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As a February trial date looms closer for a group of defendants named in a 35-person indictment resulting from a federal investigation into drug trafficking and gang violence in Central Arkansas, two defendants entered pleas Monday in federal court, and another nine defendants are scheduled to enter pleas over the next 10 days.

As a February trial date looms closer for a group of defendants named in a 35-person indictment resulting from a federal investigation into drug trafficking and gang violence in Central Arkansas, two defendants entered pleas Monday in federal court, and another nine defendants are scheduled to enter pleas over the next 10 days.

For years, Little Rocks Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery has existed under the shadow of the better-known Mount Holly Cemetery located just a few miles to the east near downtown Little Rock, becoming known as one of the citys best-kept historical secrets, but on its 160th anniversary, a group of volunteers is hoping to change that.

LITTLE ROCK -- For years, Little Rocks Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery has existed under the shadow of the better-known Mount Holly Cemetery located just a few miles to the east near downtown Little Rock, becoming known as one of the citys best-kept historical secrets, but on its 160th anniversary, a group of volunteers is hoping to change that.

For years, Little Rocks Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery has existed under the shadow of the better-known Mount Holly Cemetery located just a few miles to the east near downtown Little Rock, becoming known as one of the citys best-kept historical secrets, but on its 160th anniversary, a group of volunteers is hoping to change that.

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. urged city officials and residents to make a "promise to grow forward together" after taking his oath of office along with six city directors Sunday.

Two incumbents were leading in their respective races for seats on the Little Rock Board of Directors, while a third incumbent trailed Tuesday night.

Little Rock residents in the downtown core and surrounding communities on Nov. 8 will have the opportunity to elect a Ward 1 representative to a full term on the citys Board of Directors following the death of longtime City Director Erma Hendrix last year.

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on Monday filed election paperwork with the city clerks office to run for a second four-year term this November.

Food blogger and entrepreneur Greg Henderson filed to run for mayor of Little Rock on Tuesday, according to the Little Rock City Clerks office.