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News Reporter at the River Valley Democrat-Gazette covering Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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A year after start of Franklin County prison project, state hasn’t done cultural survey of land

#Arkansas

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A year after start of Franklin County prison project, state hasn’t done cultural survey of land | River Valley Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas hasn't done an on-site cultural survey of the land where a proposed new prison in Franklin County would be located, to ensure there aren't Native American artifacts or grave sites.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Funding for Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum to be discussed at Fort Smith budget hearing, raising worries

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Funding for Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum to be discussed at Fort Smith budget hearing, raising worries | River Valley Democrat-Gazette
FORT SMITH -- The funding of Miss Laura's Brothel Museum is uncertain as the city Board of Directors considers the city's budget for 2026.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Ozark City Council votes against reaching out to state over water supply for proposed Franklin County prison

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Ozark City Council votes against reaching out to state over water supply for proposed Franklin County prison | River Valley Democrat-Gazette
OZARK -- Franklin County residents gathered in Ozark Monday to ask the city not waver in its resolution to oppose the planned jail.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs awarded $10,000 McDonald's Golden Grant to expand STEM programs

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Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs awarded $10,000 McDonald’s Golden Grant to expand STEM programs | River Valley Democrat-Gazette
FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs will be able to expand its STEM offerings thanks to a $10,000 award from the McDonald's Golden Grants program.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Two men are dead after a crash near Talihina, OK.
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Two men left dead after crash near Talihina
Two men are left dead after a deadly crash near Talihina that happened late Monday morning, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The collision involved a 2007 Toyota driven by James
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January 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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ICYMI:

“A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing ‘harmful’ materials to minors.”

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Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors.
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December 24, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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BREAKING: A measure to ban trans Representative Zooey Zephyr from using women's restrooms has FAILED to pass Montana's House Rules committee, with several Republicans voting against it.
December 3, 2024 at 6:31 PM
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Very interesting that UA's Arkansas Poll "fades away" after last year's version found that Sarah Sanders was the least popular governor in the past 20 years.
#Arkansas #arpx #arnews #ARBlueDots
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Arkansas Poll gone … for now | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source
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November 30, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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November 26, 2024 at 6:11 PM
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So I was just thinking "The Long Walk" is the best King book/novella that isn't a movie. (Technically it was a Bachman book, but semantics.)

So I google it to see if I missed one. And it turns out that one is in production, and our very own @markhamillofficial.bsky.social is in it!
November 28, 2024 at 2:49 AM
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To help inspire readers looking for last-minute recipes, The Atlantic’s writers and editors answer the question: What’s your go-to dish to bring to a potluck?
The Secrets to a Successful Potluck Dish
Six writers and editors share their go-to recipes
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November 24, 2024 at 4:07 PM