A Republican plan for congressional redistricting was defeated in Senate committee this morning. Roby Brock reports. Suffice it to say that Sen. Bill Pritchard’s map is a blatantly political gerrymander to maximize Republican strength in the districts the party currently holds. Suffice it to say the GOP and their hacks won’t call it a gerrymander. [...]

Read the full story

The House this afternoon failed to pass Rep. Jon Hubbard’s bill to end consolidation of school districts solely because they fall below 350-student enrollment. The vote was 50-33, with 51 needed for passage. He’d add financial stability and education performance as standards. Education Department officials and the governor’s office oppose the bill because it flies [...]

Read the full story

LITTLE ROCK — The associate director of the Razorback Foundation couldn’t remember the last time he arrived at his office and found so many voice mails waiting.

Read the full story

Lana McCallie was named to the 2A-6 all-conference team. McCallie is a junior.

Read the full story

Several cancer survivors are working on the Lonoke County Relay For Life, which will be held from 6 p.m. May 20 to 6 a.m. May 21 at Lonoke High School’s James B. Abraham Stadium.

Read the full story

Carlisle Senior Citizens Center held its first Mayors For Meals Day as a part of Meals on Wheels’ March For Meals campaign. Mayor Ray Glover participated in the event in support of the community’s homebound and hungry seniors.

Read the full story

For the second year, area women are training to run or walk a 5K at the Lonoke High School track.

Read the full story

Utility assistance still available Central Arkansas Development Council is accepting applications for CRISIS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance. Applications for regular assistance will be accepted through Thursday.

Read the full story

Brent Amaden, 39, of Carlisle faces felony charges following a traffic stop by an Arkansas State Police officer Friday in Lonoke County.

Read the full story

HARRISON — After a rocky start, the Cabot Panthers may be hitting their stride.

Read the full story