1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (741+ words) RUSSELLVILLE -- What began as a graduate student project in the Arkansas Tech University writing lab has blossomed into a burgeoning writing career for Joshua Nichols. A native of Franklin County and graduate of Ozark High School, Nichols began his post-secondary…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (111+ words) Joint trial for Fort Smith pair accused in 16-year-old boy’s homicide delayed for mental fitness exam River Valley Democrat-Gazette Joint trial for Fort Smith pair accused in 16-year-old boy’s homicide delayed for mental fitness exam Man accused in Fort Smith…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (119+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette River Valley Eats: Chester Country Cafe is a classic throwback Do you remember how little restaurants in the boonies operated several decades ago? These little roadside stops would have a small regular menu, but what was offered…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (584+ words) VAN BUREN -- The Van Buren School Board held its first meeting in the district's new administration building Tuesday with staff celebrating the move. Superintendent Harold Jeffcoat and district administrators spoke about the move and the new building at Tuesday's meeting....

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (695+ words) FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors renewed talks surrounding the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority and a public golf course located at Chaffee Crossing. During the Sept. 1 meeting, directors George and Christina Catsavis requested a discussion about the city…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (259+ words) RUSSELLVILLE -- Saint Mary's Regional Health System will host "A Light for Every Life: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Gathering" at 6 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Depot Park, 320 W C St. The event is open to anyone who has been affected by pregnancy…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (63+ words) Crawford County Library Board discusses Act 372, state aid rules rivervalleydemocratgazette.com Crawford County Library Board discusses Act 372, state aid rules ALMA -- The Crawford County Library Board is in limbo when it comes to Arkansas Act 372, board members said Tuesday. The…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (634+ words) FORT SMITH -- A local group plans to gather signatures to place Sunday sales of alcohol for off premises consumption on a future ballot for voters to decide. There was little discussion to be had regarding the selling of alcohol on…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (307+ words) CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man was arrested Monday on suspicion of 17 counts of animal cruelty. Charles Richard Ostendorf, 56, is facing 14 counts of aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat, or equine and three counts of cruelty to animals, for a total of…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (805+ words) Collaboration will be key when it comes to improving maternal and infant outcomes in Arkansas, according to Whitney Tolbert, Mercy Northwest Arkansas vice president of women's and children's services. A recently launched partnership between the health system, the Springdale-based nonprofit…...