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1931: City seeks funds for armory
144 YEARS AGO
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Column denied seriousness of depression
Dear Editor:
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County names revisited
It’s no secret how Independence County got its name. It’s the only county in the United States named after the Declaration of Independence.
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Bomb threat reported at local plant
A bomb threat at ConAgra Frozen Foods is under investigation, according to Capt. Bill Lindsey of the Independence County Sheriff’s Office.
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Sharp quorum court supports special session
ASH FLAT – The Sharp County Quorum Court voted unanimously Monday for a resolution asking Gov.
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Corps seeks comments
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting comments on a request by Independence County to build a powerhouse for its proposed hydroelectric project at Lock and Dam 3 on the White River.
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Scots stop losing streak at four with hot shooting in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK – The Lyon College Scots broke out of a shooting slump and snapped a 4-game losing skid with a 93-84 non-conference win over the Philander Smith Panthers Monday.
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Half-cent, 10-year tax on ballot today
NEWPORT (AP) – Voters here go to the polls for a special election today on whether shoppers should have to pay a half-cent more in sales tax for the next 10 years, to provide money for economic dev
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Court approves grant acceptance for hydroelectric construction
The Independence County Quorum Court unanimously approved a resolution allowing the county to accept a grant from the Federal-aid Surface Transportation Enhancement Program for construction of a vi
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Director canceled contract because of money questions
LITTLE ROCK (AP) – The state’s chief Child Support Enforcement officer returned to the stand for a third day today and meticulously reviewed fees paid to a judicial district headed by ex-prosecutor
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March of Dimes kicks off WalkAmerica campaign
Each year, nearly half a million babies are born premature, according to information from the March of Dimes. Born too soon and too small, these babies may have to fight for their lives.
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Eastman cancels spin-off
It’s business as usual at Arkansas Eastman today following Monday’s announcement that its parent company, Eastman Chemical Co., has abandoned plans to spin off into two separate companies.
