Kim Dishongh

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Different high schools didn't deter young love It was almost game over for Lacy Barnes and Brandon Lambert before it even began. Lacy went to high school in Benton with Brandon's cousin and with one of Brandon's friends; Brandon went to school in... July 4, 2021

Banquet recognizes athletes, coaches Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm was the keynote speaker at the ninth annual Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Arkansas Preps Award Banquet June 19, at the Statehouse Convention Center. Before the ba... July 4, 2021

Habitat for Humanity hosts beanbag celebration The sky was bright and the beanbags were ready as about 200 Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas supporters gathered for Baggo, Brats 'n Blues at The Rail Yard on June 12. The CornStars from Pros... July 4, 2021

George Mobbs, 101, was WWII flying ace George Mobbs still regrets violating a rule he set for himself while flying for the U.S. Air Force during World War II, even though everything turned out OK in the end. "There's an old saying that th... June 27, 2021

She quit her job to date her first supervisor Amy Glasgow was so nervous about interviewing for her first job that she barely noticed the store's assistant manager, though he would end up being part of her life far longer than the job. The assis... June 27, 2021

He didn't interest her at all — but that changed William Allen saw a girl moving down the sidewalk at Lincoln High School in Star City, and he knew immediately that he had to meet her. "She was kind of dance-walking," William says. "I thought, 'Wow... June 20, 2021

Girl, intrigued by farm, is now family historian Anne Prichard visited her family's farm near Kessler Mountain, just south of Fayetteville, every summer when she was a little girl. "I grew up coming to the farm in the summertime because Houston was... June 13, 2021

Uncertain in his career but certain about her Dana Glover felt like she knew Eric Spann before she even met him. He had his eye on the future, though, and he didn't see her in it just yet. In 1989, Dana had just finished college, moved to Little... June 13, 2021

Couple raising awareness of hunger with fundraiser Mica Strother enjoys whipping up things in her kitchen for friends and family. "I just generally like cooking," says Strother, who is the senior director of development for the Razorback Foundation. ... June 6, 2021

Chat at funeral starts couple on path together Kayla Ragsdale's first memorable conversation with Rayce Dauber happened when she was 11 years old and he came to her mother's funeral. "Really, my first conversation that I remember having with Rayc... June 6, 2021