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Temporary program gives Arkansans whose SNAP benefits have been stolen chance to recoup funds
Arkansans who get food assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program who have had their benefits stolen through electronic scams, kn…
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Big Boy travels through ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â
People gathered at rail crossings on September 16 to watch the Union Pacific train Big Boy No. 4014 head through ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â.
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Draft rules approved for board tasked with increasing medical residency slots in Arkansas
The state's new Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board approved a draft of its rules last week with little comment from board members.
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Local girls raise and show their livestock animals
At the Ouachita County Fair this year there were several local youth who showed their livestock animals -- among them was Sadie Creech and her sister Melaina.
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Cardinals shutout Zebras in Pine Bluff, head into bye week
By PATRIC FLANNIGAN
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Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Arkansas, to local interests
HOUSTON -- Federal bankruptcy judge Chris Lopez late Thursday approved the sale of Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope to local interests.
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Ginuwine is coming to town on his 'Pony.'
R&B artist Ginuwine is coming to town to perform at the Murphy Art District (MAD) and showcase some of his major hits.
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2024 Junior Livestock Premium Sale
While some residents were unhappy to find out this year's county fair would not have carnival rides, this did not stop local youth from showing their animals a…
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Arkansas Urology to offer free prostate exams
Monday, Sept. 16. from 4:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Arkansas Urology on 619 N. Newton Ave. men have the chance to participate in free prostate screenings.
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Fordyce steering committee will host Town Hall for feedback on distribution of funds for survivors of mass shooting
Fordyce, Ark. (Sept. 13, 2024) –Following the mass shooting that took place on June 29 at Mad Butcher Grocery Store in Fordyce, a steering committee was establ…
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Drama Club Embarks on a Woodland Adventure at Auditions for "Into the Woods, Jr."
Special to the Banner-News
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Ouachita County honors WWII veterans at annual Veterans and Patriots Apprecaition dinner
The annual Veterans and Patriots Appreciation Dinner took place Thursday, September 12 at Cullendale Baptist Church.
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Drama Club embarks on woodland adventure at auditions for 'Into the Woods, Jr.' musical
The South Arkansas Arts Center's Drama Club invites students in grades 7-12 to audition for the captivating musical "Into the Woods, Jr." directed by Lynn Gunt…