LITTLE ROCK — Mid-summer is traditionally a time for swimming, vacations and mosquito bites, and state health officials are warning that some bites could lead to West Nile Virus infections.

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This just in from a colleague who received a copy of “Thurston T. Turtle Moves to Hubbleville” last week: “I just finished reading Thurston T. Turtle, it’s great. I especially liked the part where Mr. Squirrel says how he and Mrs. Squirrel make a delicious stew!” I replied back that food is big in my life and [...]

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We’ve passed a milestone in postsecondary education in Arkansas! Now, more than 50% of public high school seniors attend some sort of higher education institute, according to a state Department of Higher Education report. Time to get out the cake and balloons. More specifics and less positive figures: The rate for all public and private institutions increased [...]

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Last night’s ESPN.com report from college basketball writer Andy Katz indicated Arkansas and Michigan were “likely” to meet next year. Well, Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com added some more details today via Twitter. Goodman is reporting the game has been set for Jan. 21 and will be played at Arkansas. It uncovers another piece of Arkansas’ nonconference schedule, [...]

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The Arkansas football program will hold practices open to the public during the early part of its preseason camp, which begins open Aug. 4. But fans wishing to attend will be watching at a new venue. Arkansas released its practice plans on Friday afternoon and the team will work out on the university’s intramural fields and [...]

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New oil and gas developments could boost Southwestern, Chesapeake/BHP profits for years.

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The northwest Arkansas metro area ranked 21st in the country in foreclosures per household.

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Little Rock Police officers arrested Darius Manning, 19, yesterday in connection with a July 23 shooting that left a nine-year-old boy in critical condition. Witnesses told police that Manning and another unidentified suspect had an argument that led to both men shooting at one another. A bullet struck Treylaun Hollis in the chest. On July [...]

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Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen, in his position as pastor of New Millennium Church, has sent a letter to church members encouraging their attendance at a rally tomorrow by the $500 Million Tax — Too Much! group that will file as a ballot committee opposing the proposed city sales tax increase. $500 Million Tax — Too Much! [...]

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A little mid-day levity: A reader pointed us to the item above on the Arkansas state surplus web auction. Here’s how the state is hawking it: Up for bid is a framed and matted portrait of a distinguished man. This item measures 21.5inches x 29.5inches. The frame is wood with an intricately carved design and gold finish. [...]

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