This week: We say a bittersweet farewell to Arkansas Times city reporter extraordinaire Mary Hennigan, but not before she gives us one last update on Little Rock news. And, Matt Campbell answers everything you want to know about the #lecterngate audit and the governor’s response.
Stories discussed in this edition:
Little Rock city manager hopefuls include Sen. Fred Love, acting manager Emily Cox
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/04/12/little-rock-city-manager-job-attracts-out-of-state-prospects
U.S. senators say ATF agents weren’t wearing body cameras in fatal Malinowski raid
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/04/19/u-s-senators-say-atf-agents-werent-wearing-body-cameras-in-fatal-malinowski-raid
Activists call on Little Rock officials to support ceasefire in the Middle East
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/04/16/activists-call-on-little-rock-officials-to-support-ceasefire-in-the-middle-east
City officials OK financial plan for Little Rock solar array
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/04/17/city-officials-ok-financial-plan-for-little-rock-solar-array
Arkansas lawmakers call on ATF to release footage of Malinowski raid
https://arktimes.com/news/2024/04/19/arkansas-lawmakers-call-on-atf-to-release-footage-of-malinowski-raid
Lawmakers question governor’s staff over lectern audit
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/04/16/lawmakers-question-governors-staff-over-lectern-audit
State auditors refer lecterngate findings to prosecutor’s office
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/04/15/state-auditors-refer-lecterngate-findings-to-prosecutors-office