The public hearing on the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission’s complaint against Little Rock Circuit Judge Willard Proctor has been set for April 27-May 1. It will finally open to public scrutiny the specifics of allegations that he willfully violated judicial ethics rules in dealing with probationers and the operation of the private probation program, [...]

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Is House Speaker Robbie Wills really doing all this blogging and tweeting and etc. himself between presiding and dining with lobbyists? Don’t know. But a lot of it is useful and some of it entertaining. Such as this post on Dick Armey’s (artwork courtesy of Wills) visit to town next week to raise money for Republicans and [...]

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Southwestern Electric Power Company reported that power was restored to 58 percent of the 59,000 customers who lost their power during this week’s ice storm.

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The cigarette girl lobby is growing concerned. Crossover Vote: Dems claim the cigarette tax hike enjoys bipartisan support, and they’ll unveil their new pet Republicans at a Monday news conference. Oooooh, who could it be? (The Arkansas Times) Rara Avis: Rep. Duncan Baird: American Hero. (Political Buzz blog) Power Trip: Much of north Arkansas is still [...]

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Two members of the Van Buren Police Department were recognized at a Jan. 20 awards banquet for their outstanding service to the city.

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The ice storm earlier this week left few signs of lasting damage in Van Buren and southern Crawford County, although the northern part of the county was harder hit, with Mountainburg schools remaining closed through Friday.

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Former Van Buren police detective Miklos Molnar was sentenced Thursday to five years in federal prison for embezzling nearly $51,000 in seized drug money from the police department’s evidence room and using it to pay personal debts.

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No parking signs will be posted on Legacy Boulevard in Legacy Park, members of the Van Buren City Council voted Thursday night.

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A former postal worker arrested on suspicion of driving a postal truck while intoxicated was found not guilty Monday.

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