The new coronavirus that has now circled the globe and, as of this writing, infected 46 people in Arkansas, was local news first when a female defendant who appeared in Mayflower District Court in February announced she believed she had the disease caused by the virus, COVID-19.
The Week That Was
Month that was: judge holds city in contempt over Starks case
Judge holds city in contempt over Starks case Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox held the city of Little Rock in contempt Jan. 21 for failing to reissue Officer Charles […]
The Month That Was: more State Board meddling
New head Hog, Little Rock hires education chief, Cranford sentenced and Trump impeached.
Gates out; greyhounds, too
Also, corporate tax rates hurt state, Trader Joe’s opens and more.
Pope County casino gambit
Convoluted casino proceedings; Gates gets probation, agrees to repay state; Suhl commuted; and new Arts Center leader.
Former senator admits to fraud, bribery
Also, a new federal judge appointed, ACLU director retires, Little Rock adds citizens review board and entertainment districts.
The Month That Was: High water on the Arkansas, deep trouble for an ex-legislator in court
Flooding, an ex-senator murdered, a corruption hearing, challenge to the method of judicial elections and more.
Goodbye, Arkansas legislature
A new police chief for Little Rock, a Hutchinson indicted, a new head Hog and the Medicaid work requirement struck down.
LRSD targeted
Rutledge cheers potentially kicking folks off their health care and more.