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Arkansas House and Democratic Party leaders are both proposing rule changes to prevent a former legislator from returning to a seat he left to settle a felony sexual assault charge after he was accused of ...

The Clinton Civic Club will sponsor its 24th annual Bull-Riding Spectacular with Professional Bull Rides Inc., on Friday, Aug.

John Fields has been selected to serve as the new pulpit minister at Hillsboro Street Church of Christ, 1322 W. Hillsboro.

To submit a listing, send to FFW, 203 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701, or fax to 444-7289, at least two weeks prior to event.

The following warranty deeds, representing transactions of real property, were filed with the Baxter County clerk's office June 18-25, 2008.

The One-Woman Art Exhibit can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

Alan Finley of Greenbrier has been promoted to the position of vice president and chief operating officer of Conway Regional Health System.

The Arkansas Supreme Court released opinions on Thursday. The court's rulings and the names of the cases are reprinted here.

The entire blogosphere is learning about Helena-West Helena Mayor James Valley. Today's report on Wonkette: Arkansas, our greatest state, has produced our nation's favorite fat politicians while not really ...

By STEPHANIE HARRIS-SMITH Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 2:49 PM CDT Hope Star Writer Mayor Dennis Ramsey and Hempstead County Economic Development President Wesley Woodard declared May 30 to be Joe Stuart ...

Since Sen. Gilbert Baker is having a big fund-raiser tomorrow in Conway, his Democratic opponent Joe White thought he ought to get out word on his own significant financial backers -- including Bill Clinton, ...

Haven't blogged much on national politics recently, and in part its because of the evolution of the blogosphere.

The Arkansas Supreme Court released opinions on Thursday. The court's ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here.

The United States is experiencing its deadliest tornado season in a decade and may be on pace to set a record for the most tornadoes in a year.

At least one Arkansas family already knows that 2008 has been a devastating year for tornadoes.

“It's a supplement to get to the point of what we have decided in our frameworks what kids need to know and be able to do in particular courses.”

In preparation for stricter student testing requirements that will go into effect in 2009-10, the Arkansas Board of Education on Monday gave preliminary approval to a set of rules for that program. via Benton County Daily Record

“Less than 2% of all tornadoes are that strong, and to have one like that--and then to follow it up with one like the one we had in Damascus and then Stuttgart--that's just so rare. That never happens, but that is typical for this year.”

Since the start of the year, we have had about 50 tornadoes in Arkansas--nearly double the amount we see in an average year. via KATV Little Rock

You should probably go to the festival's Web site and check out the schedule. There are some great tools on the site that'll help you plan your long weekend. via Arkansas Online

“And you wouldn't believe all the contractors that have been coming here with bulldozers and tractors and people to help”

Residents of the areas hit hardest by Friday's tornado in Van Buren and Conway counties were gathering up the pieces of their shattered homes Monday and seeing what could be saved. via Log Cabin Democrat

“Clinton missed us and I said oh our house is in a good spot, it was for those, but that's ok it's only things”

The National Weather Service says an EF3 touched down in Van Buren County as that series of storms rolled through the state Friday. via KTHV-TV Little Rock