Jacksonville News

William and Sarah Allen of Conway announce the birth of their daughter, Bailey Elizabeth Allen.

The Arkansas legislature just passed a new school choice law to replace one contested in federal court in a case that begin over students who wanted to transfer from Malvern to whiter schools in Magnet Cove.

Tom Richard, 25, of North Little Rock, who is currently stationed at the Little Rock Air Force base at Jacksonville, won the 10K on a cold, drizzly Saturday morning in 33:27.22. His fellow airman, Jake Johnson, of Sherwood, was second in 34:20.57. Toler Freyaldenhoven, 15, of Conway, and a member of the Conway High track and cross country teams, ... (more)

As planning was under way for the 2013 Jacksonville Relay for Life, organizers decided a change was in order.

Bridge repairs on Highway 67 will require a temporary lane closure in Jacksonville, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department officials.

Meeting announcements published exclusively on Arkansas Online, the newspaper's website, can be found at www.arkansasonline.com/tools/ meetings/. An electronic form is available on the website to submit support group meeting announcements or changes.

Right now, 28 aircraft are scheduled to leave the Little Rock Air Force Base because of the federal sequester.

Apr. 24, 2013 - MASON, Ohio -- Karaoke World Championships USA announced today five new qualifying venues in Arkansas.

A 5K+1 walk/run to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas will take place this weekend in Jacksonville.

After decades of opposition to this separation, Jacksonville could have its first school year as soon as the fall of 2014.

The Pulaski County Special School District will host a Career Fair this Friday to recruit employees for the 2013-2014 school year.