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Drilling fluids spill into Cadron Creek
Local News Comments May 01, 2013 11:32pmMore than 100 barrels of oil-based drilling mud spilled into Cadron Creek after a wreck Saturday.
The accident happened about 2:30 p.m. Saturday when an 18-wheeler apparently failed to...
Tornado talks takes center stage at meeting of Quorum Court
Local News Comments May 01, 2013 11:23pmBy Anita Tucker
atucket@arkansasnews.com
Much of the Van Buren County Quorum Court’s last meeting was spent talking about the April 10 tornado — the cost, the damage and the huge...
School employee seeks hearing after changes to 2013-14 contract
Local News Comments May 01, 2013 11:23pmA long-time employee in the Clinton School District has requested an open hearing after being notified that her contract was partially non-renewed.
Wanda Shannon, a classified office...
What’s Going On
Local News Comments May 01, 2013 11:38pmReady, set …
Relay for Life begins at 6 p.m. Friday at the Clinton City Park. There will be a 2.5K Glow Walk/Run at 9:30 p.m. Other events include a hot-dog eating contest, a Survivor Walk,...
Agency offers tips on selling downed trees
Local News Comments May 01, 2013 11:34pmFrom the Arkansas Forestry Commission
In the wake of the April 10 tornado in Van Buren County, some landowners may be looking into the possibility of selling the timber that was damaged by...
Correc tion
Local News Comments May 01, 2013 11:59pmCorrection
The Botkinburg Foursquare Church that was damaged in last month’s tornado recently held services at the nearby Seventh-day Adventist Church...
Man charged with assault
Local News Comments Apr 24, 2013 6:04pmMan charged with assault
Van Buren County deputies responded to 906 Gaslight Road recently on a call that a man with a gun was threatening people.
Officers arrived to encounter the...
Shirley making Homecoming plans
Local News Comments Apr 24, 2013 5:17pmShirley making plans for Homecoming
At its April meeting, the Shirley City Council made plans for the town’s annual Homecoming, traditionally held in June.
Mayor Johnny Sowell said he...
What’s Going On
Local News Comments Apr 24, 2013 5:26pmRoads
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has opened bids for improvements to roadways in Van Buren County. The purpose of this project is to resurface 9.5 miles of Highway 16 from Highway...
Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday
Local News Comments Apr 24, 2013 6:02pmThe U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its National Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, April 27. The Van Buren County drop-off location will be the WalMart...