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Fayetteville Board of Education member Susan Winborn Heil announced Tuesday that she plans to seek re-election to her at-large position on the school board.

Developers say a $1.3 billion coal-fired power plant in eastern Arkansas is expected to be completed two years from now, providing much needed electricity at affordable costs.

Police investigate double homicide at Germantown Apartments Police were questioning several witnesses Friday morning who were at the scene of a deadly shooting at Germantown Apartments on South German Lane, ... via Log Cabin Democrat

“The companies know a lot more about the play now in terms of their plans and its overall potential, and it's clear that the original study was indeed understated”

The University of Arkansas on Thursday will announce the results of a new study of the economic impact of the Fayetteville Shale play. via ArkansasBusiness.com

CPD arrests man in 13th online sting since July LOG CABIN DEMOCRAT Prosecutors charged a 20-year-old Conway man with sexual indecency with a child on Wednesday in the 13th case of its kind investigated by ... via Log Cabin Democrat

Would it not be good if we had one clear barometer of our public servants' dedication to the common interest, one easy way to identify his or her real constituents - the people or private interests? As it ... via Arkansas Times

“Obviously, it's the major players”

Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday that legislators opposing his call to raise the severance tax would probably change their minds if he reaches a deal with the major natural gas production companies. via Herald-Leader

“I think we'll have something we'll be able to go to the governor with soon”

Several legislative leaders said Wednesday that they'll likely support a rise in the severance tax levied on natural gas producers. via Benton County Daily Record

“Along with the typical economic impact information, we're looking at additional things.”

The University of Arkansas says it is conducting a new study of the economic impact of the Fayetteville Shale play, including what effect a severance tax increase would have on companies operating there. via ArkansasBusiness.com

What happens when parents, students and teachers all commit to a student's success? If the KIPP Delta College Preparatory School in Helena-West Helena is any indication, that combination can be powerful and ... via KATV Little Rock