— Brian Chilson photo

Or a bridge to Little Rock, depending on your point of view.

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Assorted dignitaries turned out Saturday morning for the dedication of the new pedestrian link over the Arkansas River on the old Junction Bridge, once a railroad span.

Lots of folks turned out to try it on a splendid spring day. And on to the rest of the day’s events. The Little Rock Film Festival drew great crowds at venues large and small.

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I’ve done a tripleheader at the Little Rock Film Festival so far today. “The Promotion” (stars Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly, above, vying for promotions as Chicago supermarket managers) was a sellout and had plenty of laughs. “Lioness” was another moving tribute to the sacrifices of our troops in Iraq, particularly female troops, and included a guest appearance by Shannon Morgan, the soldier from Mena, who’s a key character in the documentary about women in unexpected combat roles. “Beyond the Call,” a documentary about three Americans who mount independent relief efforts in godforsaken places also was a winner.

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