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School & Families: Arkansas’ annual sales tax holiday is set for Aug. 1–2, with state and local taxes waived on qualifying clothing, school supplies and electronics. Public Tech Access: AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center at the Hot Springs YMCA, offering free computer access, Wi‑Fi, digital resources and mentoring. Local Sports & Community Events: The Arkansas Diamonds will offer free admission for Saturday’s Arena League Southern Conference championship at Bank OZK Arena, and the largest pickleball tournament in Arkansas returns to the same venue this week to benefit veterans and first responders. Health & Safety: Officials are still investigating how cyclospora got into the food supply after a major outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce. Roads & Weather: Extreme heat continues to drive health and safety concerns across the region. Corrections: A Forrest City inmate died Monday after being found unresponsive in custody.

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Jul. 17, 2026

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24 minutes ago

Free Blueberry's Clubhouse premiere event set for Little Rock families

Northeast Arkansas News |

Owner: Bill Fielder info about owner

Northeast Arkansas News

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Owned By	Bill Fielder through Coastal Television Broadcasting Group
Year Founded	2011
Website	www.kjnbtv.com
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Jonesboro
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

North Little Rock chief of staff to retire, city’s third high-profile departure this month

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

Owner: Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens info about owner

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.nwaonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Who from East Little Rock area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Thursday, July 30?

East Little Rock Times - Arkansas |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

East Little Rock Times - Arkansas

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Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://eastlittlerocktimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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Arkansas Catholic homeschoolers host Mass with bishop

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Arkansas Catholic

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Owned By	Catholic Church through the Diocese of Little Rock
Year Founded	1911
Website	https://www.arkansas-catholic.org/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	unknown
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	Vatican City State (Holy See)

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2 hours ago

Arkansas Advocate: Judge hears testimony in case over Arkansas’ initiative process restrictions

Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas |

Owner: Mike McNeill info about owner

Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas

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Owned By	Mike McNeill through Magnolia Reporter LLC
Year Founded	2010
Website	www.magnoliareporter.com
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Magnolia
Owner Country	United States

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24 minutes ago

Arkansas traffic fatalities down 47 deaths compared to last year

Northeast Arkansas News |

Owner: Bill Fielder info about owner

Northeast Arkansas News

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Owned By	Bill Fielder through Coastal Television Broadcasting Group
Year Founded	2011
Website	www.kjnbtv.com
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Jonesboro
Owner Country	United States

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Arkansas Catholic contributor Mary Rampellini dies at 53

Arkansas Catholic |

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Arkansas Catholic

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Owned By	Catholic Church through the Diocese of Little Rock
Year Founded	1911
Website	https://www.arkansas-catholic.org/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	unknown
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	Vatican City State (Holy See)

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6 hours ago

Probation violation stemming from animal cruelty, drug arrest leads to 18-month sentence for North Little Rock woman

Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

Owner: Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens info about owner

Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	1819
Website	www.arkansasonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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