette getting traffic light at busy bypass intersection
MONETTE, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Monette is getting a new traffic light at the intersection of state highways 139 and 18, an intersection neighbors have called dangerous for years. Mayor Bob Blankenship said the intersection first opened in November 2017, and crashes continued to pile on since. Blankenship...
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Highway 77 in West Memphis closed until 2028 for railroad overpass construction
What detour route is used for Highway 77 closure in West Memphis?. West Memphis, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has launched the next phase of a construction project on Highway 77 in West Memphis to improve traffic flow and safety. Near the city's Interstate 40...