Archive | November, 2009

Ceremony should be about those who served

To most veterans, the veterans memorials in the area are on sacred ground. They represent the men and women who have fought and died for their country. Not every veteran is killed in combat. For every one KIA (military slang for killed in action), there are 10 times as many who were wounded in battle [...]

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Vets deserve to have their stories told

This week we begin a multi-part series of stories about American soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen who distinguished themselves in battle for this country.

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Water on roads often dangerous

Flooding in North Little Rock took one life early this week as a man driving in Levy drowned when his car flipped over in high water and went under.

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Ceremony should be about those who served

To most Maumelle veterans, the Maumelle Veterans Memorial is sacred ground. It represents the men and women who have fought and died for their country. Not every veteran is killed in combat. For every one KIA (military slang for killed in action), there are 10 times as many who were wounded in battle — sometimes [...]

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Vets deserve to have their stories told

This week we begin a multi-part series of stories about American soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen who distinguished themselves in battle for this country.

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Emergency responses earn praise

Last week’s school bus accident in Maumelle could have been worse than it was.

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Schoolhouse doors open

This week the Pulaski County Special School District opened its school doors — literally — to the public for a free immunization clinic to give influenza vaccines to whomever showed up.

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Weather still has last say sometimes

If we needed any extra reminders that we are not fully in charge of our place in life, we have to look no further than recent weather.

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Parents get ‘F’ on A-Plus participation

Academic Plus Charter School’s enrollment this year has grown by 20 percent over the previous year, but the school still is hampered by an age-old problem — a lack of parental involvement.

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John Staab — our own real-life hero

It’s not everyday you get to meet a real-life hero.

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