National and international companies with Arkansas roots such as Dillardâ J.B. Hunt, Stephens Investments, Tyson, Candy Bouquet and of course Wal-Mart could soon be joined by CynerGreen, a Cabot-based, environmentally oriented company specializing in stainless steel, reusable water bottles.

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Without a quorum present for the regular City Council meeting, Austin Mayor Bernie Chamberlain and council members Randy Ryan, Tammy Williams and Donna Soellner agreed to a special meeting to be held 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30.

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A Carlisle grandfather and his 6-year-old grandson from Jacksonville drowned at a swimming hole on North Walters Chapel Road north of Carlisle in Lonoke County on Monday, July 27.

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The Open Arms Shelter barbecue and auction on Aug. 4 has been moved from the Lonoke Primary School to the Lonoke High School cafeteria on West Academy Street, because of repairs at the original site.

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A handful of Bayou Meto Elementary area residents expressed doubts about both options presented to them at a public hearing dealing with either staying a part of the Pulaski County school district or joining Jacksonville to form a new one.

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Community leaders, “American Idol” Kris Allen’s grandfather Charles Wood, and the young daughter of Jacksonville resident Mark Perry showed up for the unveiling of a sign, which will be visible to motorists along U.S. 67/167.

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With some minor revisions, an architectural plan for a proposed $4-million joint police/fire training facility draws nearer to its bid-letting process.

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The Open Arms Shelter barbecue and auction on Aug. 4 has been moved from the Lonoke Primary School to the Lonoke High School cafeteria on West Academy Street, because of repairs at the original site.

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On Tuesday, Aug. 4, neighborhoods throughout Jacksonville are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 26th annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.

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Martin Street Youth Center’s activities will culminate with an ‘End of the Summer’ Party on Aug. 13.

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