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Miller County to begin road repaving project

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 12:26pm

More than six miles of road in Miller County will get a new surface within the next two to four weeks. The Arkansas Highway Commission approved a bid to resurface parts of County Roads 7, 25, and 41.

Salt Creek Paving and Construction Co. out of Benton, AR was awarded the contract with a bid of $207,711.51.

Once work begins, the project should be finished by this fall.

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Arkansas Park hosts Trail Tales Pioneer Dinner

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, May 31st, 9:30 am

The staff at the Historic Washington State Park asks the public to join them in experiencing a pioneer-style dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 8 behind William's Tavern Restaurant.

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Summit Bank Poker Run kicks off this weekend

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 23rd, 9:30 am

The third annual Summit Bank Poker Run kicks off this weekend, carrying participants throughout Arkansas and southern Tennessee. Participants will have to pay $10 to play, and all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

The Poker Run route starts at Summit Bank's main branch in Arkadelphia. The first bike leaves at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The last bike leaves at 10 a.m., and the last bike in is 2 p.m.

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Pop duo Karmin to headline SAU free spring concert

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, April 3rd, 9:30 am

Pop music duo Karmin is set to headline the fifth annual free spring concert at Southern Arkansas University on Thursday, April 11.

The concert will take place at the SAU track, and admission is free for students and the public. Gates will open at 5 p.m., the opening act is at 6:45 p.m. and Karmin hits the stage at 8 p.m.

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Hundreds of Motorcyclists Expected In Marshall on April 5 weekend

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, April 2nd, 9:30 am

500 to 700 members of the Gold Wings Road Riders Association will be in Marshall beginning Wednesday, April 3, for three days to participate in a five-state regional meeting. While most of the activities are for the rally members, there will be activities in downtown Marshall available free to the public.

Friday night the Gold Wings are hosting a car show and beach party/street dance followed by a Gold Wing light parade. All car owners of unique or antique vehicles are invited to cruise on down to North Washington to show their vehicle pride.

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Renowned illustrator, animator to speak at SAU

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, March 20th, 9:30 am

Bill Plympton, renowned American animator, cartoonist, director, screenwriter and producer will speak at 3 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Southern Arkansas University to art students and faculty, and he will present some of his animated work at the D.W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center in Foundation Hall.

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Arkansas park to present 'Archeology of Washington'

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, March 19th, 9:30 am

Historic Washington State Park in Arkansas invites visitors for dinner, a tour and an "Archeology of Washington" presentation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Participants are asked to meet at Williams Tavern restaurant to begin the tour.

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