TOP STORY >> Lonoke group to present its five-year plan

The first in a series of forums by Lonoke 2022, an economic development and beautification group, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Lonoke First United Methodist Church, 220 S. Center St., to discuss the city’s economic and community development plans. The town-hall meeting “will explain the next steps for the implementation process and give the citizens of Lonoke […]

TOP STORY >> Auschwitz exhibit at Harding

The Stevens Art Gallery at Harding University is featuring a free art show titled “A Town Known as Auschwitz: The Life and Death of a Jewish Community.” The display, which originates from the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in New York City, contains historical records from the 16th Century through the post-war period. “A […]

TOP STORY >> Beebe native fought in WWII

U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) honored the service and sacrifice of World War II veteran Garland Gable in “Salute to Veterans,” a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Gable, 91, grew up on his family’s farm outside of Beebe alongside his six siblings. He was drafted into the Army in 1944 and stayed close to home for basic training […]