Tyson Foods announces bid to buy Hillshire Brands
Tyson Foods on Thursday, May 29, 2014, made a $50-per-share cash bid to acquire Hillshire Brands.
Bryant School District Superintendent Tom Kimbrell's contract
Former state Education Commissioner Tom Kimbrell and the Bryant School District agree on a contract, good from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2017, after his hiring as district superintendent that lays out his duties, compensation and more.
Legislative roll call — Motion to suspend rules
The Arkansas Legislature voted on whether to suspend the rules to allow the introduction of legislation against same-sex marriage and to consider the impeachment of Circuit Judge Chris Piazza.
Interim resolution in support of Amendment 83
INTERIM RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL EXPRESS ITS SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT 83 TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION DEFINING MARRIAGE AS CONSISTING ONLY OF THE UNION OF ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN.
Plaintiffs respond to state's request for stay
Plaintiffs in a case challenging Arkansas' prohibitions on same-sex marriage have filed a response arguing against the state's request for an emergency stay of Circuit Judge Chris Piazza's latest ruling.
Arkansas Supreme Court stays judge's gay-marriage ruling pending appeal
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday, May 16, 2014, granted the state's request to stay Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza's ruling that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriages.
Order denying defendants' motion for immediate stay
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza on Thursday, May 15, 2014, denies the motion by defendants in a gay-marriage case for an immediate stay of his May 9 ruling.
Piazza final order on gay marriage nunc pro tunc
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza on Thursday, May 15, 2014, expands his May 9 ruling that declared unconstitutional the state's prohibitions on same-sex marriage.
McDaniel again asks Supreme Court for stay of gay-marriage ruling
Soon after Circuit Judge Chris Piazza issued a new ruling that declares unconstitutional all state laws prohibiting same-sex marriage, the attorney general's office filed another motion for an emergency stay with the state Supreme Court.
Court declines stay of gay-marriage ruling
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Wednesday denied requests to stay and dismissed the appeal by the state of the ruling striking down the state's gay marriage ban, because the initial ruling did not address an Arkansas law that prohibits a marriage license being "issued to persons of the same sex."
Court strikes voter-ID ruling
The Arkansas Supreme Court tossed out a judge's ruling striking down the state's voter ID law, but stopped short of ruling on the constitutionality of the measure.
Court: Judge Byrd still eligible despite late fees
The Arkansas Supreme Court rules Angela Byrd is still eligible as a circuit judge candidate despite her late licensing fees.
Court: Judge Foster still eligible despite late fees
The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld Judge H.G. Foster's eligibility saying the rule that results in lawyer suspensions for not paying licensing fees is unconstitutional because it does not provide them "procedural due process."
Court: Judge Fox eligible despite late fees
The Arkansas Supreme Court upholds Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox's eligibility to run for judge's positions despite having paid his licensing fees late in 2013.
Court dismisses Valerie Bailey's appeal
The Arkansas Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Valerie Thompson Bailey, who was ruled ineligible in circuit court to run for judge because of a multiyear suspension tied to late fees and failing to undergo necessary training.
Judicial candidate campaign finances
Campaign finances reports for Brian Lester, Doug Martin, Lisa Parks, Stacey Zimmerman, Tim Snively and William Storey.
Piazza strikes down Arkansas' same-sex marriage ban
Arkansas Judge Chris Piazza struck down the state's ban on gay marriage on May 9.
Tyson Foods 2nd-quarter earnings
Tyson Foods Inc. releases its second-quarter 2014 earnings on Monday, May 5, 2014.
