Jake Sandlin
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State historic sites put on endangered list
posted: 05/24/2013 4:42 a.m. Discuss
Stressing the importance of protecting vital pieces of the state’s heritage, the Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas on Thursday released its 2013 listing of “most endangered places” that includes structures in five counties.
NLR makes city attorney’s pay the tops
posted: 05/23/2013 4:52 a.m. Discuss
For essentially juggling three jobs for the past five months, the North Little Rock City Council agreed Tuesday night to make City Attorney Jason Carter the highest-paid city employee, jumping past the mayor.
Riverboat opens for cruises today
posted: 05/23/2013 4:51 a.m. Discuss
In time for this weekend’s Riverfest, the Mark Twain riverboat will officially open for business today for cruises on the Arkansas River out of a city-owned port in North Little Rock.
Harding alumnus next boss of CATA
posted: 05/22/2013 5:24 a.m. Discuss
Jarod Varner will be the next executive director of Central Arkansas Transit Authority, winning over the public agency’s board in an interview that led to a unanimous vote of approval from the directors Tuesday.
NLR to weigh $35,000 raise for city attorney
posted: 05/19/2013 4:33 a.m. Comments 2
North Little Rock aldermen will consider a $35,000 annual raise for City Attorney Jason Carter, who has been juggling three city jobs, when they hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
CATA meeting on hiring top exec now on Tuesday
posted: 05/18/2013 5:11 a.m. Discuss
The Central Arkansas Transit Authority’s board of directors has changed the date of its special meeting to hire an executive director to ensure more members could be present, the public agency announced Friday.
Sherwood vote said to cement NLR link
posted: 05/16/2013 5:03 a.m. Discuss
With a “divisive” special-election campaign behind them, Sherwood and the North Little Rock Electric Department can move forward with their longterm partnership affirmed by Sherwood voters, Mayor Virginia Hillman said Wednesday.
CATA board to hire 1 of 2 Wednesday
posted: 05/16/2013 4:50 a.m. Discuss
Central Arkansas Transit Authority has set a special board of directors meeting for 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Arkansas Transit Association, 620 W. Broadway, North Little Rock, to choose between two finalists for the executive director’s position.
Council’s utility call affirmed by voters
posted: 05/15/2013 5:22 a.m. Discuss
Sherwood residents voted to uphold a 20-year franchise agreement with the North Little Rock Electric Department on Tuesday, confirming the Sherwood City Council’s decision from almost six months ago.
CATA committee advances 2 executive director finalists
posted: 05/14/2013 3:52 a.m. Discuss
Two finalists for the executive director’s position at Central Arkansas Transit Authority will be recommended to the agency’s full board of directors after a search committee conducted three candidate interviews Monday.
