Northeast Arkansas has numerous existing, planned historic sites
Archeologists have uncovered evidence that thousands of years before the Egyptians built the pyramids and the Greeks created the Parthenon, Native Americans hunted, camped and fished at Old Davidsonville. Pieces...
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Water user contracts, water conservation part of Fort Smith board agenda
Water will be a part of the Fort Smith Board of Directors discussion during its Feb. 24 study session, with board members expected to review water conservation rules and an...
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In search of identity
Last week, I met with a group of dynamic leaders from Northeast Arkansas who are part of the new Leadership Accelerator formed through Arkansas State University. This inaugural group of...
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Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Consent decree projects completed, Haas Hall gets quiz bowl win
Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Consent Decree Work The city of Fort Smith recently completed more than $8.1 million in sewer system improvements mandated by...
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Van Buren’s AJ McDonald converts junior season into a stronger senior year
There are several things that AJ McDonald loves about playing basketball. Her favorite, though, is getting the chance to compete and feel other elements the sport provides, like the relentless...
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Motivating students to engage
Robert groaned as he stretched across two chairs in my classroom, arms crossed, pencil untouched. Around him, the hum of students writing filled the room, but he would not participate....
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AACF calls for Medicaid extension in Arkansas for postpartum insurance
Arkansas is the only U.S. state that does not guarantee 12-month postpartum insurance coverage through Medicaid for low-income mothers. The Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) is calling on...
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Community center, public safety focus of Van Buren sales tax proposal
Van Buren voters are headed to the polls to decide on whether to fund major capital projects with proposed 0.5% sales tax. Election day is March 3, but early voting...
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Nonprofit hopes to help farmers with mental health
A non-profit, Tailgate Time, has launched with the aim of helping farmers with their mental health. Like many farmers, Jonathan Bobbitt struggled with bouts of depression. The long, lonely hours...
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DRA awards $17 million for projects in several states including Arkansas
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) recently concluded Fiscal Year 2025 with an investment of nearly $17 million to help fund 11 infrastructure projects across the region. Provided through the Community...
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