Arkansas

• BentonPoliticsOct 1

  Court Documents Detail Arrests of Benton County Judge Candidate Austin McCollum

  New court documents detail accusations against Benton County Judge candidate Austin McCollum following his second arrest in two months. The former state representative was previously arrested for aggravated assault and domestic battery, with the latest incidents occurring around September 22nd through 29th.

• BentonPoliticsSep 30

  Benton County Quorum Court kicks off 2027 county budget process

  The Benton County Quorum Court began looking at forecasted finances and department head needs to plan for the coming year.

• Fort SmithPoliticsSep 30

  Sebastian County Tests Voting Machines with Public Observation

  Sebastian County election officials tested voting machines by hand on Wednesday while the public observed security seals. The testing ensures accuracy for all potential outcomes, including races for Fort Smith Mayor. Officials noted that the machines are not connected to the internet.

• JonesboroPoliticsSep 30

  Jonesboro Seeks Public Input for Railroad Crossing Study to Seek Federal Funding

  Jonesboro is gathering resident input on a study covering 18 Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crossings. The city aims to use this data to build a case for federal funding to potentially build overpasses or improve traffic flow. Public comment is open until Oct. 12.

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