Brenda Blagg
Recent Stories
Back On Trail Of Public Transit
Let the debate go on. Washington County Quorum Court will take at least another month to decide if or when to send a proposed transit tax to county voters. Continue reading...
Cities Partner On Transportation
The partnership announced this week between Fayetteville and Fort Smith is more evidence of how much change has occurred in this region of the state. Continue reading...
BETWEEN THE LINES: Director Pay Cap A Good Idea
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Lottery Commission took a significant step this week to restore confidence in the lottery that took such a hard public relations hit under its former leadership. Continue reading...
Drive-By Shooting Reported
SPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night.
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Education Leads To Jobs
Need proof that education pays? Consider the fact that participants in certain postsecondary programs can, upon graduation, pretty much count on getting a job. Continue reading...
Quorum Court Faces Decision
Developments this week put the onus squarely on the Washington County Quorum Court to decide whether there will or won’t be a May vote on a proposed transit tax. Continue reading...
BETWEEN THE LINES: Lawmakers Dodge Jobs Pay Issue
FAYETTEVILLE — As state lawmakers prepare for this year’s fiscal session of the Legislature, some of them seem bound and determined to authorize jobs without funding them. Continue reading...
BETWEEN THE LINES: Know Your Candidate’s Pledges
FAYETTEVILLE — Recent candidate forums in Bentonville and Fayetteville included a familiar arguing point: political pledges. Continue reading...
Disasters Can Strike At Home
The emphasis was on personal responsibility last week as emergency service providers talked about catastrophic events like tornadoes and floods. Continue reading...
Recovery Slow In The Region
Reports from the annual Business Forecast luncheon didn’t exactly send the crowd out jumping for joy. Continue reading...
