Lavaca scores final 12 points to beat Paris 38-26
Lavaca beat Paris 38-26 on Oct. 23 after the Eagles rallied from a 20-point deficit to tie the game. The Golden Arrows scored 12 points after the tie.
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METRO plans faster service on three routes starting Nov. 16
Route 22 service is planned to become more frequent on weekdays and Saturdays, with Saturday improvements also set for Routes 3 and 4.
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30 congregations win more than $9 million for historic properties
The largest grant round in the National Fund for Sacred Places’ 11-year history drew 466 applicants and includes its first Arkansas grantee.
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Pine Bluff council reportedly shifts $55,000 in police budget
Citizen Portal reports that the City Council approved a $55,000 reallocation within the Police Department’s 2026 budget, for uniforms, training and qualification testing, and copy machines.
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Rogers voters to weigh $457.25 million bond package Nov. 3
Six proposed bond questions would fund street, park, fire, police and animal-services projects while continuing Rogers’ current 1% sales/use tax.
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Little Rock board approves three closures after 2026-27
The Little Rock School District board approved closing Western Hills, Mabelvale and McDermott after the 2026-27 school year, with attendance-zone changes.
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Arkansas sends first $2.6 million BEAD payment to Brightspeed
Brightspeed received Arkansas’ first BEAD disbursement after completing a planning milestone for 13 projects targeting more than 13,700 homes and businesses.
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Arkansas sues OpenAI over ChatGPT safety and minors’ data
Arkansas alleges OpenAI misrepresented ChatGPT’s safety and collected or retained minors’ information without required notice or consent.
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Arkansas PCB settlement sets $16 million initially, up to $80 million
Arkansas settled its PCB-related claims against Monsanto and affiliates. The agreement calls for $16 million in initial payments, with as much as $64 million more tied to a separate indemnity action.
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DOJ files four final lawsuits over undocumented-student tuition
The Justice Department sued Hawaii, D.C., Arkansas and Utah over tuition and aid policies. The complaints do not immediately change eligibility.
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Arkansas Could Receive About $172.5 Million From Approved Meta Child-Safety Settlement
Arkansas is expected to receive about $172.5 million from Meta’s approved multistate settlement, but payment timing, state spending and platform rollout details remain ahead.
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Arkansas’ new SNAP limits move forward despite court challenge
Arkansas SNAP and Summer EBT benefits cannot buy specified soda, beverages and candy under rules that began July 1, while the legal fight continues.
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Arkansas Senate District 1 special primary enters final voting days
Arkansas Senate District 1 voters face a Friday absentee-ballot deadline and final early-voting day Monday before the Aug. 18 special primary.
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Bentonville adopts new Community Code for development rules
The Bentonville City Council adopted a code combining zoning and land-development regulations as the city continues planning for growth.
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Springdale sets Nov. 3 election for vacant Ward 2 seat
Springdale will hold a Nov. 3 special election for the vacant Ward 2, Position 2 seat, with candidate filing set for July 29 through Aug. 5.
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Jacksonville opens public comment on 2026–2030 housing and community-development plan
Jacksonville has released its 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Action Plan for public review, with comments accepted through Aug. 16, 2026.
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Fayetteville Route 20 Buses Now Run Every 30 Minutes
Route 20 service in South Fayetteville shifted from hourly buses to every 30 minutes Aug. 1, while College Avenue gained Saturday and late-night service.
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Arkansas awards $11.48 million toward new Paris middle school
The Paris School District is listed for a new middle school in Arkansas’ 2025–27 partnership program, with $11,475,516.91 in state financial participation.
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Little Rock rejects proposed 18-month pause on hyperscale data centers
Little Rock directors rejected an 18-month pause on new hyperscale data centers, leaving the city’s June regulations in place as debate continues.
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Rogers prepares for possible November 2026 bond proposal
Rogers leaders are preparing a bond proposal expected to reach voters in November 2026, but the amount, projects and ballot language remain unsettled.
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Downtown Paragould parking-lot project breaks ground with safety and accessibility goals
Community leaders broke ground June 6, 2026, on downtown Paragould parking-lot improvements intended to make parking safer, more accessible and more attractive.
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Brookland adopts water and sewer rates through 2030
Brookland enacted Ordinance 2026-06 establishing a multiyear water and sewer rate schedule, but the accessible city records do not show individual rate amounts or tier effective dates.