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County school district stays under state control
Local Comments Updated: May 14, 2013 7:34pmThe Pulaski County Special School District and the Helena-West Helena School District will remain in fiscal-distress status and under state control, the state Board of Education decided Monday....
Local WWII Sailor receives Honor Flight to DC
Local Comments May 09, 2013 11:36amLast weekend was a journey back in time for Newborn Chambers, 92, of the Marche community just outside Maumelle.
The World War II sailor was one of several veterans of that war who were...
Brakes hit on solicitor ordinance
Local Comments May 09, 2013 11:34amShortly into Monday night’s City Council meeting Mayor Mike Watson’s proposed new ordinance to crack down on door-to-door-solicitors looked like it was on a fast track to becoming law that night...
Businessman warns about gall bladder problems
Local Comments May 09, 2013 11:32amAfter a close call and near death experience, Maumelle businessman Tim Clark warned other Maumelle residents of his experience.
Clark said his surgeon encouraged him to tell his story...
Moore on Maumelle | You only have one hometown
Local Comments May 09, 2013 11:42amAnytime I tell folks I’m from Fordyce, they either say, “Where is that?” or, “Oh, yeah, home of the Redbugs.”
Not sure where or why Fordyce started using the Redbug as a mascot, but it seems...
Sterling to run for Attorney General
Local Comments May 09, 2013 11:31amLocal lawyer David Sterling announced Tuesday he plans to seek the Republican nomination for attorney general next year.
“I want to rein in the federal government,” Sterling said in a news...
Record number of pills turned in
Local Comments May 02, 2013 6:00pmMaumelle residents turned out last Saturday for the Prescription Drug Take Back program and brought with them record numbers of unwanted prescription drugs to turn in.
Sgt. Chris Lester said...
Major changes slated for MHS
Local Comments May 02, 2013 6:00pmBig changes are in store for students attending Maumelle High School next year as the school shifts to an academy format with an emphasis on college preparatory classes.
The Pulaski County...
Canelli has big plans second time around as Chamber head
Local Comments May 02, 2013 6:00pmLongtime Maumelle resident and veteran advertising and public relations executive Al Canelli has been chosen to lead the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce for the next year. For Canelli, who...
Family Fest expands midway
Local Comments May 02, 2013 6:00pmAn expanded midway brought in larger crowds at Family Fest last weekend despite showers that kept some possible attendees at home.
Mayor Mike Watson said the event was a big success and the...
