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08/11/2025

Former state senator, Arkansas Department of Higher Education Director and University of Central Arkansas president Lu Hardin died Monday. The Searcy-born Hardin had a steady rise in Arkansas politics, beginning with his serving in the state senate from 1983 to 1996, representing central Arkansas’ District 12. He was appointed to head the Arkansas Department of Higher Education by then-Governor Mike Huckabee in 1997. A season in the presidency followed at UCA and Palm Beach University. A return to private life was next on tap, more time for family and friends. Funeral arrangement are pending. Lu Hardin was 73.

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08/11/2025

Lu Hardin, the former state senator, director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and president of the University of Central Arkansas, died Monday morning at the age of 73.

08/11/2025

Expo Day is almost here! 💫💼

As you prepare your finishing touches for your booth for the 2025 River Valley Business Expo, don’t forget this year’s theme: “Scoring Big Connections” 🏆

Make sure your booth is ready to connect, engage, and showcase your business with that game-day energy. We can't wait to see! ⛹️‍♀️

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Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for portions of the area this week into next weekend, mainly during the afternoon into the early evening hours. The severe weather threat will be low, but there will be a minor flooding risk with 2-3" possible if an area gets multiple storms each day.

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TEN DOLLARS DOWN ALL AUGUST AT LOCAL TIRE IN RUSSELLVILLE! 🛞🛞🛞🛞