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ARKANSAS

Fake bouts make officials suspicious

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Crowds in Arkansas came for the lure of cage fighting and $1 beer, but police say the producers of two shows last month only wanted to film an audience enraged by men ripping each others’ clothes off and kissing.

Benton County courts foreign suppliers

the associated press Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Economic development officials in northwest Arkansas are working to bring about another wave of manufacturers and suppliers.

LATEST WEATHER

70 mph winds tear at Beaver Lake site

benton county daily record Monday, July 7, 2008

BEAVER LAKE — Wind from a thunderstorm snapped several half-inch and one-inch steel cables Saturday night at Lost Bridge Marina and damaged the marina campground.

State to receive $1.9 million in disaster aid

the associated press Thursday, June 19, 2008

Arkansas will receive $1.9 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to create 127 temporary jobs to help with cleanup and recovery in connection with this year’s tornadoes and flooding.

ELECTIONS

McCain’s campaign opening offices in California

democrat-gazette press services Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Republican presidential candidate John McCain is opening a handful of political offices this week in California, the nation’s most populous state and the historical turf of Reagan and Nixon that in recent years has become a Democratic fortress in presidential contests.

McCain, Obama toss economic blame to Bush

the associated press Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Barack Obama and John McCain agree on this much: The economy is reeling under the Bush administration, and Americans are hurting.

THREE RIVERS EDITION

Brush with tragedy

By Amy Widner Sunday, July 6, 2008

Circumstance placed the Harding University Chorus in China three days after the devastating Sichuan earthquake that left almost 90,000 dead or missing, and the 51-member choir turned the situation into an opportunity to give.

Evening College to expand options for working students

By Amy Widner Sunday, July 6, 2008

Arkansas State University-Beebe is beginning a program in the fall called Evening College, which is designed so that students can pursue a degree entirely in evening sessions, at a regular or accelerated pace.

TRI-LAKES EDITION

that’s life Fishing lures and other shower gifts

By Tammy Keith Sunday, July 6, 2008

This wedding shower thing is a great gig, if you can get it.

Smarty Cats

By Michelle Wallace Sunday, July 6, 2008

There have been more than a few puzzled looks upon hearing of the Humane Society of Saline County’s newest idea, but it hasn’t stopped the animal lovers and kids from trying to get cats to cooperate with a unique reading program.

RIVER VALLEY & OZARK EDITION

Brothers named Farm Family of Year

By Carol Rolf Sunday, July 6, 2008

Brothers Greg and Heath Robison of the Rose Creek community near Casa are continuing a family tradition.

Bench donated to Maumelle park by moms’ group

By Sara Greene Sunday, July 6, 2008

Maumelle Mommy and Me provides a way for mothers of preschoolers to get together, and since they spend a lot of time at Lake Willastein Park, the group decided to donate a bench to enhance the area for others.

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