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Wednesday Feb 8 | KAIT-TV

Nursing consortium attempts to reduce shortage of rural nurses

NEWPORT, AR - Arkansas State University in Newport is part of the Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium, or ARNEC.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

KAIT-TV

Small plane crash lands in Newport; Pilot out safe

NEWPORT, AR Newport Police say a plane that crashed within city limits was having engine trouble before it made a crash landing.

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Sun Feb 05, 2012

Log Cabin Democrat

82-year-old Ark. bridge may get new lease on life

NEWPORT, Ark. - An eastern Arkansas town wants to preserve an 82-year-old bridge across the White River that's too old for modern-day traffic but could be converted for other purposes.

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NWAonline

Town a lifeline for 1930s bridge

The double-cantilevered bridge spanning the White River at Newport is too old to handle modern-day traffic, but even though it is scheduled to be replaced, the Jackson County seat wants to give the 82-year-old fixture a new lease on life.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

KAIT-TV Jonesboro

Fire at Newport pharmacy rekindles, but contained

NEWPORT, AR Firefighters arrived back on the scene of a fire that broke out at a Newport pharmacy, but the rekindled flames were extinguished around 6 p.m. Friday.

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KAIT-TV

Fire at Newport pharmacy rekindles; firefighters on scene

According to the Newport Fire Department, Darling Pharmacy is on fire again. Firefighters could see heavy smoke pouring from the already damaged structure when they approached.

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KAIT-TV