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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Treasure hunt that gives back: Clean out the closet or score new-to-you finds, then feel extra good knowing Abilities Unlimited Thrift Store helps fund local programs for individuals with disabilities across Northeast Arkansas.
Find your camo groove: Family-run since 1991, Camo Shop, part of R & R Farm Equipment, has a crew that treats folks right and actually knows their stuff.
Swing without the forecast: Divots Golf Lounge packs six TruGolf Apogee simulators with slow-motion impact replays, a tour-quality putting surface, and multisport bays for hoops, soccer, and even zombie dodgeball.
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The 2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues Voter Guide has been released by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture (UADA) Cooperative Extension Service.
Full story at magnoliareporter.com ↗
Jonesboro, Arkansas, police Officer Clayton Edward Wilson was fired after an internal investigation found he left work for over five hours while still clocked in and lied to a supervisor about his whereabouts.
Full story at neareport.com ↗
Both St. Bernards Medical Center and NEA Baptist in Jonesboro, Ark., both claim older results that show a more favorable picture than the latest quality and safety reports.
Full story at neareport.com ↗
Craighead County, Arkansas, public safety officials are urging Arkansans to brush up on their earthquake preparedness ahead of International Shakeout Day, set for later in October.
Full story at jonesbororightnow.com ↗
The latest report on Arkansas's school choice voucher program, which mostly funds existing private, home school students, has revealed that nearly 44,000 students received roughly $7,000 vouchers last school year, and about 90% of applicants were approved.
Full story at katv.com ↗
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