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Election Day ended in South Sebastian County with the re-election of incumbent Greenwood Mayor Doug Kinslow (pictured) for another term. Kinslow has 76.11 percent, 2,214 votes, against his challenger John Bailey who had 23.89 percent, 695 votes.

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Social value is as equally important as family and school values. I like to teach my children the importance of social value when they are little, such as helping others and community involvement.

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There are so many amazing successful people that make to the top of the world just because base on the key word, “IF.” Just to name a few: If Howard Schultz gave up after being turned down by banks 242 times, there would be no Starbucks. If J.K. Rowling stopped after being turned down by mul…

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A special board meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building, Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Angela Hunsucker and Mac Davis.

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ARVAC, Inc. will issue commodities on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Scott County Fairgrounds at 165 Mill Street, Waldron, AR from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM for all eligible households. Due to COVID-19 concerns this will be a drive though only distribution. Applicants will need to show your ID, …

The Scott County Quorum Court will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Courtroom of the Scott County Courthouse. The agenda is: Call to order – Roll Call; Pledge of Allegiance; Reading, correction, and disposition of minutes; Public Comment; Judges’ Repor…

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After numerous days of searching, the City of Waldron crew members located the  line break during the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 in a water line which crossed a creek on the northern portion of Waldron. Crews consisted of local, area and regional members who worked through the Tuesda…

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Among family and friends, Mansfield senior Faith Rainwater took the next step in her highly recognizable running career. The 2-time All State cross country runner made it official on January 6, 2022. She will now be a University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Buck.

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Since the days I was taking out Hardy Boys mysteries from the Gravette School Library, I have always been in the middle of reading a book or two. The First Lady and I read to our children and our grandchildren. I encourage families to keep books at home to read aloud and to encourage childre…

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I keep telling my two daughters they are very blessed, lucky, and should be thankful to receive their education here in the U.S. compared to when I was a child. We have the most qualified, loving, and caring teachers teaching them. They provide you with the best educational programs that are…

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Rain, Rain and more rain, with hot temperatures and making it unpleasant to try to sit out in the patio area. So everyone has been keeping busy in the cool inside the facility activity areas as well as doing a lot of socializing in the Day Room and around the Nursing station area. Everyone h…

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[MENA, Ark.] In a tradition that dates back to the mid-1880’s, UA Rich Mountain held its pinning ceremony for the college’s LPN Class of 2019 on Thursday, July 1 in the Ouachita Center on campus. The time-honored pinning ceremony signifies membership in a proud and loyal society of nurses. N…

Law enforcement professionals from local police forces to sheriff’s departments, state police and federal law enforcement agencies leave home each day not knowing what challenges they will experience, but ready to face danger head on in order to make the communities they serve safer.

The legislature brought the 2021 regular session to a close with a dramatic midnight meeting to approve a Sovereignty Act, which declares new federal laws invalid if they infringe on the right to bear arms.

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Deadline for students to submit their short film for a University of Arkansas Fort Smith scholarship award is Friday, May 7. Students must visit FortSmithFilm.com for instructions to enter and additional information. UAFS Short Film Scholarship Awards will consist of $2,000 for first place, …

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Former City of Waldron Mayor Neil Cherry spoke to the crowd of community members gathered at the dedication ceremony of Forester-Davis Memorial Park on Saturday, May 1, 2021. During opening remarks, Cherry was quick to give recognition to all parties involved in the success and implementatio…

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Governor Asa Hutchinson announced during last week’s news conference he has lifted the statewide mask mandate and has also announced that all Arkansans 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Due to extreme weather conditions, this week’s edition of The Waldron News will be delayed to subscribers as well as single copy distribution. We appreciate the support of our readership and look forward in continuing to serve you in 2021.

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Long-range weather forecasts have so many variables, it's hard for the experts to nail them down perfectly, and such was the case with the expected low pressure and cold front that would lower our air and water temperatures we were hoping were coming this week. Now that's looking more like N…

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Many fishing tournaments in Arkansas have gone by the wayside or gone virtual to put an extra emphasis on social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. But the show goes on for the Hobie Bass Open Series, which comes to Lake Dardanelle for its kayak-fishing event this weekend. We've alw…

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The family visits in the designated area outside have really been going well. The heavy rains caused a few to have to reschedule their visit but that wasn't a problem with us all hoping we will see the bright sunshine again. Especially our Patio group that looks forward to being able to sit …

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There has been extensive flooding throughout Scott County, and there will be more expected tonight and into tomorrow morning. Scott County Deputies, AGFC Wildlife Officers, Waldron PD Officers, Mansfield PD Officers, and Arkansas State Troopers have been out checking on flooded residences, c…

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LITTLE ROCK – COVID-19 has highlighted some of the shortcomings of our broadband connectivity, but the pandemic also has created opportunities for us to accelerate our expansion of internet service, which I’d like to talk about today.

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Beginning in-person school again in Arkansas is not easy. A lot has changed since March 2020. Everyone has a lot of questions.

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Angry men shouting hurtful words greeted the weary preachers. Sore feet, tired legs, beaten backs, they slumped forward following their captor. Thieves and charlatans and political embarrassments, murderers and kidnappers, highwaymen surrounded Paul and Silas as they were led deeper and deep…