The deadline for turning in signatures is July 5, so time is short to get your John or Joan Hancock on the various petitions.
Matt Campbell
Your friendly neighborhood word-slinger
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ACLU sues to challenge Rose Bud’s restrictions on signature gathering
The Rose Bud city council passed the ordinance late last week in an attempt to limit signature-gatherers’ access to an event being held on public property.
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Travelers get drilled in Tulsa, drop four of six, but move into first place anyway
How OneOK Field explains Tulsa, a fun playlist, and a look at how Arkansas could lose four games but gain two games in the standings.
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Federal court dismisses Arkansas challenge of federal protections for workers who recently had abortions
Judge Price Marshall found Arkansas lacked standing to bring the case, the second time in a month Attory General Tim Griffin has had a case dismissed for lack of standing.
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Travelers remain a half game out of first place after two-week homestand
Arkansas takes four of six from Amarillo, splits with Springfield to remain a half game behind the Cardinals in the Texas League North.
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Little Rock metro is 10th deadliest in the U.S. for pedestrians, study says
Little Rock, North Little Rock and Conway are taking a variety steps to improve pedestrian safety as annual deaths continue to increase nationally.
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Beyond Beale Street: A guide to undersung Memphis
Bluff City is so much more than the touristy spots you’ve already seen.
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White Water Tavern to host petition-signing event this Saturday
The event comes barely a week after Little Rock Police, allegedly at the governor’s direction, threatened to arrest signature gatherers outside an MLK Commission event.
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New Supreme Court administrative rule allows judges to decide whether to allow firearms in courtrooms
The court had previously said it would not address the issue until a new case was before it.
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U.S. Supreme Court revives Arkansas gerrymandering case, but plaintiffs face long odds
Reversing a dismissal just to make the plaintiffs try to meet an even tougher standard is nasty work for the high court.