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07/15/11 The Cabot Mayhem 6-year-olds baseball team finished as runner-up in the Cal Ripken South Arkansas State Tournament last week at the Kevin McReynolds Sports Complex in Sherwood.
07/15/11 With several houses razed or in the process of being leveled, the Lonoke City Council is progressing on its goal to clear the city of vacant and rundown houses.
07/08/11 There have been major changes recently in the child car seat regulations which is why the Benton Police Department is hosting a free car seat check-up.
07/08/11 The Benton Police Department, in conjunction with the Arkansas Children's Hospital Injury Prevention Center and UAMS, will be hosting a free child car seat check-up event this afternoon.
07/08/11 Ensure that your most precious cargo is safely placed inside your vehicle by simply taking a trip to the Benton Walmart Supercenter today.
07/08/11 LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following education board appointments: Joe Black, Newport, to the Arkansas State Board of Education. Appointment expires June 30, 2018. Replaces Sherry Burrow. Governor Mike Beebe also announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Dr. Tom Butler, Harrison, to the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. App...
07/08/11 A Newport man has been picked to serve a seven-year term on the Arkansas Board of Education.
07/08/11 Child with toy gun "Playing at War: Children's Civil War Era Toys," guns and drums and such from the collection of Greg McMahon paired with the real thing, is one of the attractions tonight at the Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E. Third, which will be open 5-8 p.m. for 2nd Friday. Also at HAM: "Forgotten Places: Rhonda Berry and Diana Michelle Hausam," photography, the Mid-Southern Watercolorists ...
07/08/11 The Associated Press The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A Fayetteville attorney plans to run for a position on the Arkansas Court of Appeals. Niki Cung says she'll run for Position 2, District 3 on the court, which covers Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Madison and Washington counties. The position is now held by Judge W. Douglas Martin, who was appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe to ...
07/02/11 A unique twist of faith will occur early Sunday at Bishop Park on Boone Road in Bryant, just before the skateboarding, fishing, swimming, concerts and more begins on the second day of the annual Bryant Family Fest.
07/01/11 Benton police are searching for the man who robbed Summit Bank shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday. Lt. Kevin Russell, Benton police public information officer, said officers were called at 2:30 p.m. to the bank at 1114 Arkansas 35 North in response to a report of a robbery.
07/01/11 There's plenty to do around central Arkansas this July 4th holiday weekend. Here's a rundown of just a few of the many events planned to celebrate Independence Day. Check back as we add more events to this list:
07/01/11 Justus' "The Edge of a Stream" Dolores Justus, Robin Hazard-Bishop and Steve Griffith "Celebrate Summer" from 5-9 p.m. tonight, Hot Springs' monthly artwalk, at Justus Fine Art, 827 A Central Ave. Also on tap: Raku by Kelly Edwards, at Blue Moon Gallery, 718 Central Ave. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
07/01/11 Marriage Licenses Kenneth Allison II, 31, of Little Rock and Allison Uhiren, 32, of Cabot. Robert Black, 39, of Jacksonville and Amanda Murray, 31, of Mabelvale. James Heatherly, 34, and Jessica Kohler, 26, both of Rapid City, S.D. Patrick Lewis, 28, and Kaylen Revels, 23, both of North Little Rock. Michael McAvaney, 38, and Natalie Rice, 34, both of Cabot. Joseph McClure, 26, of Maumelle and ...
07/01/11 NFL Commissioner NFL Player Associated head met again, expanding talks on a pro football labor deal for the first time this week to include owners and players.
06/30/11 The Benton Police Department is investigating the robbery of Summit Bank located on Hwy 35 North.
06/25/11 At the advice of University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Joel Anderson, a local focus group is being formed to help develop a plan of action if Saline County residents decide to pursue the idea of offering a four-year degree at the UALR Benton Center.
06/25/11 In memory of our mother, Chrystal Fay (Vinson) Morgan, who passed away June 25, 2010. Our mom wasn't rich or famous. She didn't have a professional career or possess a title after her name. Mom was just an ordinary, working-class woman who worked hard all of her life.
06/25/11 The Northwest Arkansas Fitness and Health Foundation held its first expo on Saturday.
06/25/11 The U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship will begin Monday, June 27th. The championship will be held concurrently at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in southwest Oregon with the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links. The two championships will be played on the Bandon Trails and Old Macdonald courses. |