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Dairy celebrates 150th year
Little Rock — 2012 marks the 150th year of operation for Coleman Dairy in Little Rock. Coleman is the oldest family-operated dairy processor west of the Mississippi and the 13th oldest business in the state of Arkansas, according to a news release. Since 1862, six …
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LR Farmers’ Market set to open Tuesday
LITTLE ROCK — The Farmers’ Market in Little Rock’s downtown River Market District will celebrate the official opening of its 38th season April 24 and 28. “Dean The Bean,” a six-foot-tall walking costumed character, will welcome guests to the market and serve as the official …
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Parks director to speak
Jay Miller CLINTON — Jay Miller, administrator of program services for Arkansas State Parks, will speak to the Little Red River Audubon Society at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Western Sizzlin Restaurant in Clinton. A Dutch-treat dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Door prizes will be …
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New Saline River natural area protects rare species
Natural areas can be found across Arkansas and they protect the diverse ecosystems that are found in the state. The Longview Saline Natural Area in Ashley County is a new addition to the lineup. The area borders a stretch of the Saline River that harbors …
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3-year-old dies in pool
MORRILTON (AP) — Authorities in Conway County say a 3-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool at a home near Morrilton. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home Thursday afternoon after the boy, who was not identified, was found. Investigators said the boy’s mother and …
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Medicaid changes set for July
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — State officials say they’re on track for a July launch of an effort to change the way Arkansas’ Medicaid program pays for services. Department of Human Services Director John Selig, state Medicaid Director Andy Allison and Surgeon General Joe Thompson on …
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Hillcrest sets registration
LYNN — Hillcrest Elementary kindergarten registration will be held on the Lynn campus in the office building behind the gymnasium from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 to attend kindergarten during the …
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BHS girls post soccer win
NORTH LITTLE ROCK — The Batesville Lady Pioneers defeated White Hall 9-0 in the opening round of the River City Rivalry high school soccer tournament at Burns Park in Little Rock yesterday afternoon. The Lady Pioneers were not previously scheduled to play in the tourney, …
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Yarnell’s to reopen
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Gov. Mike Beebe was scheduled to join Yarnell’s officials this morning to celebrate the return of the Arkansas-based ice cream company. The Searcy-based ice cream producer laid off 200 workers and halted production in June after nearly 80 years of business. …
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Voter registration deadline is Monday
LITTLE ROCK — Secretary of State Mark Martin today reminded the public that the deadline to register to vote in the May elections is Monday. “Arkansas law sets a deadline of 30 days before an election to apply to register to vote,” Martin said. “Since …
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LR Farmers Market to have ‘valet’ for veggies
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Little Rock Farmers Market is preparing for its opening next week and is introducing a new service to help shoppers get their purchases to their cars. The market opens on April 24 and will be open on Tuesdays and Saturdays …
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Dick Clark, television and New Year’s Eve icon, dies
LOS ANGELES — Dick Clark stood as an avatar of rock ’n’ roll virtually from its birth and, until his death Wednesday at age 82, as a cultural touchstone for boomers and their grandkids alike. His identity as “the world’s oldest teenager” became strained in …
