Documents for May 2014

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UCA internal audit on Gilbert Baker

The University of Central Arkansas released its internal audit findings on former state Sen. Gilbert Baker, who resigned as executive assistant to the UCA president on April 2, 2014, after a company he founded was linked to Fort Smith businessman Michael Morton’s support for Circuit Judge Michael Maggio’s appeals-court campaign. The FBI is investigating donations that Maggio’s campaign accepted from political action committees funded almost entirely by Morton and his companies.

Tyson Foods announces bid to buy Hillshire Brands

Tyson Foods on Thursday, May 29, 2014, made a $50-per-share cash bid to acquire Hillshire Brands.

Ethics complaint against John Burris

An ethics complaint was filed against Rep. John Burris who is in a runoff race for a state Senate seat.

Bryant School District Superintendent Tom Kimbrell's contract

Former state Education Commissioner Tom Kimbrell and the Bryant School District agree on a contract, good from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2017, after his hiring as district superintendent that lays out his duties, compensation and more.

Interim resolution in support of Amendment 83

INTERIM RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL EXPRESS ITS SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT 83 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION DEFINING MARRIAGE AS CONSISTING ONLY OF THE UNION OF ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN.

Legislative roll call — Motion to suspend rules

The Arkansas Legislature voted on whether to suspend the rules to allow the introduction of legislation against same-sex marriage and to consider the impeachment of Circuit Judge Chris Piazza.

Arkansas Supreme Court stays judge's gay-marriage ruling pending appeal

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday, May 16, 2014, granted the state's request to stay Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza's ruling that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriages.

Plaintiffs respond to state's request for stay

Plaintiffs in a case challenging Arkansas' prohibitions on same-sex marriage have filed a response arguing against the state's request for an emergency stay of Circuit Judge Chris Piazza's latest ruling.

JoNell Mallory charges

Criminal charges for JoNell Mallory, the former chief deputy of finance for the Saline County sheriff's office.

Former Saline County Sheriff Bruce Pennington charges

Criminal charges for former Saline County Sheriff, Bruce Pennington.

Michael Frost charges

Criminal charges for Michael Frost, a former lieutenant over the criminal investigations division for the Saline County sheriff's office.

Piazza notice to attorneys of clarified order

Judge Chris Piazza says in this notice to attorneys that a new order will correct and expand a Friday ruling that struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriages.

Wal-Mart earnings report, Q1 2015

Wal-Mart released its fiscal year 2015 first-quarter earnings May 15, 2014.

McDaniel again asks Supreme Court for stay of gay-marriage ruling

Soon after Circuit Judge Chris Piazza issued a new ruling that declares unconstitutional all state laws prohibiting same-sex marriage, the attorney general's office filed another motion for an emergency stay with the state Supreme Court.

Piazza final order on gay marriage nunc pro tunc

Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza on Thursday, May 15, 2014, expands his May 9 ruling that declared unconstitutional the state's prohibitions on same-sex marriage.

Judge Piazza May 15 final order on gay marriage bans

Judge Chris Piazza on Thursday broadened his original ruling finding the state's bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, applying it to all state laws and regulations that bar same-sex unions.

Order denying defendants' motion for immediate stay

Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza on Thursday, May 15, 2014, denies the motion by defendants in a gay-marriage case for an immediate stay of his May 9 ruling.

Gay-marriage case plaintiffs' motion for clarification of judgment

Lawyers for gay couples ask Thursday, May 15, 2014, for Circuit Judge Chris Piazza to clarify in his ruling that all laws barring gay marriage be voided.

Court declines stay of gay-marriage ruling

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Wednesday denied requests to stay and dismissed the appeal by the state of the ruling striking down the state's gay marriage ban, because the initial ruling did not address an Arkansas law that prohibits a marriage license being "issued to persons of the same sex."

State response to motion to dismiss gay marriage ruling appeal

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is again asking the state's highest court to suspend a ruling striking down a gay-marriage ban, saying it's led to "pervasive" confusion among county clerks.

Court strikes voter-ID ruling

The Arkansas Supreme Court tossed out a judge's ruling striking down the state's voter ID law, but stopped short of ruling on the constitutionality of the measure.

Court: Judge Byrd still eligible despite late fees

The Arkansas Supreme Court rules Angela Byrd is still eligible as a circuit judge candidate despite her late licensing fees.

Court: Judge Foster still eligible despite late fees

The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld Judge H.G. Foster's eligibility saying the rule that results in lawyer suspensions for not paying licensing fees is unconstitutional because it does not provide them "procedural due process."

Court: Judge Fox eligible despite late fees

The Arkansas Supreme Court upholds Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox's eligibility to run for judge's positions despite having paid his licensing fees late in 2013.

Court dismisses Valerie Bailey's appeal

The Arkansas Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Valerie Thompson Bailey, who was ruled ineligible in circuit court to run for judge because of a multiyear suspension tied to late fees and failing to undergo necessary training.

'Voter report card' mailing

The Arkansas secretary of state's office said Tuesday, May 13, 2014, that a letter publicizing which people in a neighborhood had voted in past elections was not issued or authorized by the office's Election Division and not tied to an Arkansas business entity.

Saline County Clerk's statement on same-sex marriage

Saline County on Tuesday stopped issuing same-sex marriage licenses a day after granting six of them.

Piazza strikes down Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban

Arkansas Judge Chris Piazza struck down the state's ban on gay marriage on May 9.

Tyson Foods 2nd-quarter earnings

Tyson Foods Inc. releases its second-quarter 2014 earnings on Monday, May 5, 2014.

Tornado victims profiles

Dem-Gaz profiles of those who died in the April 27, 2014, tornado.

Tornado victims profiles, page 2

Dem-Gaz profiles of those who died in the April 27, 2014, tornado.