Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Tuesday over high diesel prices and temporarily allows qualifying agricultural and forestry vehicles to use lower-tax red-dyed diesel on Arkansas highways through Oct. 30.
With Saturday rain in the forecast, Meet Me at the Court may shift the Carnival of Love to Oct. 17, the Elm Street Block Party will go rain or shine at 6 p.m., and Paint the Town Pink is still set for 8 a.m.
The official ballot proof for Bradley County's Nov. 3 election lists 15 ballot styles, a county judge race between Andrew Pritt and Wayne Wesson, a special State Senate election and four statewide issues.
A free Meet and Greet with Democratic candidates for local and statewide offices is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Activities Building at the Union County Fairgrounds, 1432 E. 19th St.
Bradley County Medical Center's board met Sept. 24 for the last time in the fiscal year. August finances improved, the hospital reported new rural health grants, and the board approved $126,434 in sales tax money for surgery air-conditioning controls.
Mayor Vivian Flowers said Monday that condemnation of the former Pines Mall could end in demolition by year's end or January. The Sept. 24 fire was the third at the site and was intentionally set, the fire chief said.
The Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners told the Union County commission on Sept. 16 that a citizen had filed a complaint. Commissioners believe it involves a candidate forum that has now been canceled.
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