Opinion

Empowering Local Schools

National Lawmakers Put Education Authority Back in State HandsBy Chris Lesher, Public Information OfficerChris.Lesher@senate.ar.govArkansas will now have broader authority to shape its own education policies…

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Obituaries

News

State Police Corporal Charged with DWI

Reportedly Crashes Cruiser Near MonticelloBy Sarah StaggAn Arkansas State Police Corporal has resigned after allegedly wrecking his car near Monticello and being arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated. In a news release from the Arkansas State Police, it is reported that Cpl. John M. Parker of Camden was in the wreck while on…

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Community

Republican Candidate Chosen for Senate District 1 Race

Photo taken by Jessica Parker Harrell Wilson, left, and Laura “Missy” Wardlaw, right, take a moment on their seperate campaign trails to pose together for a picture at the August 8th Hamburg Farmers Market in Ashley County. Ten days later they would find out who voters wanted to be on the November ballot running against…

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Sports

Lifestyle

American by Choice

Photo submitted At an all-American beach vacation, naturalized American citizen Norma Mondragon smiles while surrounded by her husband, children and grandchild. The Mondragon parents both…

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