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Fitness program scheduled

PRESCOTT – Are you ready to improve your health? Have you decided it is time for you to start exercising regularly? A regular exercise program can help with weight management, reduce diabetes and stroke risk, […]
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Splash pad opens at 9:30 a.m. Friday

PRESCOTT – History will be made at 9:30 a.m. Friday with the grand opening of the Prescott Splash Pad. Granted, it’s not as historic as the opening of a new industry bringing in 100 jobs, […]
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Splash pad opens Friday

PRESCOTT – The long wait is nearly over. Opening ceremonies for the Prescott Splash Pad will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Prescott City Park. There will be some short speeches, followed by […]
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Governor’s weekly address

LITTLE ROCK – As many of you know, we’ve wanted to establish a work requirement in Arkansas Works for a long time. We were unable to garner support for this reform under the previous administration […]
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Watson talks Boys and Girls State

Once a year, we get an incredible opportunity to see the future leaders of our state in action. That opportunity took place this week as we greeted the participants of Boys State and Girls State […]
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Teague’s weekly column

LITTLE ROCK –Each year there are more babies born in Arkansas with illegal drugs in their systems. The state Division of Children and Family Services has been keeping records since the legislature enacted Garrett’s Law […]
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Livestock report

Hope Livestock Auction Weighted Average Report for Thursday May 24, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 1086 Last week: 1121 Last year: 1008 Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 500 lbs. 3.00-10.00 lower; over 500 lbs. steady. […]
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NC Fair Association gets grant for air conditioners

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Executive Director Mike Preston, AEDC Executive Vice President of Operations Amy Fecher and Rural Services Director Alex Johnston presented $50,609.59 to 14 county fair […]
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SAU summer camp registration deadline June 5

MAGNOLIA – Southern Arkansas University’s College of Science and Engineering will host two fantastic summer camps in 2018, geared toward exciting student interest in science. Coding and Cyber Security Camp will be held June 8-10, and […]
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RoC-Fest VI fun for all

HOPE – While the weather may have had the last word on the sixth annual ROC-Fest Carnival, there were no shortages of smiling faces making the most of the last day of school year. ROC-Fest […]