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The historic brick train station in McGehee, Arkansas, with its wide overhanging roof.

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McGehee Owlfest Set for Sept. 26 with Vendors, Crafts and UAM 5K

Post author:Wigley
Post published: September 24, 2026
Post category:Civic Events McGehee Other SE AR
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McGehee’s annual Owlfest homecoming festival is locked for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, with vendor and arts applications open plus the Owlfest UAM 5K.

Two football teams set at the line of scrimmage under night lights in front of a full grandstand.

UAPB Homecoming Football Hosts Alabama State Oct. 17 at Simmons Bank Field

Post author:Wigley
Post published: September 24, 2026
Post category:Civic Events Other SE AR Pine Bluff Schools Sports
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff hosts Alabama State at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, for Homecoming at Simmons Bank Field, capping a week themed “A Different ROAR!”

Aerial view of downtown Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with commercial buildings and the Arkansas River in the distance.

Pine Bluff–Jefferson Libraries Launch Ignite Literacy for Every Child

Post author:Wigley
Post published: September 24, 2026
Post category:Civic Events Other SE AR Pine Bluff Schools
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Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System Director Ricky Williams unveiled Ignite Literacy on Sept. 23, aiming to put a library card and books in every Jefferson County child’s hands with UAPB after-school help.

Workers in green aprons at the Hermitage Tomato Cooperative packing shed in Hermitage, Arkansas, during a 1990s presidential visit.

Hermit Huddle Funds New Welcome to Hermitage Signs

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Post published: September 24, 2026
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The City of Hermitage thanked Hermit Huddle and Ronny Bethea for new Welcome to Hermitage signs featuring tomatoes and watermelons, announced Aug. 28, 2026.

A controlled forest burn in Arkansas, with flames along a dirt road and smoke rising through the trees.

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Dale Bumpers White River NWR Requires $20 Public-Use Permit

Post author:Wigley
Post published: September 24, 2026
Post category:Civic Other SE AR Outdoors
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Hunters, anglers and campers 16+ need a $20 annual Public Use Permit on Dale Bumpers White River NWR for 2026–27; youth 15 and under are exempt. Buy online at whiteriver.recaccess.com.

Flames and white smoke from a controlled burn move across a dry grass field under a blue sky.

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Overflow NWR Posts 2026–27 Access Permit, Archery Deer Dates

Post author:Wigley
Post published: September 24, 2026
Post category:Civic Other SE AR Outdoors
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Overflow National Wildlife Refuge near Parkdale requires a signed 2026–27 Refuge Access Permit; archery/crossbow deer runs Sept. 26–Jan. 31. Youth-only waterfowl draw apps accepted in October.

A bayou with bare trees standing in calm water in the White River National Wildlife Refuge near St. Charles, Arkansas.

A bayou in the White River National Wildlife Refuge. *

Wings Over the Prairie Returns Nov. 27–28 with 91st World Duck Calling

Post author:Wigley
Post published: September 24, 2026
Post category:Civic Events Other SE AR
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Stuttgart’s Wings Over the Prairie Festival runs Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 27–28, 2026, capped by the 91st Annual World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest on Main Street; carnival, gumbo cook-off and 5K/10K Duck Race also listed.

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