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Van Buren County Democrat · Clinton, AR

Nearby: Clinton, AR

Business of the week

Baker Medical has been providing medical equipment to Clinton and Van Buren County for the better part of two decades. Stop in and check out their new location at 224 Shake Rag Road and while this location is based here…

Evening Times · Jerusalem, AR

Nearby: Jerusalem, AR

Bible Verse

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy…

Daily Leader · Morrilton, AR

Nearby: Morrilton, AR

Groundwater withdrawals remain unsustainable, farmers digging deeper

MORRILTON, Ark. — The conclusion of Tuesday’s Groundwater Summit in Morrilton was that farmers are digging deeper for water. The state’s annual groundwater report in July had noted declining water levels in some areas of the state’s two largest aquifers, the Mississippi River Valley Alluvial and the Sparta Alluvial. Aaron Baggett, a geologist at the […]

Franklin Favorite · Franklin, AR

Nearby: Franklin, AR

County discusses long-term funding roadmap for future park projects

The Franklin-Simpson Parks Board presented the next stage of a development plan to the Simpson County Fiscal Court during its Nov. 3 meeting, prompting a discussion on transitioning from long-term planning to active development.At the center of the discussion was the Franklin-Simpson 2023 Master Parks Plan, a 30-year roadmap shaped by community input. While the parks board has already completed several smaller projects, including a dog park, pickleball courts, and a fitness court, county officials focused on how to begin tackling larger amenities, specifically a splash pad and a new community center.Parks Director Lisa Deavers emphasized that future development must anticipate long-term community growth, noting that Franklin-Simpson's local parks serve as a major source of quality of life and community pride. "We have a lot of amenities and they serve our community well," said Deavers.