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Kansas City Northeast News · Cotton Plant, AR

Nearby: Cotton Plant, AR

Northeast Chronicles

Kenneth “Kenny” McKinzy July 31, 1960- Nov. 3, 2026 Kenneth “Kenny” McKinzy was born on July 31, 1960, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, and passed away on November 3, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital at the age of 66. Kenny was kind and fun-loving, and he had a soft spot for the blues and a good joke. When something tickled him, his laugh was so infectious that you’d find yourself laughing right along with him and smiling with joy for the rest of your day! His family will remember how sweet he was to them and how much fun he was to be around. We will sorely miss hearing that laugh. Kenny was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served two terms and saw combat during his second term of service. Kenny recently retired after 11 years with the Independence Avenue Community Improvement District. He helped with many community events and neighborhood efforts, and he took the most pride in overseeing the district’s recycling program.

The Pitch · North Little Rock, AR

Nearby: North Little Rock, AR

Mouse is a lovingly grounded coming-of-age drama in the vein of Lady Bird

Mouse. // Courtesy IFC Sometimes you watch a movie with details so authentic you know they come from a place of personal experience. That statement accurately describes all of Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan’s films together, but none more so than their latest, Mouse, a coming-of-age drama with such emotional honesty it’s like you could reach out and touch the characters. Set in 2002 in North Little Rock, AR—where O’Sullivan grew up—Mouse follows Minnie (Katherine Mallen Kupferer), the shy best friend of outgoing, popular Callie (Chloe Coleman). They complement each other; Callie anchors the school newscast, while Minnie stands behind the camera directing. During group sleepovers at Callie’s house, they share Callie’s bedroom while the other girls sleep in the den. When a sudden accident takes Callie out of Minnie’s life, Minnie must figure out who she is without her best friend.

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…