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Lane and Ramp Closures Scheduled on I-30 in Arkadelphia

Roads and transit

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has scheduled lane and ramp closures on Interstate 30 in Arkadelphia.

Clark County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Miller County rededicates renovated courthouse

Police, fire and courts

Miller County has rededicated its courthouse after renovation and upgrades to the historic public building.

Miller County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Lawmaker proposes prison-fund shift for Washington County

Around town

A lawmaker has suggested using funds tied to a Franklin County prison to build two facilities in Washington County.

Franklin County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Fulton civic founder sues town, mayor over grant records

Local government

The founder of a Fulton civic group has sued the town and its mayor, seeking records tied to a water grant.

Hempstead County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Democrat adjusts to Washington County assessor role

Local government

A Democrat who did not want the Washington County assessor job is now working out how he will carry it out.

Arkansas County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Jury rules for protester injured in 2020 Arkansas protest

Police, fire and courts

A jury ruled in favor of a protester who was injured by an Arkansas State Police trooper during a 2020 protest.

Jackson County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Runoffs set in three Arkansas mayoral races

Around town

Mayoral contests in Jacksonville, Stuttgart and Helena-West Helena will continue to runoff elections after the initial vote.

Jackson County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Woman in Lawrence County animal case faces more charges

Police, fire and courts

The woman was previously charged after more than 170 animals were seized in Lawrence County.

Lawrence County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Camden, Ouachita County designated opportunity zones

Around town

Camden and Ouachita County have received opportunity-zone designations, creating a new economic-development status for the area.

Ouachita County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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AVAIO asks judge to pause Pulaski County data center rules

Local government

AVAIO is asking a judge to stop Pulaski County from enforcing its data center ordinance while a lawsuit moves forward.

Pulaski County Arkansas DeskNov 10, 2026

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Little Flock, fire and EMS groups react to election results

Health

The Little Flock mayor and Northeast Benton County fire and EMS organizations responded to local tax and fee election outcomes.

Benton County Arkansas DeskNov 9, 2026

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Washington County inspections flag roach, organic growth

Around town

Washington County restaurant inspections included a live roach on an air fryer and strawberries showing organic growth.

Washington County Arkansas DeskNov 9, 2026