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Miller to challenge McElroy again in House District 62

Around town

Miller and McElroy are set for a third contest in Arkansas House District 62, in the state’s Delta region.

Phillips County Arkansas DeskSep 26, 2026

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Grant to support Port of Little Rock road construction

Housing and development

A federal grant will help fund road construction at the Port of Little Rock near a proposed Google data center.

Pulaski County Arkansas DeskSep 26, 2026

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Jacksonville Christian, ASDB to begin combined football season

Around town

Jacksonville Christian Academy and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind are joining for their first season as one football team.

Pope County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Two Little Rock school employees placed on leave

Schools

The Little Rock School District placed two employees on leave during an investigation involving students’ athletic eligibility.

Pope County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Crawford court considers county water treatment plant

Around town

The Crawford County Quorum Court discussed whether the county should build its own water treatment plant.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Fort Smith sex offender pleads not guilty in school case

Schools

A Fort Smith sex offender pleaded not guilty after being accused of entering a Fayetteville elementary school.

Van Buren County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Jefferson County Expands Dolly Parton Book Program

Community and events

Jefferson County is expanding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as part of an early-literacy effort tied to Give Like Dolly Day.

Jefferson County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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UAMS, Bradley County Medical Center Plan Agreement

Around town

UAMS and Bradley County Medical Center are preparing to sign an agreement covering management advising and co-branding.

Bradley County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Two I-40 stops in Pope County lead to 3 arrests

Police, fire and courts

Arkansas State Police made two Interstate 40 stops in Pope County and seized nearly 60 pounds of illegal marijuana, according to the report.

Pope County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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Panthers set to host Mountainburg for conference opener

Around town

The Panthers will welcome Mountainburg for a conference-opening game during Homecoming at the Cove.

Hot Spring County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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High school cancels rest of varsity football season

Schools

A high school ended its varsity football season after too few players remained healthy to continue.

Greene County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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1 in 13 Arkansas children lacked insurance in 2024

Around town

New data shows 1 in 13 Arkansas children were uninsured in 2024, nearly twice the rate from about a decade earlier.

Lonoke County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026