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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Despite having school for most of the day, Friday’s scheduled games between Northside and Southside were postponed.

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FAYETTEVILLE — The winter storm that hit Northwest Arkansas on Thursday afternoon didn’t affect tip-off time for Arkansas’ 67-62 win against Mississippi State at Bud Walton Arena.

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Editor’s Note: Due to an early deadline for winter weather, this story did not make Friday’s edition.

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UAFS Sports Information The UAFS Lady Lions opened the second half of Heartland Conference play in impressive fashion on Thursday night.

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UAFS Sports Information Editor’s Note: Due to an early deadline for winter weather, this story did not make Friday’s edition.

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