by - October 27, 2016 6:42 pm
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on Thursday (Oct. 27) endorsed Mayor Lioneld Jordan for re-election. The chamber also announced endorsements for City Council seats, favoring two aldermen for re-election, choosing…
by - October 27, 2016 6:32 pm
The United States Marshals Museum executive board has set Sept. 24, 2019 as its official opening day to coincide with the 230th anniversary of the U.S. Marshals Service. “The Fort…
by - October 27, 2016 10:49 am
Editor’s note: Story updated to include reaction from Arkansans for Compassionate Care, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Conner Eldridge. –––––––––––––––––––––––– The Arkansas Supreme Court in a 5-2…
by - October 26, 2016 8:58 pm
The Van Buren School District has received charter approval for its planned Arkansas River Valley Virtual Academy (ARVVA), the district’s first charter school set to open to grades 4-8 for…
by - October 26, 2016 8:46 pm
Growing up in the public eye, Jenna Bush Hager and her twin sister Barbara Pierce Bush haven’t exactly retreated to a quiet and private life. The sisters are involved in…
by - October 26, 2016 4:53 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson enjoys more than a two-to-one job approval rating, according to a new survey. In the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College poll of 463 likely Arkansas voters,…
by - October 25, 2016 9:53 pm
Northwest Arkansas residents checked out preliminary plans for a more than $23 million interchange on Interstate 49 that will be the first of its kind in Arkansas. Staff and officials…
by - October 25, 2016 7:47 pm
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery faced a problem when he was asked to run for sheriff more than 13 years ago. He had a strong desire to serve, but didn’t…
by - October 25, 2016 5:58 pm
Gatherers at Grace Community Church said goodbye to Ray Gosack on Tuesday (Oct. 25). The former Fort Smith City Administrator died Oct. 21 at age 58 from a sudden illness….
by - October 25, 2016 5:55 pm
Arkansas may never land a major industrial manufacturer such as an automaker plant if ballot Issue 3 isn’t approved by voters in the upcoming November general election, according to its…
by - October 25, 2016 5:32 pm
Voter registration numbers have been robust across the Natural State, but in Craighead County those numbers have surpassed all expectations as the Nov. 8 general election looms. Craighead County has…
by - October 25, 2016 1:50 pm
In a morning news conference at the State Capitol, Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday unveiled a proposal to make War Memorial Stadium a part of the state Department of Parks…
by - October 25, 2016 7:53 am
Fort Smith Ward 2 Director Andre Good faces challenger Bruce Wade on Nov. 8 in the general election. Good has served two consecutive terms with no opposition until now. Good…
by - October 25, 2016 7:00 am
Two legislatively-referred constitutional amendments have found traction with voters although both have a sizable number of undecided opinions. A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey shows Issue 2 with…
by - October 24, 2016 8:00 pm
Fort Smith’s Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC) has only held a handful of meetings since its formation in mid-2015, following passage of the Future Fort Smith Comprehensive Plan in December…
by - October 24, 2016 6:25 pm
Three members of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation oppose certification by the U.S. Department of State that would allow refugees from the Middle East, Africa and other countries to settle in Northwest…
by - October 24, 2016 6:18 pm
GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump hasn’t seen his poll numbers slide any in the last month, despite controversies and lackluster debate performances. As a matter of fact, the Republican standard-bearer…
by - October 24, 2016 4:55 pm
Ward 4 City Director George Catsavis will face challenger Neal Martin on Nov. 8 following the Aug. 9 primary in which the incumbent scored more votes than his three opponents,…
by - October 23, 2016 2:51 pm
Rep. James Ratliff barely survived the Republican wave that swept through Arkansas during the 2014 mid-terms. Ratliff, D-Imboden, won his third term in office by defeating challenger Blaine Davis, R-Walnut…
by - October 23, 2016 2:39 pm
Arkansas Senate Republicans hope to solidify their grasp on the chamber by picking off another reliably Democratic seat in the November general election. Freshman Rep. Dave Wallace, R-Leachville, will attempt…
