by - August 19, 2024 3:10 pm
The majority of municipal races in the Fort Smith metro area are uncontested in this year’s Nov. 5 general election and a decline in civility – especially with social media…
by - July 18, 2013 4:55 pm
A plan under consideration by the Sebastian County Election Commission would reduce the number of polling sites in certain parts of the county and save costs, according to Election Coordinator…
by - October 30, 2012 1:30 pm
The race for Arkansas House of Representatives District 89 pits candidates Yessie Hernandez (D) and Micah Neal (R) against each other in a contest that for Neal, will be about…
by - October 30, 2012 1:22 pm
The race for Arkansas Senate District 6 pits Rep. Gary Stubblefield, R-Branch, against candidate John Paul Wells (D) in a contest that for both men will be about growing jobs…
by - October 30, 2012 12:56 pm
Officials report turnout for the first week of early voting in Benton and Washington counties to be heavier than in the last presidential election. Arkansas allows early voting 15 days…
by - October 26, 2012 5:31 pm
The U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas announced Friday (Oct. 26) the assistant attorneys who “will lead the efforts” connected to a U.S. Department of Justice…
by - October 24, 2012 4:39 pm
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) students sparred Wednesday (Oct. 24) over the state initiative to legalize the sale of medical marijuana, which will come before the public at…
by - October 12, 2012 3:02 pm
The government budget deficit in the U.S. for the year ended in September was the fourth-largest since World War II as lawmakers debate the impact of the looming spending cuts…
by - October 8, 2012 5:26 pm
Arkansas Rep. Stephanie Malone, R-Fort Smith, and opponent Doris Tate (D) faced off in a League of Women Voters (LWV) Candidate Forum at the Golden Corral in Fort Smith on…
by - August 31, 2012 12:56 pm
Arkansans count on their elected officials to help improve the quality of life here, a worthy goal. Yet, numerous studies have concluded that we rank between 42nd and 48th among…
