Tag: political updates

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, chairman of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, hasn’t been taking a full-blown break since Congress recessed last week. He’s been near the Florida beaches,…

The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get…

Some of the top transportation contractors in the state are being acknowledged for recent completion of their construction projects in Florida. The Florida Transportation Builders Association (FTBA) and the Florida…

Many Democrats see their political party as “weak” or “ineffective,” according to a poll that finds considerable pessimism within Democratic ranks. Republicans are more complimentary of their party, although a…

The Red Florida Dinner in Orlando served as a celebration of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ consulting career. But Wiles told attendees the most rewarding result of her…

A public hearing is planned for Tuesday (Aug. 5) at the Lonoke County courthouse at 10 am to discuss details of a potential 5,600 acre, 300 megawatt solar field near…

Growing up, Leland Barclay harbored dreams of becoming a big-league baseball player. Although that dream didn’t materialize, he eventually found success in another sports-related outlet, writing about the games. And…

Growing up, Leland Barclay harbored dreams of becoming a big-league baseball player. Although that dream didn’t materialize, he eventually found success in another sports-related outlet, writing about the games. And…

Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Bank BossGrove, Okla.-based Grand Savings Bank has hired Mark Buergler as the Fort Smith market president. He has 33 years…