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Arkansas opens bids for 31 construction projects The Arkansas Department of Transportation has begun seeking bids on 31 construction projects across the state, including a second attempt to widen a highway in ... January 18, 2019

Entergy to refund $58M to Louisiana customers after lawsuit Entergy Louisiana’s 1 million customers will receive refund credits on their electric bills, the Louisiana Public Service Commission said. January 18, 2019

Lafayette County, DEA officials seize drugs, firearms, cash in Bradley bust A Lafayette County drug bust has recovered over 50 grams of narcotics and resulted in three Bradley residents taken into police custody. According to a media... by Staff Report - January 17, 2019

SAU to host 24th annual MLK Day march and ceremony The Southern Arkansas University 24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial March and Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2019. by SAU News - January 17, 2019

Counterfeit money, DirectTV scam alerts issued Area authorities have issued alerts to citizens to be aware of recently discovered counterfeit bills in southwest Arkansas, as well as phone scammers claiming t... by J.D. BAILEY, Banner-News - January 17, 2019

Magnolia fundraiser lunch scheduled for injured state trooper A pulled-pork fundraiser lunch for injured Arkansas State Police Cpl. Clayton McWilliams will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Albem... by J.D. BAILEY, Banner-News - January 17, 2019

Steve’s Outdoor Sports donates tribute to law enforcement Lt. Josh Miller (left) of the Magnolia Police Department and Deputy Brian Williams (right) of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department were the recipients of co... by Joe Inscore, Banner-News - January 17, 2019

Oklahoma joins states issuing February food benefits early Oklahoma is joining other states in giving out February food stamp benefits early because of the partial government shutdown. January 17, 2019

Proposal would roll back wage hike for some Arkansas workers Two Republican lawmakers in Arkansas are proposing exempting school employees, people under 18 and others from voter-backed increases in the state’s minimum wag... January 17, 2019

Staff at national hatchery in Arkansas still care for fish The partial government shutdown continues. Republicans blame Democrats. Democrats blame Republicans. January 17, 2019

Fort Smith board supports sale tax for US Marshals Museum A city board in western Arkansas has decided to support a temporary sales tax to help finance a museum for the U.S. Marshals Service, which museum officials sai... January 17, 2019

1 dead, 4 hurt after gun fires at Little Rock ice cream shop Police in Little Rock say one person was killed and four others wounded during a scuffle over in a gun inside an ice cream shop. January 17, 2019

Silver Alert issued, inactivated Wednesday The Arkansas State Police, on a request from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, activated, then later inactivated a Silver Alert Wednesday for 60-year-old ... January 17, 2019

Magnolia School Board recognized for service in January Magnolia School District joins districts across the state to celebrate School Board Member Recognition Month in January. January 17, 2019

Silver Alert issued for man missing near Montgomery County The Arkansas State Police, on a request from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, has issued a Silver Alert for 60-year-old Harold L. Forest III, last seen i... by J.D. Bailey - January 16, 2019