Arkansas Politics

Collins' slayer investigated in '07, file shows; police focus said to be talk of a hit More than a decade before her arrest and eventual conviction for the murder of former state Sen. Linda Collins, the Arkansas State Police investigated allegatio... by John Moritz - August 14, 2020

Polling sites still being decided, officials say Election officials said Thursday some details of the Nov. 3 general election are still "fluid" and may not be settled until October. by Tom Sissom - August 14, 2020

State earnings from interest fall to $80.7M The state treasury earned $80.7 million in interest on its $4.5 billion investment portfolio in the fiscal year that ended June 30 -- a dip from $116.9 million ... by Michael R. Wickline - August 13, 2020

Womack touts city's prospects as training site During a visit to Fort Smith on Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack expressed confidence about the case for the city to be the home of a training mission. by Thomas Saccente - August 13, 2020

Fort Smith board planning cautious approach on budget Fort Smith intends to take a conservative approach to its projected revenue next year in light of the coronavirus pandemic. by Thomas Saccente - August 13, 2020

Activist joins race for LR board seat Community activist Dale Pekar filed Monday to run for a position on the Little Rock Board of Directors, joining eight other candidates who will be on the Novemb... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - August 13, 2020

Springdale mayor starts work on services for Bethel Heights Getting residential services to his soon-to-be constituents was his No. 1 job Wednesday, Mayor Doug Sprouse said. by Laurinda Joenks - August 13, 2020

Kanye West qualifies as presidential candidate in Arkansas Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Arkansas' ballot this fall as an independent presidential candidate, Secretary of State John Thurston said Tuesday.... by The Associated Press - August 11, 2020

Cotton among 11 U.S. politicians, heads of organizations sanctioned by China BEIJING — China on Monday announced unspecified sanctions against 11 U.S. politicians and heads of organizations promoting democratic causes, including Senators... by The Associated Press - August 10, 2020

Marker's destroyer is back in custody; incidents noted at State Hospital Michael Tate Reed II, the man who destroyed the original Ten Commandments monument at the Capitol three years ago, is in the Arkansas State Hospital in Little R... by John Lynch - August 10, 2020

2 counties note property values' rise in reappraisal cycle FORT SMITH -- Sebastian and Logan counties experienced noticeable increases in property values when compared with five years ago. by Thomas Saccente - August 10, 2020

Entertainment district approved for Fort Smith FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Board of Directors adopted an ordinance Tuesday establishing a permanent entertainment district at The HUB at Chaffee Crossing. ... by Thomas Saccente - August 10, 2020

Pandemic changes how Central Arkansas candidates go about campaigning From gathering one signature at a time on front porches and sanitizing the pen afterward to finding ways to meet voters at a time when people are staying in the... by Rachel Herzog - August 9, 2020

Jefferson County election coordinator is sidelined For the second time in less than a year, Jefferson County Election Commissioners Michael Adam and Stuart "Stu" Soffer have banded together in an attempt to oust... by Dale Ellis - August 9, 2020

Premiums set to rise for state-worker plan Health insurance premiums for current and retired state employees who are not on Medicare will increase 5% next year. by Michael R. Wickline - August 9, 2020

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