by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Coody Promises to Speed Up Development Review Process
New Fayetteville Mayor Dan Coody has plans he said would expedite permits for construction projects that meet the town?s strict development requirements.
Tag: Government & Politics
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Spot a Phony
The following are some quick tips on how to spot a fake Navy SEAL.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
It Does Happen Here
More than $1 million worth of jewelry was stolen from Perry?s Jewelry in Fayetteville during the March 1982 abduction of owners Bob and Doris Perry and their son, Hoyt.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Fayetteville to Consider Extending HMR Tax
A Fayetteville City Council committee will consider a proposal to extend the city?s 2 percent hotel/motel/restaurant (HMR) tax.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Fayetteville to Consider Extending HMR Tax
The ordinance review committee of the Fayetteville City Council will meet Feb. 21 to consider a proposal to extend the city?s 2 percent hotel/motel/restaurant (HMR) tax to convenience stores, carry-out pizza businesses and grocery store delicatessens.
by - February 12, 2001 12:00 am
Bypass Should Ease Springdale?s Traffic Headache
One of four possible east-west corridors penciled in north of Springdale will be chosen for the $200 million U.S. Highway 412 bypass.
by - February 5, 2001 12:00 am
Springdale Seeks Millage to Build Eight Schools
Springdale voters will decide on March 13 whether to approve a 3-mill property tax increase to help accommodate students in the fastest-growing school district in Arkansas.
by - February 5, 2001 12:00 am
Payday Lenders Gave $15,000 to Pryor?s AG Race
Two members of Attorney General Mark Pryor?s legal staff ? including one who had warned that payday lending was unconstitutional ? were discouraged from testifying before legislators in the 1999 legislative session.
by - February 5, 2001 12:00 am
Pryor?s Money Store Contributors
The following is a list of contributions from Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas to Mark Pryor during and, in one case, after his 1998 campaign.
by - February 5, 2001 12:00 am
Council Violated Spirit of FOI Law
We believe the Fayetteville City Council violated the spirit of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act on Jan. 16 when it voted 5-4 in private for an interim city attorney, then convened in public to stage a fake unanimous vote.
by - February 5, 2001 12:00 am
Springdale Mayor Looking to Get Commission on Track
Shortly after taking office in 1999 as Springdale?s mayor, Jerre Van Hoose recognized some potential problems down the line with the city Planning Commission.
by - January 22, 2001 12:00 am
Highway Commission May Get Legislative Overhaul
During the current legislative session, term limits and selection practices could change at the Highway Commission.
by - January 22, 2001 12:00 am
Battle, District Lines to be Tightly Drawn
A northwest Arkansas contingent wants more representation.
by - January 22, 2001 12:00 am
Chamber Directors Lobby for Research Funds
A group of Northwest Arkansas Chamber of Commerce directors is trying to talk legislators into sponsoring a bill to provide $20 million in matching funds for research.
by - January 22, 2001 12:00 am
Technology Issues Stir State Assembly
Gov. Mike Huckabee has several technology initiatives up for consideration in the Legislature.
by - January 22, 2001 12:00 am
Assembly Voting Available Online
Assembly voting results are being published at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
by - January 22, 2001 12:00 am
Come, Mr. Tally Man
University of Arkansas Chancellor John White chokes on his own joke while introducing Gov. Mike Huckabee on Northwest Arkansas Regional Chamber Day.
by - December 25, 2000 12:00 am
UA Coaches Top List of Highest Paid
University of Arkansas head coaches take top spots on our list of the highest-paid state employees in Northwest Arkansas.
by - December 11, 2000 12:00 am
Springdale Population Doubles in Decade
Springdale?s population has grown 50 percent in the last decade, from 29,941 in 1990 to an estimated 44,800 in 2000. The result: More schools, with many more to come.
by - December 11, 2000 12:00 am
N.W. Arkansas? Highest-Paid State Employees
University of Arkansas men’s basketball coach Nolan Richardson tops our list of the region’s highest-paid employees.