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Fred Stecher (right), a World War II veteran from Fayetteville, is greeted by friends and family Wednesday during a surprise celebration of his 100th birthday at Shelton Tucker Craft American Legion Post 27 in Fayetteville. Stecher was given a police escort to the Legion hall where he was greeted by a large crowd of family and friends before a short program. Visit nwaonline.com/photo for todays photo gallery.

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Each community park in the city — Bryce Davis, Gulley, Walker and Wilson — has its own vibe, said Ted Jack, park planning superintendent.

Riders make their way along Emma Avenue past a sign advertising the Rodeo of the Ozarks while driving a group of wild mares and foals to Parsons Stadium to kick off the 78th Rodeo of the Ozarks in downtown Springdale.

Riders make their way along Emma Avenue past a sign advertising the Rodeo of the Ozarks while driving a group of wild mares and foals to Parsons Stadium to kick off the 78th Rodeo of the Ozarks in downtown Springdale.

A bee hive was donated to the Shiloh Museum by neighbor Ted Wiggins estate and will be managed by Powers and Lisle for the enjoyment and teaching opportunities it will provide to visitors.

Officials in the River Valley are bracing for another round of freezing precipitation that may undo long days and nights of work to make roads and highways passable.

Clara Honsinger of Oregon carries her bicycle up stairs Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, as she competes in the Union Cycliste Internationale Cyclo-cross World Cup at

How do you make an idea come to life? Thats the question little inquisitive minds can explore in the Amazeums newest exhibit, "In the Making: Ideas Come To Life." The interactive and bilingual exhibits give kids and families a peek into the creative process and even let them try out their ideas in a variety of fun settings.

"Transcending Stereotypes," works by Kenny Reams, goes on display with an opening night reception, 5-7 p.m. Friday in the Parish House Gallery at Christ Episcopal Church in Little Rock.