Pulaski Election Commission formally settles civil rights lawsuit prompted by former Republican chair
An enduring black mark lingers for a former partisan commission chairman, with liability was admitted or not.
Happy Holidays from this flash mob choir in the River Market
A pop-up choir in the River Market offered an impromptu rendition of "Carol of the Bells."
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Dispatch from the Jonesboro library wars
Young and hungry Jonesboro progressives like Dean MacDonald Jr. aren't giving up the fight against the book banners just yet.
Arkansas will pilot new food insecurity methods in 2023 per recommendations
The food insecurity rate in Arkansas exceeds the national average, and experts from the Governor's Food Desert Working Group presented findings and recommendations to combat the problem on Friday.
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The news roundup and open line
A slow day today, but ....
Secretary of state gets his laugh at Asian-Americans' expense
Thurston posts a video mocking Asian accents to his Facebook page.
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COVID today: Four more deaths
Also a rise in the number hospitalized.
Griner thanks supporters, says she will play in upcoming WNBA season
Brittney Griner, star basketball player and wife of Little Rock native Cherelle Griner, thanked supporters in a statement Friday and said she intends to play in the upcoming WNBA season.
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Little Rock School Board finishes out frustrating year
Superintendent Jermall Wright's plan to reimagine the district is promising, but there have also been major missteps this year.
Assurances given on retiree complaints about new state health insurance plan
Legislators aired retirees' concerns about a new health insurance plan for state employees and teachers.
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Supreme Court denies state's appeal, Absolute Essence case heads back to circuit court
The state Supreme Court denied the state's appeal Thursday in a case in which the plaintiff alleges racial discrimination and ethical problems in the state's process for awarding medical marijuana dispensaries. The case now heads back to Pulaski County Circuit Court.
Arkansas unemployment rate increases
The number working or seeking work also fell.
Opioid settlement reveals tension among Republican state officials
Tim Griffin pokes Leslie Rutledge after she tries to take more credit than due on spending of opioid lawsuit money.
Religious freedom cuts many ways; see Satanic Temple's challenge over rejected abortion billboards
Religious freedom means different things to different religions, right? A federal judge in Arkansas will consider the argument on abortion law.
LR School Board president reports on data hostage negotiations
Deal near but details remain scarce . Thanks
First Security moving west in Little Rock
A big bank moves west.
Opioid settlement money heading to general revenue
The legislature will have $140 million to allocate in 2023.
Legislature affirms denial of attorney fees in UALR prof's FOI case
UALR law prof loses yet another round in records fight.
Feeling sick? More free COVID-19 tests are available
The COVID-19 numbers in Arkansas have been slowly creeping back up. As of Dec. 14, more than 6,000 active cases were reported statewide, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.
Little Rock airport finalizes agreement for additional legal services with Wright, Lindsey & Jennings
The contract was delayed over a potential conflict of interest that's now been resolved.
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