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‘Work together’: Judge Bailey splits authority over leases between Judge Litty, Airport Commission in new ruling

Circuit Judge Andrew Bailey issued a ruling this afternoon in the ongoing dispute between Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty and the Baxter County Airport Commission, effectively splitting authority over airport operations between the two parties. In his three-page order, Bailey found that while only Litty can execute leases for county-owned airport property, the Airport Commission…
December 23, 20240Comments

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Airport control battle nears end as Judge Litty plans Commission overhaul, FAA funding reinstated

Editor's note: We have updated some terminology in the article due to complaints over how things were worded in the article (mainly our use of the word lease in regards to the original 2017 agreement between Hasselwander and the Airport Commission). We also incorrectly stated Hasselwander owns the hangar. He does not. While he spent…
December 20, 20240Comments

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Baxter County files response to airport lawsuit, court expected to rule in Judge Litty’s favor

Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty and Baxter County have filed their legal brief in response to the Baxter County Airport Commission's lawsuit over control of airport lease agreements and operations. The brief, filed by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Carter, argues that Arkansas law clearly places airport property under the county judge's authority, not the Airport…
December 3, 20240Comments

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‘For the good of the community:’ Airport veteran calls for compromise in legal battle between County Judge, Airport Commission

A longtime aviation expert is calling for compromise between Baxter County officials and the Airport Commission as their legal dispute over airport management continues under an extended restraining order. Gerald Gaige, who serves as the Baxter County Airport Support Network Volunteer for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, says the lawsuit could help both parties…
November 19, 20240Comments

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‘We’re on the hot seat’: Airport Commission, County Judge continue battle over airport control in lawsuit

A lawsuit between the Baxter County Airport Commission and County Judge Kevin Litty continues to move forward, with a resolution expected by December 18. The commission has secured a temporary restraining order preventing Litty from taking any further action with the airport, while also preventing him from taking his own proposed hangar lease to the…
November 15, 20240Comments

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‘The commission agreed to it’, Judge Litty defends himself after being called ‘property czar’ and ‘despot’ by Airport Commission

Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty defended his position regarding an ongoing airport property dispute Monday night, stating he won't risk exposing the county to litigation by failing to honor a 2017 lease agreement between the Baxter County Airport Commission and a local business owner. "I will not get the county in a lawsuit," Litty said…
November 6, 20240Comments

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Airport Commission alleges Judge Litty acting as ‘despot’ and ‘County property Czar’ in new lawsuit

The Baxter County Airport Commission filed legal action Monday against Baxter County and County Judge Kevin Litty, alleging multiple instances of interference with airport operations that could jeopardize millions in federal funding. Commission Chairman Stephen Vester said the action comes as the Baxter County Airport faces "pending non-compliance" status with the Federal Aviation Administration, potentially…
October 31, 20240Comments

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