Local Races Draw Record Early-Voting Turnout in Pulaski County
Election officials say early voting for a slate of city and county races has already outpaced previous cycles, driven by hotly contested seats and a pair of local ballot measures.
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Communities Along the Arkansas River Brace for High Water
Heavy upstream rain has river towns watching gauges and stacking sandbags as the Arkansas River rises toward flood stage in several low-lying areas.
Central Arkansas Library System Plans Major Branch Expansion
The library system unveiled plans to renovate and expand several branches, adding meeting rooms, technology labs, and extended hours to meet rising demand.
State Education Board Weighs Changes to School Funding Formula
A proposal to overhaul how Arkansas distributes money to public schools has divided rural and urban districts, with both sides warning of winners and losers.
North Little Rock Opens New Fire Station to Cut Response Times
City leaders cut the ribbon on a modern fire station designed to serve a fast-growing corner of North Little Rock, promising quicker responses to a booming residential area.
Winter Storm Blankets Northern Arkansas, Snarling Highway Travel
A rare heavy snowfall coated the Ozarks and stretched into central Arkansas, prompting school closures and a warning from state transportation crews to avoid unnecessary travel.
Bentonville Approves New Neighborhood as Housing Demand Surges
City leaders in Bentonville signed off on a large new residential development, betting that added supply will help cool one of the region's hottest housing markets.
State Begins Replacing Aging Bridge on Key Rural Route
Transportation crews have started work on a new bridge to replace a decades-old span that had been weight-restricted for years, a bottleneck for farmers and truckers.