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Twisters haunt memories a year after 15 storms ravaged the state

Concrete slabs where houses once stood dot the landscape of northern Pulaski County and Faulkner County like pockmarks, lingering scars of a day one year ago that left a legacy of survival and fear. »

Bridges, Webb Seek Rogers Judge Spot

Paul Bridges and Billy Bob Webb are candidates for Rogers district judge. Early voting starts May 7. The primary election is May 22. Why are you seeking the judgeship and what qualities do you feel make a good judge? »

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LR’s Philander hires president

Johnny Moore, the head of student affairs at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas, has been hired as the new president of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, the school announced Friday. »

Lawsuit against Arkansas lottery alleges tampering

A lawsuit against the Arkansas lottery alleges that a $20 scratch ticket game had flaws in its printing and that workers at a retailer were able to tamper with the tickets to find $50 winners. »

Rogers streets closed or limited for Komen race

Some streets will close and traffic on others will be limited Saturday for the Komen Race for the Cure to be held at Pinnacle Promenade. »

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Judicial commission sanctions 2 judges

The state’s judicial disciplinary commission is reprimanding an Arkansas judge who issued an order in a case involving an employee’s child. »

Woman pleads guilty in ’Delta Blues’ case

A woman charged in a drug and corruption investigation in eastern Arkansas has pleaded guilty to money laundering. »

School employee in Van Buren County charged with sexual assault

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office says a school employee charged in the sexual assault of a teenager is expected to be arrested Friday. »

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Man charged with stealing railroad truck

A man faces charges of stealing a truck from the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad. »

Authorities catch man who fled after traffic death

A man who fled after being convicted of manslaughter in White County in February has been caught by the U.S. Marshals Service. »

Bryant business license suspended after owner's arrest

A Bryant man was arrested Thursday on sexual solicitation charges, reports said. »

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Papa Mike's to close temporarily

Next week power will be out at Bella Vista Village’s Kingsdale Clubhouse while electrical work is done. Papa Mike’s at Kingsdale will close from 2 p.m. Monday through Tuesday, May 1. The restaurant will reopen Wednesday, May 2. »

Van Buren girl killed when dad backs over her in vehicle

Police say a Van Buren child was killed after she was struck by a vehicle driven by her father near a business in the west Arkansas city. »

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Roberts Supported Kids, Arts, Community

Barbara Roberts, a businesswoman known for her involvement with the Rogers community, has died. »

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Man Gets 20 Years In Prison

A Fayetteville man received a 20-year sentence Thursday for making methamphetamine and robbing a homeless man. »

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