CHS band marches to nation’s capital For nearly a week, anyone near Cabot Panther Stadium around lunchtime has been treated to a couple of hours of patriotic music as the high school band and flag line prepares to march in this year’s Fourth of July parade at Washington, D.C. Band director Joe Trusty said the band enjoys a standing invitation to be in the parade, which is expected to draw 250,000 people in the nation’s capital. More of this story

The sheriff is investigating a report that four armed men forced their way into a Graham Acres home, subdued four occupants and stole money and property. (Courtesy Lonoke County Sheriff’s Department)

Sheriff probes home invasion The Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a home invasion and armed robbery at a residence located on Graham Acres in Lonoke. More of this story

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor listens as Bayou Meto Water Management District Executive Director Gene Sullivan describes the effect the Bayou Meto Basin project would have on a four-county area. (ED GALUCKI)

Pryor presses for Bayou Meto progress Millions of dollars in the state’s economy could hinge on the coming work of the Senate Appropriations Committee with a push to gain construction funding for the Bayou Meto Basin Project. More of this story

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Cabot dancer Felicia Antimo performs during the all-star basketball game on Thursday. (MARK BUFFALO)

Cabot athletes shine in all-star setting FAYETTEVILLE — Cabot High School was well-represented during the 54th annual Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Classic at the University of Arkansas. More of this story

Michael Howard of Lonoke goes up for a reverse layup during the high school all-star basketball game on June 25 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. (MARK BUFFALO)

Lonoke athletes perform well in all-star setting FAYETTEVILLE — Lonoke High School was represented by four athletes and one coach in this year’s Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Classic, held at the University of Arkansas. More of this story

CARLISLE’S KAMRAWN RUSSELL [20] breaks up a pass intendent for West receiver LeDarius Eckwood during the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star football game on Friday at Bentonville High School. (MARK BUFFALO)

West wins football game to gain sweep BENTONVILLE — The East football team tried its best to avoid a sweep by the West during the Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Classic in northwest Arkansas. However, the West had better ideas. More of this story

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