El Dorado woman killed in fatal crash
Judy Ricketts, 82, of El Dorado, died around 3:30 p.m. when a 2005 Ford F-150 pickup crossed the centerline on Arkansas 7 near Smackover and struck the 2019 Ho…
Local News
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WOMAN BELIEVES MOTHER IS PLAYING FAVORITES
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One City seeking volunteers for day of service Sunday
Josh Emery of The One City Movement is seeking volunteers to help Sunday, April 21 for a day of service.
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Jamey Johnson to perform in El Dorado
NASHVILLE--Country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson will launch his What a View tour on June 20 that will feature songs from his award-winning catalog as well a…
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Arkansas bullfrog season underway
LITTLE ROCK – If you're looking for a reason to be happy this Tax Day, you might want to celebrate with one of Arkansas's quirkiest outdoor occasions. Bullfrog…
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GENEROUS GIFT ISN'T ENOUGH FOR MOM WHO ASKS FOR MORE
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Legislative auditors release findings into purchase of $19,000 lectern by Sanders office
Legislative auditors have released their findings after a months-long investigation into the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by the governor's office that has be…
Sports
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Offense holds key for SouthArk down stretch
Offensive production has its ebbs and flows over the course of the season, and that has certainly been the case for South Arkansas College this season.
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Smackover’s McNeely signs with Montevallo
There are countless reasons why people enjoy fishing.
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Holt delivering for Razorbacks with versatility
FAYETTEVILLE — Peyton Holt is back in the starting lineup for the No. 2-ranked University of Arkansas baseball team’s series at No. 21 South Carolina this week…
Living
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Q&A: Phish’s Trey Anastasio on playing the Sphere, and keeping the creativity going after 40 years
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Phish has been performing for decades, but never has the band played the same show twice.
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‘I was afraid for my life’ — Orlando Bloom puts himself in peril for new TV series
NEW YORK -- Orlando Bloom wanted to test himself for his latest adventure project. Not by eating something gross or visiting a new country. He wanted to risk d…
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NEW MOTHER REFUSES TO LET HER GRANDMA HOLD THE BABY
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Religion
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Lawsuit challenging Indiana abortion ban survives a state challenge
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Court of Appeals gave an incremental win Thursday to a group of residents suing the state over its near-total abortion ban, ar…
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Muslim athletes push boundaries to keep on training despite fasting during Ramadan
LONDON (AP) -- Approaching midnight, the hard work is just beginning for Sabir Hussein.
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Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94
DETROIT (AP) -- Thomas Gumbleton, a Catholic bishop in Detroit who for decades was an international voice against war and racism and an advocate for labor and …
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Subscriber ExclusiveGreen highways: Arkansas invests $14.9 million in electric vehicle charging network
Franklin Energy Charging Station at 724 S. Woodrow St. in Little Rock, April 11. Electric vehicle motorists said charging station investments will make travel …
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US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher
The Federal Trade Commission sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate compet…
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Murphy USA reports 3Q earnings
Murphy USA Inc.'s chief executive said the company was pleased with the third-quarter profit and revenue it reported on Wednesday, even though the numbers were…
