Argenta resident Matt Bell spends his Saturday morning volunteering on the construction of the Argenta Community Garden behind the Junior League’s property at 216 W. Fourth St. (Photo by Deborah Horn)

Harvesting dreams and greens In what might be called a break from tradition, Main Street Argenta presented a $1,000 check to the dozen or so Argenta Community Garden volunteers who had gathered for Saturday’s presentation. Soon after, all were dedicated to the morning’s list of garden tasks. More of this story

The former North Hills Country Club and golf course continues to be at the center of a legal battle between Club Properties Inc. and the city. By Greg Rayburn)

City’s legal tab on North Hills case tops $23,600 Editor More of this story

Chad Caldwell, his wife, Raechel, and their sons, Coen (left) and Trevor, had a family portrait taken before he left for his last tour of duty in Iraq. (Photo Photo courtesy of Caldwell family)

24 year-old soldier killed in Iraq Staff Sgt. Chad A. Caldwell, 24, of Maumelle died April 30 in Mosul, Iraq, The Department of Defense announced Saturday. More of this story

The Color Guard presented the American flag before a Jacksonville event to observe the National Day of Prayer on May 1. Jacksonville Mayor Tommy Swaim greeted the crowd, which gathered outside City Hall. (Photos by Peg Kenyon)

National prayer day observed at City Hall More than a 100 people gathered to pray outside Jacksonville City Hall on Thursday, May 1, observing the 57th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer. More of this story

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Jack Nicklaus shows off his classic swing at The Alotian Club on Monday in west Little Rock. Nicklaus was at the club for a clinic at its annual charity event. (Photo by Mark Buffalo)

Streaking Cats surge into state A late-season surge earned the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats the second seed for the Class 7A state baseball tournament. More of this story

Colby Woolverton showed a solid inside and outside game at Abundant Life. (Photo by CHAD MATCHETT)

Woolverton taking game to Ozarks Colby Woolverton will be taking his all-around game from Abundant Life to the University of the Ozarks next season. More of this story

Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus speaks during a golfing clinic at The Alotian Golf Club in western Pulaski County Monday morning. (Photo by Mark Buffalo) More of this story

Jason Regnas picked up an easy 16-1 win over Mountain Home Saturday afternoon. (Photo by CHAD MATCHETT)

Red Devils crush Bombers Jacksonville made short work of Mountain Home during a double-header Saturday at Dupree Park. More of this story

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