NATO: Afghans To Play Big Role In Offensive

Thousands of Afghan soldiers and police will join U.S. and NATO troops in an upcoming offensive in southern Afghanistan, playing their biggest role in any joint operation of the Afghan war.

NY murder defendant learned about burning bodies

A 68-year-old New York man accused of killing his wife and burning her body says he learned how bodies are cremated when he questioned a mortician about his mother's cremation.

Labor Dept. secures back wages for employees

The U.S. Department of Labor has secured nearly $62,000 in back overtime wages for 21 current and former health care workers of Davis Life Care Center Inc. in Pine Bluff.

Storm drops record-setting snow in central Ark.

A winter storm blindsided much of central Arkansas on Monday, dropping a half-foot of snow in the capital city and closing schools and businesses.

National Guard offers ambulances in winter weather

The Arkansas National Guard is providing 4-wheel drive ambulance support to Pulaski and Faulkner Counties after a wintry mix fell Monday, the Guard said in a news release.

First Mondays - Country Music Monday, hosted by the Rotary Club of Giddings, is held on the first Monday of each month at the Giddings Sons of Herman hall on Highway 77 south. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $3.00 per person.

2nd Tuesday of each month - The Yoakum Rotary Club hosts the Country Music USA show. The show is at the Yoakum Community Center. Admission is $4.00 per person. A catered meal is served before the show. For more information go to www.cmusayoakum.org

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