Preliminary drawings for the new civic center were presented to the city council during its meeting on Jan. 19.

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But for the quick action of Justice of the Peace Barry Weathers, Thursday’s meeting of the Lonoke County Quorum Court could have ended badly.

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Four people escaped injury early Monday morning after the school van in which they were riding became stuck on a railroad track. They were helped to safety, however, before a Union Pacific train struck the van.

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State Rep. Walls McCrary of Lonoke was recently appointed to the Arkansas Workforce Investment Board by Speaker of the House Robbie Wills.

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Jan. 27 — The Carlisle Public Library will be having toddler time at 10 a.m.

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Someone is shooting cattle in eastern Lonoke County. Possibly, it is a case of mistaking cattle for deer, though that would mean someone is hunting illegally at night, and using firearms meant for small game — leaving the likelihood of wounded deer slowly dying.

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Arkansas" largest electric utility says it has restored power to all but about 13…000 of its customers who lost service because of an ice & sleet storm in central and southern Arkansas.from Channel 7

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Arkansas Tech officials say they"ve trimmed the number of scholarships granted by the school to comply with a new state law… after three years of granting scholarships beyond state limits.from Channel 7

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Convenience-store gamblers in Arkansas will have yet another option beginning on Sunday.from Channel 7

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Preliminary drawings for the new civic center were presented to the city council during its meeting on Jan. 19.

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