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Ben Geren Park's Future In Voters' Hands

Plans for a River Valley park have been in limbo since 2011, and the delay has left people who use it anxious for answers.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:29:08 CST

Police: Middle School Teacher Arrested For Harassment

Greenwood Police say East Hills Middle School Teacher Joe Svetlecic has been arrested for harassment.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:25:54 CST

40/29 Warns Viewers About Campaign Ads

Beginning Thursday, viewers will see campaign ads on 40/29 from Democratic presidential candidate Randall Terry.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:11:45 CST

Hospitals, Pharmacies Experience Drug Shortages

Sparks Regional Medical Center is facing a drug shortage, like many other hospitals in the country.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:18:35 CST

Springdale House Fire Under Control

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:38:18 CST

Ark. Farmers Struggle With Winter Weather

Almost everybody likes to sink their teeth into a cool, ripe Arkansas peach on a hot summer day, but this year's warm winter may threaten the sweet-tasting fruit.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:25:50 CST

Razorbacks Offer Electronic Tickets

The University of Arkansas is making it more convenient for fans to get into sporting events.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:00:18 CST

Charges Filed Against Driver That Killed 9-Year Old Boy

Prairie Grove Police said the driver that killed a 9 year-old boy Tuesday evening will face charges.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:57:04 CST

Search For Missing Girl Widens

The Van Buren Police Department is investigating a missing persons report on a 16-year-old girl who disappeared on Friday.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:19:14 CST

Alice Walton To Receive Honorary Degree

According to a release from the University of Arkansas, Alice Walton will receive an honorary degree from the University of Arkansas.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:20:34 CST

Interracial Marriage In US Hits New High

A study on interracial marriages in the U.S. suggests an increasingly diversifying America.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:05:47 CST

First Bill From Session Headed To Ark. Gov.'s Desk

Legislation to keep elected officials' pay flat for the coming year and pay for 13 new judgeships around Arkansas is headed to the governor's desk.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:41:26 CST

Man Jumps Out Of Moving Bus

The Sequoyah County Sheriff said one man jumped out of a Greyhound bus travelling 70 miles per hour down I-40.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:19:32 CST

Okla. Doctors Oppose Cold Medicine Restriction Plan

Three Oklahoma medical groups are opposing a plan to restrict the purchase of cold and allergy medication containing a key ingredient used in making methamphetamine.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:20:33 CST

Serial Rapist Linked To Oklahoma Assaults

Police say a Colorado prison inmate has been connected to 14 sexual assaults that occurred in Norman from 1985 to 2001.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:30:13 CST

Jimmy John's Linked To Foodborne Illness

Sprouts from the sandwich chain Jimmy John's have been linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:11:25 CST

Personhood Bill Passes Oklahoma Senate

The Oklahoma Senate has overwhelmingly approved an anti-abortion "personhood" bill that declares life begins at conception.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:08:32 CST

Officials Cut Caterers At Convention Center

The city of Fort Smith has been working to keep its convention center up and running, and now it has cut caterers to save on its budget.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:03:56 CST

Fire At FHS Forces Evacuation

Alan Wilbourn, a spokesperson for the Fayetteville Schools,said students were evacuated after smoke filled the hallways near the end of school day.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:25:39 CST

Pocola Crews Respond To House Fire

Pocola Police Chief Steve Howard said crews are fighting a fire in the 1800 block of Karl St.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:31:52 CST