Predictions that the 918 area code will run out of numbers by the end of 2012 have led to a plan to overlay a new area code – 539 - over part the 918 area.

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EAST END — Rodney Adkins was arrested around 1 a.m. Arkansas State Police, along with other law enforcement officials, were near I-530 and Pratt Road when they saw Adkins.

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The Facebook group Fans of Browning’s Mexican Grill (which had 1,225 members when I checked it this morning) is reporting that the Heights institution will reopen in late October. It will be interesting to see if the restaurant really does reopen then and what form this version of Browning’s will take.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA — A crime task force that brings together the Helena-West Helena Police Department, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police seeks community support for an ASP substation in downtown Helena.

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The mere mention of them can trigger people into a nervous, scratching frenzy.

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NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Three North Little Rock men have been arrested for stealing copper.

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Roby Brock wraps up his polling of the four Arkansas Congressional districts with the race between incumbent Democrat Rep. Mike Ross and Republican challenger Beth Anne Rankin.  This race is unique in that it is the only Arkansas Congressional race with an incumbent seeking re-election and is also the only one where the Democrat has [...]

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TEXARKANA — A toxicology report says a tractor-trailer driver who died in a crash on Interstate 30 in Texarkana that also killed three other people tested positive for marijuana and cocaine.

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Finally. Game week. It has been a long, long, long, long month for Arkansas’ players, coaches, fans and, yes, even media folks like me. Practice after practice after practice. Story after story after story. But the good news: It’s just about time for an actual football game. The Razorbacks officially kick into game week mode (although they [...]

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The Northwest Arkansas Touchdown Club will hold its first meeting at the Springdale Holiday Inn today. The club has a well-known guest speaker, too. Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino. Finally, it’s game week and Petrino will be helping Arkansas fans get in the mood when he addresses the club today. Lunch (which is $15 for club members and $25 [...]

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