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  • Technology blows into Jackson County

    Newport Independent – Thu Dec 10, 11:35 am ET  

    ‘Going green’ has been a popular catchphrase or slogan sweeping the globe for some time, but it may have rather recently become a reality in Jackson County. Full Story »

  • Swifton Post Office to be named for George Kell

    Newport Independent – Thu Dec 10, 11:34 am ET  

    A bill to name the post office in Swifton after George Kell, who was known as a famous athlete and community leader has been passed by the  U.S. House of Representatives. The post office is located at 109 Main Street in Swifton, Arkansas. Full Story »

  • ECIO, Independent team up to salute military

    Newport Independent – Thu Dec 10, 11:34 am ET  

    Every Child is Ours and the Newport Independent are teaming up to honor members of the armed services this holiday season. Full Story »

  • Flu shot clinic set for Friday

    Newport Independent – Thu Dec 10, 11:19 am ET  

    Everyone (not just high risk groups) can be vaccinated for both H1N1 flu and seasonal flu from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at the clinic here at ASU-Newport The Center for the Arts Building. Full Story »

KARK Little Rock

  • Another Charter School for Little Rock

    KARK Little Rock – 1 hr 13 mins ago  

    Would you like your 5-year-old son to be learning Arabic or Chinese? That's what will be happening inside a soon-to-be remodeled building in Little Rock next July. Full Story »

  • NLR Mayor in Copenhagen

    KARK Little Rock – 1 hr 13 mins ago  

    North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Hays is the president of the U.S. branch of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives or ICLEI. That's why he's been in Copenhagen, Denmark since Friday. Full Story »

  • How Does the Post Office Stay Revelant?

    KARK Little Rock – 1 hr 28 mins ago  

    When so much is a click away, why would I use the post office? KARK 4 News @ 7 Anchor Sonseeahray Tonsall sits down with Leisa Tolliver-Gay to find out. Full Story »

  • Busy Shipping Day, But Less Mail Volume

    KARK Little Rock – Mon Dec 14, 8:03 pm ET  

    Monday is the busiest shipping day of the year. Post offices in our area dealt with triple the load they’re used to on a typical day. But even though Monday was busy, mail volume is down nationwide. Full Story »

  • Panel on Healthcare Reform

    KARK Little Rock – Mon Dec 14, 7:48 pm ET  

    Community leaders gathered Monday at the Arkansas Studies Institute to hear from Arkansans who are living the battle for healthcare reform. "I am one H1, N1 virus away or one accident away from being bankrupt and I have to worry about it every night,” says Glenn Nishimura. Full Story »

Maumelle Monitor

  • Drug bust nets two

    Maumelle Monitor – Mon Dec 14, 10:20 am ET  

    A six-week old drug investigation netted its first arrest Monday night after Maumelle police served a search warrant on a house on Tanning Road just outside the Maumelle city limits. Full Story »

  • Budget undertone dominates council meeting

    Maumelle Monitor – Mon Dec 14, 10:20 am ET  

    The Maumelle City Council adopted an ordinance regulating transient merchants, after a controversial provision impacting garage sales, Avon and other home party sales was taken out. Full Story »

  • Planning Commission fills two vacancies

    Maumelle Monitor – Mon Dec 14, 10:20 am ET  

    Two Maumelle residents were appointed to the Maumelle planning commission Monday night at the City Council meeting, but it took four ballots to choose them. Full Story »

  • Natural committee proposed for city

    Maumelle Monitor – Mon Dec 14, 10:20 am ET  

    Mayor Mike Watson has proposed the creation of a natural features advisory committee to help the city develop long-term policies and strategies to protect its wetlands, woodlands, rivers, lakes, streams, farmland and open space. Full Story »

  • News Briefs

    Maumelle Monitor – Mon Dec 14, 10:20 am ET  

    Senior basketball at middle school Maumelle Middle School booster club president Laura Quimby said the Oak Grove High School basketball team will play a game Friday evening in order to acquaint the Maumelle community with the basketball Hornets. Three games start at 5 p.m. First game will be boys junior varsity, then girls varsity and last the boys varsity. Full Story »

