Arkansas Politics

Judge rejects request to halt work on I-30 A Pulaski County circuit judge on Wednesday refused to stop work on a construction project on Interstate 30 through downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock, ... by John Lynch - December 3, 2020

Fort Smith directors talk 2020 city budget City directors heard recommended Tuesday ways to spend millions of relief dollars amid the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. by Thomas Saccente - December 3, 2020

State senator from Wynne tests positive for covid-19 State Sen. Ron Caldwell, R-Wynne, on Wednesday became the latest state lawmaker to acknowledge that he has tested positive for covid-19. by Michael R. Wickline - December 2, 2020

State general revenue in November exceeds forecast by $31.5M State general revenue increased in November by $18.3 million over the same month a year ago to $533.5 million and exceeded the state’s April 2 forecast by $31.5... by Michael R. Wickline - December 2, 2020

City Council races decided Gayatri Agnew, D’Andre Jones and Mark Fougerousse won city council seats in Tuesday’s runoff election. by Mike Jones - December 2, 2020

Hartwick defeats Steele in North Little Rock mayoral runoff Terry Hartwick defeated Tracy Steele on Tuesday night in North Little Rock’s hotly contested mayoral runoff, although Steele’s campaign said it wasn’t ready to ... by Stephen Simpson - December 1, 2020

Sorvillo seeks to drop Arkansas Supreme Court challenge An attorney for state Rep. Jim Sorvillo, R-Little Rock, asked the Arkansas Supreme Court Tuesday to voluntarily dismiss the lawmaker's appeal of lawsuit contest... by John Moritz - December 1, 2020

Springdale polling place closed after workers test positive for virus Two poll workers set to work in today's runoff election have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting officials to close a voting center in Springdale. ... by Tom Sissom - December 1, 2020

Schools leader signed for 2 1/2 years FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith School Board has set the stage for a new school district superintendent to start work at the end of the year. by Thomas Saccente - December 1, 2020

List narrows for diversity job FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is nearing the end of its search for someone to fill its new executive director of diversity, equity and ... by Thomas Saccente - November 30, 2020

City lease at center near end after vote FORT SMITH -- The idea of an outside firm managing the Fort Smith Convention Center beginning next year has gained another seal of approval. by Thomas Saccente - November 30, 2020

List narrows for diversity job at UAFS FORT SMITH -- The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is nearing the end of its search for someone to fill its new executive director of diversity, equity and ... by Thomas Saccente - November 30, 2020

Conway council OKs staff bonuses The Conway City Council members are giving themselves, the mayor and other employees a higher holiday bonus this year because of what the mayor said has been a ... by Jeannie Roberts - November 28, 2020

1 day remains for absentee runoff voting Arkansans who plan to vote absentee in the runoff election on Tuesday have one day left to turn in their ballot at the county clerk's office -- Monday. County c... by Bill Bowden - November 26, 2020

Fort Smith panel terminates agreement for convention center The idea of an outside firm managing the Fort Smith Convention Center beginning next year has gained another seal of approval. by Thomas Saccente - November 25, 2020

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