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Get Loud Arkansas trains young voters to lead their communities

Get Loud Arkansas is hosting its second annual Summer Youth Ambassador program. The nonprofit brings together high school and college students from across the state to develop leadership skills while encouraging civic participation throughout the summer. Ambassadors volunteer at community events, create social media ca
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“I would not wish this on my worst enemy.” Arkansan recounts experience with cyclosporiasis...

The Arkansas Department of Health reports 36 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state so far this year; 26 more cases than were reported just last week.
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Bryant hands MacLeod first loss at state tourney

BRYANT — Defensive miscues, along with 12 walks and hit-by-pitches allowed by four MacLeod pitchers, allowed the Bryant Junior Black Sox to post big rallies in the fifth and seventh innings during a 14-0 triumph Monday night in the Arkansas Junior American Legion State Tournament. Bryant led only 4-0...
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Arkansas company is finding innovative uses for mobile storage

The use of mobile storage containers has drastically improved the way construction sites operate. Now, Little Rock-based Hugg and Hall Mobile Storage, which is marking 30 years in business this year, is looking to the future with ideas of how simple steel shipping containers can greatly improve aspects of other industr
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Arkansas History for July 21: Medal of Honor recipient receives recognition

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 21, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information
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These Arkansas All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Make The Drive Feel Worth It

The best road trips sometimes end with an empty plate and a very full table. Arkansas knows how to make that happen. These all-you-can-eat buffets give hungry travelers a reason to plan the drive around dinner instead of treating food like a quick stop. One place piles on fried catfish, while another keeps the sushi tr
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Gas prices see big jump in Arkansas this week

Average gasoline prices in Arkansas have risen 15.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.58 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas. Prices in Arkansas are 6.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 84.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national averag
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Much of Arkansas under extreme heat warnings; cooling centers opening across state

Some Arkansans may be in need of community cooling centers this week as the heat index is forecast to eclipse 100 degrees across large swaths of the state.  Parts of eastern, central and western Arkansas are under extreme heat warnings until Tuesday evening, while the rest of the state is under a heat advisory. The […]
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Neighbors say hearing about shooting in Little Rock’s Breckenridge area is discouraging, hoping revitalization...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Police are investigating a deadly shooting at the Eagle Suites hotel after a man was killed and another was hospitalized Sunday night. Police cars filled the parking lot of the hotel as officers investigated the scene and searched for the person responsible. Investigators have released photos of a s
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Saline County continues debate on stricter dog control laws after fatal teen attack

Saline County is considering a new animal control ordinance following the death of a teenager by dogs over a year ago. Over a year after a teen was killed by dogs, Saline County is one step closer to changing a 16-year-old animal control ordinance. The newest animal control ordinance aims...

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