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No damage reported in Ark. from storm system
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — No major damage has been reported as the storm system that struck southwest Missouri skirted the northern part of Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management says it’s received no reports of damages as of 6 a.m. today. The National Weather …
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Fish, chicken dinner set
HUTCHINSON MOUNTAIN — The Hutchinson Mountain Community Center will hold a fish and chicken dinner from 3-7 p.m. Friday. The all-you-can-eat buffet including drink and dessert is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-11 and free for children under 5.
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Students, law officers attend anti-drug workshop
WALNUT RIDGE — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and the ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs) Coalition of Lawrence County presented a training workshop for Lawrence County youth, with students from Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, Black Rock, Hillcrest and Sloan-Hendrix schools participating, said Sheriff Jody Dotson. …
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Little Rock native invited to perform for president
MONROE, La. — Allyson Wilson unknowingly auditioned to perform at the White House in a local hotel lobby. The senior vocal performance student at the University of Louisiana at Monroe will sing two songs during a campaign gala/fundraising event for President Barack Obama on April …
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New Arkansas driver licenses hard to counterfeit
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Seven months after Arkansas rolled out a new driver’s license look statewide, the new format appears to be foiling would-be counterfeiters, said an expert on fake identification cards. “I’ve not seen this ID faked yet,” said Rick Crisman, deputy director of …
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ADC to kick off Paws in Prison program
Calico Rock — The Arkansas Department of Correction will kick off its Paws in Prison program Wednesday at the North Central Unit in Calico Rock. Inmates will meet their dogs for the first time at 1 p.m. NCU is the fifth ADC facility to participate …
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Civil War Sesquicentennial events planned
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission has sanctioned several events for March, including exhibits, lectures, and activities marking the 150th anniversary of the battle of Pea Ridge. Pea Ridge National Military Park and the Pea Ridge National Military Park Foundation will hold …
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More claims in lottery lawsuit
SEARCY (AP) — Two more entities are making claims to ownership of a $1 million Arkansas lottery ticket, over which two people are already suing each other in White County. Beebe resident Sharon Jones claimed the ticket that she got out of a pile of …
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Severe weather possible
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The National Weather Service in Little Rock says severe weather is possible across a large portion of the state today. Forecasters say a weak front sagged into Arkansas on Monday with some clouds and wind followed by a strong storm system …
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1 person burned in explosion
PARAGOULD (AP) — Officials say one person was sent to the hospital with burns after a business exploded near Paragould. Western Greene Fire Chief James Potter said firefighters received a call Friday night of a house explosion on U.S. Highway 412 West, but the structure …
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Man drowns in Tennessee lake
BLYTHEVILLE (AP) — Authorities say an Arkansas man has drowned at a lake in Tennessee. A fisherman found George McHan about 5 p.m. Thursday at Reelfoot Lake. The man pulled McHan into his boat and called for help. McHan was pronounced dead at the scene. …
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Foundation trying to trim fluoridation costs
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A private foundation said adding fluoride to water in 34 Arkansas systems cost more than expected and could run as much as $10 million. A law enacted last year requires cities and towns that serve or sell water to more than …
