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The River Valley Democrat-Gazette is your local source for news, sports and features for River Valley region in Arkansas.
Joined August 2022
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Guard Anna Trusty tallied a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds as University of Arkansas–Fort Smith women's basketball team rallied to beat Arkansas Tech 88-85 in overtime Wednesday in Russellville.
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Guard Anna Trusty tallied a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds as University of Arkansas–Fort Smith women's basketball team rallied to beat Arkansas Tech 88-85 in overtime Wednesday in...
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The future of breast cancer education in the River Valley is looking a little more pink. Lorie Robertson, founder and chair of Paint Chaffee Pink, announced Tuesday that her group would be coming under the management of the Reynolds Cancer Support House.
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FORT SMITH -- The future of breast cancer education in the River Valley is looking a little more pink.
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Educational institutions in the River Valley are receiving a combined $7 million in state funding aimed at supporting workforce development efforts.
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FORT SMITH -- Educational institutions in the River Valley are receiving a combined $7 million in state funding aimed at supporting workforce development efforts.
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Old conference foes Paris and Mansfield meet again, but on Friday night with much more at stake.
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Old conference foes Paris and Mansfield meet again, but on Friday night with much more at stake.
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An Alma man who pleaded not guilty Thursday to sexual assault charges involving three young girls will receive a mental evaluation before any future court proceedings, a judge ruled.
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VAN BUREN -- An Alma man who pleaded not guilty Thursday to sexual assault charges involving three young girls will receive a mental evaluation before any future court proceedings, a judge ruled.
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The public has until Dec. 16 to comment on a proposed settlement that requires Arkansas-based Denali Water Solutions LLC of Russellville to pay a $610,000 civil penalty due to alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.
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LENEXA, Kan. -- The public has until Dec. 16 to comment on a proposed settlement that requires Arkansas-based Denali Water Solutions LLC of Russellville to pay a $610,000 civil penalty due to alleged...
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Lydia Pitts will have a change of venue when she plays volleyball at the next level, but it won't be far away. The standout senior is staying close to home with Fort Smith Southside less than four miles away from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.
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FORT SMITH -- Lydia Pitts will have a change of venue when she plays volleyball at the next level, but it won't be very far away. The standout senior is staying close to home with Fort Smith Souths...
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"He always tells me that I'm better than he could ever think about being," Addison Foster said with her dad, Jonathan, and mom, Amy, at her side on Wednesday as she signed a National Letter of Intent at Northside Arena with Williams Baptist University.
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FORT SMITH -- Addison Foster knew when she had become a pretty good hitter when she could outhit her dad.
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Trenton Cooley's record-breaking football career for the Pointers is winding down, and he knows any game could be his last now that the playoffs are here.
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VAN BUREN – Trenton Cooley's record-breaking football career for the Pointers is winding down, and he knows any game could be his last now that the playoffs are here.
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Northwest Arkansas and River Valley high school football playoff capsules for Nov. 15:
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BEEBE AT FARMINGTON
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A U.S. Supreme Court decision made in June could affect Fort Smith's ordinances regarding the city's homeless population.
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FORT SMITH -- A U.S. Supreme Court decision made in June could affect Fort Smith's ordinances regarding the city's homeless population.
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The Johnson County sheriff said Wednesday that criminal sexual conduct allegations against his former chief deputy are false and originated with three or four former deputies who were dismissed or left the department.
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CLARKSVILLE -- The Johnson County sheriff said Wednesday that criminal sexual conduct allegations against his former chief deputy are false and originated with three or four former deputies who were...
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The election season is not done for voters in Fort Smith and Lavaca as they will get to head back to the polls Dec. 3.
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FORT SMITH -- The election season is not done for voters in Fort Smith and Lavaca as they will get to head back to the polls Dec. 3.
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Peyton Bobbitt naturally swung his golf clubs left handed before switching and draining a putt right handed to help Van Buren finish high in a golf tournament as a sophomore.
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VAN BUREN -- Peyton Bobbitt naturally swung his golf clubs left handed before switching and draining a putt right handed to help Van Buren finish high in a golf tournament as a sophomore.
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The Sebastian County Election Commission met Tuesday to start reviewing provisional and absentee ballots.
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FORT SMITH -- The Sebastian County Election Commission met Tuesday to start reviewing provisional and absentee ballots.
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Bryant and Greenwood solidified positions atop in the state's largest classifications with impressive wins to conclude undefeated campaigns during the regular season on Friday night.
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Bryant and Greenwood solidified positions atop in the state's largest classifications with impressive wins to conclude undefeated campaigns during the regular season on Friday night.
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UAFS guard Elijah Wilsosecured a pass from VJ Reeves inside then converted a layup for the Lions' first points of the night. The stuffed animals then flew on to the court on toy toss night in an 86-48 victory over the University of the Ozarks.
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FORT SMITH -- After the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith missed its initial three shots of the game, senior guard Elijah Wilson didn't want to keep the fans waiting any longer Tuesday night.
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The Crawford County Library System board has delayed a decision as to whether it will approve funds from library coffers to help the county government pay legal fees related to a lawsuit over LGBTQ-related books.
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VAN BUREN -- The Crawford County Library System board has delayed a decision as to whether it will approve funds from library coffers to help the county government pay legal fees related to a lawsuit...
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The Pirates saw their streak of six-straight District titles come to an end, but they still earned a playoff berth with a dominating performance on the road on the final night of the regular season.
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The Pirates saw their streak of six-straight District titles come to an end, but they still earned a playoff berth with a dominating performance on the road on the final night of the regular season.
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