Nicholas W. Tarkington, 27, of North Little Rock who was listed as Lonoke County’s “Most Wanted” fugitive was located and taken into custody at a residence in Little Rock on Monday by the Little Rock Police Department.

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From the parade, to free hot dogs, to the do-it-ourselves fireworks show, the annual Fourth of July celebration at Ward has possibly become the city’s signature event.

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Kiwanis Club News By Jim Thompson Week of June 17 The Kiwanis Club of Cabot held its weekly meeting at Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill at noon, Wednesday, June 17, 2009. The club welcomed special guest Jackie Davis, Cabot chief of police.

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Cabot Chamber news updates All area businesses are invited to join in Cabot’s 2009 4th of July Celebration. The event July 3, sponsored by Mount Carmel Baptist Church begins at 7:30 with firworks at 9 p.m. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, we invite and encourage other members to take part in [...]

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George S. Smith, a Lonoke County resident, has announced his intentions to run for state senator for District 28, which includes Lonoke and Prairie counties and parts of Arkansas and Pulaski.

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The Lonoke County Quorum Court approved a request by the Sheriff’s Department for an increase from $5 to $15 added to fines for people who receive a misdemeanor offense, such as speeding.

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The Minnesota Supreme Court says he was elected U.S. senator. By 312 votes. Will Republicans sue in federal court to attempt to deprive Minnesota of representation for still more months? No word yet. Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty did tell CNN over the weekend that he was inclined to sign the election certificate if the Supreme Court ruled for [...]

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Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla., has today announced the selection of Lu Hardin, thoroughly disgraced former president of the University of Central Arkansas, as its new president. This is said to be a “Christian university” and it is said in the news release that Lu was chosen for his character. In a [...]

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I stopped by the Saline County Courthouse on the way to the Capitol today to watch Rep. Dawn Creekmore (D) announce her candidacy for state Senate, District 22. With Rep. Dan Greenberg (R) having already announced for this seat, which is being vacated by term-limited Sen. Shane Broadway, this is now the fourth officially [...]

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Rep. Dawn Creekmore gathered with a crowd of around 30 supporters on the lawn of the Saline County Courthouse to announce her candidacy for State Senate District 22, which includes Benton, Bryant, and Bauxite in Saline County. Creekmore currently represents State Representative District 27, which includes East End, but recently moved to Bauxite fueling speculation [...]

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