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Arkansas seems to be resisting national trends revealing fewer Americans can afford to buy a home. The state, bolstered by wage increases in major metropolitan areas, remains generally affordable.

Several towns have parades and ceremonies happening Monday.

The city is rolling out a three-month campaign with billboards, posters, radio ads and more to get drivers to watch their speed -- and save lives.

Since full-fledged free agency began in 1993, it has become vital to NFL roster-building. Teams have used free agency hauls to secure Super Bowl championships.

"Being a mom is like juggling. Except the balls are screaming and covered in food."

The Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center was bustling with activity Friday afternoon as local business, community, government and non-profit leaders gathered in the ballroom for the State of the City & County.

After a final selfie, the Jefferson City Council marked its next chapter with a new mayor and council members after learning the new council would also be looking for a new city administrator.

Local business leaders are asking the community for input as they prepare a campaign based around attracting and retaining local talent.

Each year, News Tribune staff members vote on which of their stories reached them emotionally.

City council members and the mayor expressed the same sentiment: Jefferson City is dealing with a housing crisis.