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The Franklin County School Board narrowly voted to close both Burnt Chimney and Henry elementary schools during a special budget meeting Wednesday.

The retiring Mike Salyards will spend his last day on the job as the Phillips County Road and Bridge Department Manager on Thursday, Feb. 29. He has been employed with the county since 1985.

Biden may be hoisted by his own petard President Biden may be hoisted with his own petard. In 1972, Biden, then 29, ran for the senate from Delaware arguing that his older opponent wouldn’t be up to the task. As the headline in the Philadelphia Inquirer noted, “Biden Stressed Age to Defeat Boggs, 63.” In […]

An East Village lot formerly slated for Des Moines city offices now will instead get new use with "vibrancy." See what's being proposed.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, February 6 for their regular meeting.  The meeting opened with a prayer by Pastor Rich Moon, which was followed by the “Pledge of Allegiance.”  Chairman Kent Vance called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. The consent agenda was approved as amended. County Assessor Hali Thompson presented an abatement […]

(FOX40.COM) — The Super Bowl has become an American pastime where hundreds gather for football, food, commercials and entertainment in the halftime show. This year’s Super Bowl matchup is between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The 49ers look to capture their sixth Lombardi Trophy while the […]

A new bridge over the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge has been talked about for years. Louisiana is moving ahead with the project, which could cost around $3 billion.

Thirty-five percent of toll revenue goes to fund those buses and ferries. Toll revenue comes from autos and trucks, many from far away.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, December 27 for their final regular meeting of 2023.  The meeting opened with a prayer by Pastor Linda Hoover, which was followed by the “Pledge of Allegiance.”  Commissioner Kent Vance called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m., as Commissioners Lea Ann Laybourn and Gisele Jefferson were present via […]

The Washington County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, December 19 for their regular meeting.  The meeting opened with a prayer by Pastor Pete Tel, which was followed by the “Pledge of Allegiance.”  Chairwoman Lea Ann Laybourn called the meeting to order at 8 a.m. In old business, County Administrator Misty Peterson added last week’s bills to this […]