Local News from Thursday, October 30th, 2025
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             North Arkansas College Nears Merger with University of Arkansas North Arkansas College Nears Merger with University of ArkansasNorth Arkansas College is a signature away from officially merging with the University of Arkansas, creating what will now be known as U of A North Ark, according to Jamie Stevens of the college. 
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             Chris Berndt's Retirement Reception at Keeter Center Nov. 18 Chris Berndt's Retirement Reception at Keeter Center Nov. 18The Western Taney County Fire Protection District will host a retirement reception for Chief Chris Berndt, according to a Facebook post by the agency. 
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             Governor Kehoe Announces Expedited Appropriations for Food Assistance as Democrat-led Federal Government Shutdown Continues Governor Kehoe Announces Expedited Appropriations for Food Assistance as Democrat-led Federal Government Shutdown ContinuesJEFFERSON CITY, MO —On Wednesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced additional steps his administration is taking to expedite food assistance for at-risk Missourians, given the impending loss of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the Democrat-led federal government shutdown. 
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             Rain Gone, Frost Followed by Warmer Temperatures UPDATE Rain Gone, Frost Followed by Warmer Temperatures UPDATEThe recent round of rain has moved out of the Lakes Region, and the National Weather Service indicates the next seven days will be dry with temperatures warming up. 
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             Little Golden Gate Bridge Set to Reopen Little Golden Gate Bridge Set to ReopenThe wooden suspension bridge that takes travelers over the White River in the town of Beaver is set to reopen. 

 
                     
     
    