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6 Arkansas Late-Summer Festivals So Unusual They Are Worth The Drive

Late summer is a great excuse to point the car toward the Ozarks and see what is happening beyond the usual weekend stops. Arkansas has festivals that can turn a simple day trip into something you will still be talking about weeks later. Imagine wagons racing at speed, knights battling...
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New rules expand animal control authority in unincorporated Saline County after attacks

SALINE COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — The Saline County Quorum Court has voted 11-1 to pass an ordinance that would grant animal control further reach of their power within Saline County, and also hold owners responsible for the actions of their pets. Following a second reading of Ordinance No. 2010-64,...
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Caterpillar North Little Rock investing an additional $3 million for Arkansas jobs

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Caterpillar Inc. officials in North Little Rock said on Monday that the company was investing $3 million in its facility to boost Arkansas job growth. Officials said the move is part of its company-wide $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. The $3 million...
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Arkansas Department of Agriculture Opens Wildland Fire Kit Applications

Little Rock, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through Oct. 2. Applications can be submitted online here. Through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, the department will distribute 70 wildland fire suppression kits to rural...
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Southeast Arkansas Corps of Engineers $346 million-plus project completion marked with ribbon-cutting

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials completed a $346 million project on August 12 to protect the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System from uncontrolled channel changes.
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Forbes names Best Employers by State

A few companies with a presence in the Morrilton area have been named to the Forbes 2026 list of America’s Best Employers by State. Included in the list of the top 25 employers in Arkansas are Waffle House, Casey’s General Stores, CommonSpirit Health, Arvest Bank, Tyson Foods, the University of Arkansas, UAMS, and Walm
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Burn Bans Expand Across Ark-La-Tex as Fire Danger Continues to Rise

Fire danger is increasing across much of the Ark-La-Tex as hot, dry conditions continue, prompting a growing number of counties and parishes to restrict outdoor burning. Residents are being urged to check local restrictions before burning brush, trash or other materials, as conditions can change quickly and burn-ban li
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Squirrel Takes Center Stage at This Uniquely Arkansas Cookoff

Think squirrel isn’t a dinner-table staple? The World Champion Squirrel Cookoff is back to prove that Arkansas’ wildest ingredients can make for some surprisingly creative dishes. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is once again teaming up with Ozark personality Joe Wilson for the annual event, which will...
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Keep it Comin’: Braum’s Announces Plans for Another Arkansas Location

A second Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy store location is headed for central Arkansas. Braum’s will add its 18th Arkansas location with recently announced plans for a restaurant in Maumelle. Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce officials told media members that the paperwork has been signed and that Braum’s...
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Fred Love slams governor for ‘comms before substance’ on food stamps restriction

LOVE: “That is comms before substance. Arkansas deserves better.” Credit: Brian Chilson. As Milo Strain reported earlier today, new restrictions on using SNAP benefits (food stamps) for junk food in Arkansas go into effect Wednesday. Gov. Sarah Sanders took the opportunity to grandstand in a press conference Monday at

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