Pine Bluff Commercial

  • YESTERYEARS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009

    Pine Bluff Commercial – Mon Dec 14, 10:28 am ET  

    Mrs. Lula Cornwell, of 1820 Elm street, Pine Bluff, and E.W. Meyers, Lavon Meyers and Miss Rose Tucker, all of Star City, were moved to the Davis hospital this afternoon after a crash between Mrs. Cornwell’s car and a car which carried the Star City people occurred at Eighteenth and Poplar streets around 3 o’clock. Full Story »

  • BUNTING RECEIVES BANK PROMOTION

    Pine Bluff Commercial – Mon Dec 14, 10:28 am ET  

    Simmons First National Corp. has promoted Valarie Bunting to information technology officer, according to J. Thomas May, chairman and chief executive officer. Full Story »

  • QUORUM COURT TO VOTE ON 2010 BUDGET

    Pine Bluff Commercial – Mon Dec 14, 10:28 am ET  

    After committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court recommended in November that a more than $12 million budget for 2010 be approved, the county’s legislative body will vote on the budget Monday during their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Full Story »

  • ST. JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL GIVES CHANCE TO GIVE BACK

    Pine Bluff Commercial – Mon Dec 14, 10:27 am ET  

    St. Joseph Catholic School opened its doors to the community Saturday evening with its third annual Christmas Festival. “We’re trying to bring people together, get them to slow down a little bit, bring their families, eat, play games and enjoy the season,” said Amber Dedman, festival chairwoman. Full Story »

  • FUNDS COLLECTED IN JULY DONATED TO CARD FUND

    Pine Bluff Commercial – Mon Dec 14, 10:27 am ET  

    During Summit Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School in July children gave offerings — those have now been headed to The Commercial’s Christmas Card Fund. Full Story »

Arkansas Times

  • En pointe

    Arkansas Times – Wed Dec 9, 4:15 pm ET  

    The second act of ?The Nutcracker? is unfolding behind the picture windows of Shuffles & Ballet II, a dance studio in a west Little Rock shopping plaza. Full Story »

  • From Wal-Mart to the White House

    Arkansas Times – Wed Dec 9, 4:12 pm ET  

    Quick: Name the wunderkind from Hope who went to the White House in 1993. Full Story »

Cabot Star-Herald

  • Digging in: Cabot armory

    Cabot Star-Herald – Fri Dec 11, 3:39 pm ET  

    A ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday at the Cabot Commerce Center marked the beginning of construction of the $10 million Arkansas National Guard Readiness Center. Ten years of work to bring the center to the city is a testament to the community’s support — a key reason for the site selection, Maj. Gen. William Wofford, Arkansas National Guard adjutant general, said. Full Story »

  • School board peeks at the future, sees growth areas

    Cabot Star-Herald – Fri Dec 11, 3:39 pm ET  

    Members of the Cabot School District board of directors met in committees for nearly four hours Monday to consider options ranging from curriculum changes to new school buildings. Construction is likely in the district’s future for years to come; the growth in the tax base appears to be keeping pace with future needs; and a number of curriculum changes are possible. Full Story »

  • ‘God thing’ finds special place for dolls at shelter

    Cabot Star-Herald – Fri Dec 11, 3:39 pm ET  

    Brokering donations is almost routine for school counselor Jennifer Bates, who often finds herself bringing haves and have-nots together. So, bringing together a donation of special dolls to the Open Arms Shelter of Lonoke County was more satisfying than surprising, she said. Full Story »

  • Cook declares run for mayor

    Cabot Star-Herald – Fri Dec 11, 3:39 pm ET  

    With friends and family nearly filling the meeting room of the Cabot City Annex, Eddie Cook formally announced that he will seek the office of mayor of Cabot in the 2010 general election. Full Story »

  • COMMUNITYCALENDAR

    Cabot Star-Herald – Fri Dec 11, 3:39 pm ET  

    Fundraiser dinner for Tom Armstrong is Saturday A fundraising dinner for Tom Armstrong will be served 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday in the Cabot Middle School North cafeteria. Full Story »

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A 6-day-old sheep relaxes with its mother at a zoo in Tokyo, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

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A 6-day-old sheep relaxes with its mother at a zoo in Tokyo, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

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