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Plane Makes Hard Landing In Arkansas Field
Tue, 15 May 2012 13:54:29 -0700
(Crittenden County, AR) A small plane has made a hard landing in a Crittenden County field not too far from...
Arkansas Considers Taking Casino Issue to Voters
Mon, 14 May 2012 16:11:35 -0700
A pair of petitions would allow voters to decide if they want casinos in select Arkansas counties, Crittenden County being one of them.
Group organizes to block Arkansas casino ballot items
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:16:33 -0700
A group of legislators and other leaders say voters shouldn't sign petitions for proposed ballot items that would allow casinos to open in several Arkansas counties.
Proposed inspection fee for nonresidents likely legal, Memphis city attorney says
Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700
A proposed automobile inspection and fee for non-Memphians could be legal under federal and state law, according to an opinion from Memphis City Atty. Herman Morris.
Judge won't dismiss suit over Arkansas Lottery name
Wed, 16 May 2012 07:01:34 -0700
A judge in Pulaski County has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that claims a North Little Rock company owns the trademark to the state lottery's name.
Second Group Forms To Oppose Casino Initiatives
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:46:19 -0700
LITTLE ROCK — A coalition of legislators, law enforcement officials and clergy has formed to oppose proposed ballot initiatives to authorize casino gambling in Arkansas.
Supporters gather signatures for Arkansas casino
Mon, 14 May 2012 22:00:00 -0700
Two competing ballot proposals would bring casinos to Arkansas, primarily in counties along the border and in the state's largest cities. But only one of the measures can become law.
Redistricting challenge’s trial gets under way
Tue, 08 May 2012 02:31:07 -0700
At the start of a federal trial over Arkansas Senate district lines Monday, Secretary of State Mark Martin said District 24 was purposefully drawn to include the northern half of Crittenden County.
Small plane makes hard landing in Arkansas bean field; no serious injuries reported
Tue, 15 May 2012 14:19:00 -0700
A small plane made a hard landing in an Arkansas bean field this afternoon, but neither of the two people in the plane were seriously hurt, officials said.
"Stop Casinos Now" group voices opposition to ballot intiative
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:23 -0700
LITTLE ROCK, AR - A plan to bring casinos to Arkansas sees its first roadblock. Law enforcement, legislators and the faith-based community say an out of state casino consultant doesn't have Arkansans best interest at stake.