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County law enforcement officials make case against Ballot Issue 4

Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery hosted a press conference on Tuesday to discuss potential problems that may arise if voters approve an amendment to Arkansas’s constitution that would legalize marijuana for personal consumption. The press conference was attended by Arkansas State Senator Scott Flippo, Baxter County Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge, and Arkansas Board of Corrections…

ByChris FultonNovember 2, 20220Comments

Education Elections Feature News

Millage increase fails by narrow margin of 16 votes

The debate over Mountain Home Public Schools' millage increase is over. Voters against the measure to increase the school's millage rate squeaked out a narrow victory of 16 votes at the end of the night, sending the school district back to the drawing board on how to fix the major structural problems facing its high…

ByChris FultonAugust 9, 20220Comments

Elections Feature News

Voter turnout wanes at 17%, Litty, Montgomery lead the way in campaign finance

Editors Note: This story has been updated on May 24 with new information after new documentation was filed with the Baxter County clerk's office. The original story ran on Monday May 23, reporting 13% voter turn out. This has also been updated to reflect new information. Candidates for Baxter County Judge and Sheriff, among others,…

ByAlison FultonMay 23, 20220Comments

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