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Arkansas Supreme Court asked to disqualify ballot measure that would block planned casino
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Opponents of a proposal to block a planned casino in Arkansas asked the state Supreme Court Thursday to disqualify the measure from the November ballot. Cherokee Nation Entertainment, which was awarded a license to build and operate the casino, and a newly formed affiliated group filed a lawsuit challenging the proposed constitutional amendment a day after the secretary of state’s office said it qualified for the ballot. The lawsuit accuses the ballot measure campaign, which is funded by Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, of violating several laws regarding signature gathering. The suit also challenges the wording of the ballot proposal, calling it “riddled with flaws.” “Arkansans must be made aware of this deliberate scheme to openly violate Arkansas laws regarding canvassing and to mislead and confuse voters,” said Dover Mayor Roger Lee, an officer with Arkansas Canvassing Compliance Committee, which filed paperwork Thursday with the state to campaign against the measure.
KASU News: Arkansas Shooting Charges, Casino Lawsuit, and Tick-Borne Illness Updates
Today's headlines from KASU News for Friday, August 2, 2024, cover formal charges against Travis Eugene Posey for a deadly mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, civic challenges for the visually impaired in Arkansas, and a lawsuit over a proposed casino amendment in Pope County. Other stories include Missouri's ban on hemp-derived food products, rising cases of Alpha-gal syndrome in Arkansas, and local updates like a train derailment and a fire in central Arkansas. The episode also highlights the upcoming tax-free weekend and free transit rides in Jonesboro for back-to-school shoppers.
Public schools could soon receive Educational Freedom Account funds
(The Center Square) - The Arkansas Legislative Council will consider a rule allowing public schools to receive money from the state's Educational Freedom Accounts. An ALC subcommittee recommended approval of the rule change after a comment made last year by Fouke School District Superintendent Jim Buie. “When a public school develops and maintains supports and programs that are desirable products for parents/students, they should not be excluded from billing for...
More Coffee on Oak Street: 7 Brew and Scooter’s Plan Coffee Shops for East Oak Street
7 Brew Coffee and Scooter’s Coffee are planning to add new shops on East Oak Street in Conway. 7 Brew Coffee will be located at 1005 E. Oak St. between TGI Fridays and Verizon Wireless. 7 Brew is known for its 7 Originals, including its Blondie, Brunette, Smooth 7, White Chocolate Mocha, Cinnamon Roll, German Chocolate, and Sweet & Salty. The shop offers cold brews, teas, lemonades, fizzes, smoothies, shakes, and energy drinks.
Conway police capture three subjects as police presence increase near 3rd street
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Conway Police Department has cleared the area of 3rd Street and Ingram after taking three subjects into custody. As of now, 3rd Street is partially blocked, according to Conway Police's X or Twitter account. Officers plan to stay in the area "for a little...
Houston Motorcyclist Killed at Red Light on Mesa Drive, Suspected Hit-and-Run Driver Hospitalized
Tragedy struck late Thursday night when a motorcyclist was killed in a vehicular incident on Mesa Drive in Houston. The crash, which occurred just before midnight, remains under investigation by the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division. According to a statement from the HPD, a 40-year-old man, whose identity is still pending verification, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jury finds Villager guilty of domestic battery
A Hot Springs Village man received a jail sentence and $2,500 fine for domestic battery on Tuesday, July 30 after a two-day Garland County Circuit Court jury trial. Gavin Arthur Kelsey, 39, had faced a felony charge of aggravated assault for allegedly attacking a girlfriend on Feb. 15, 2023. Courthouse records say that the victim’s doorbell camera recorded him approaching her home with a bottle of alcohol in hand and a semi-automatic Smith & Wesson pistol tucked in his front waistband at 11:29 p.m. Feb. 15, 2023.
Dozens of Jonesboro businesses implement unallowed surcharges
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 1, 2024 – In the complex world of small business ownership, businesses often encounter a range of fees that can impact their bottom line. One of the most significant costs associated with accepting card payments are payment processing fees that are incurred every time a customer uses a debit or credit card.