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Budget Talks Begin in Louisiana Legislative Session
Today the House Appropriations committee is set to tackle the biggest piece of legislation facing lawmakers this session.
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Final Day for Early Voting for May 4 Election
Today is the final day for early voting in the May 4 municipal elections. Several tax renewals are on the ballot across the area, including...
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Governor Bebee Signs Private Health Insurance Option Into Law
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe signed the historic Medicaid reform bill for Arkansas into law Tuesday morning.
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UPDATE: Louisiana House Committee Rejects Tobacco Tax Bill
The Louisiana House Ways & Means Committee voted against a bill that sought to raise taxes on cigarettes by 36 cents a pack.
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Arkansas Lawmakers Closing in on End of Session
Arkansas lawmakers are wrapping up the longest legislative session since the great depression, as they are expected to complete their official work on Tuesday.
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Senate Approves Tax Cuts, Session Ends Early Next Week
The Arkansas Senate approved a package of tax cuts totaling approximately $120 million on Thursday as the legislative session nears conclusion.
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Former Congressman Mike Ross Launches his Gubernatorial Campaign in El Dorado
With his announcement that he's running for Arkansas Governor, former Congressman Mike Ross kicked off his campaign in El Dorado Thursday morning.
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Arkansas Senate Passes Health Care Expansion Bill
The Arkansas Senate has now joined the Arkansas House in passing a much-watched health care expansion bill.
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Mike Ross Officially Kicks Off His Campaign for Governor
Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross has has formally launched his bid to seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas Governor.
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Former Congressman Mike Ross to Kick Off Campaign for Governor
Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross plans to formally announce his campaign for Governor on Wednesday.
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Regional Headlines
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House Votes to Approve Senate Bill Averting Fiscal Cliff
The House voted to pass a last-ditch Senate compromise to avert the feared fiscal cliff. The bill now heads to the president's desk for his...
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Betty Blakes Wins Monroe City Council District 3 Runoff Race
Betty Blakes has defeated Juanita Woods 652-453 in the Monroe City Council District 3 runoff race. All 18 precincts are reporting in.
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Runoff Elections Set for Saturday
It's back to the polls Saturday for voters in Louisiana. They'll be deciding on several runoff elections including the District 3 City Council seat in...
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Early Voting Ends Monday in Arkansas for Runoff Elections
Early voting comes to end Monday in South Arkansas for several runoffs races set for Tuesday.
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Early Voting Starts Tuesday in Arkansas
Election season isn't over for some folks in South Arkansas. Early voting starts Tuesday for a three runoffs.
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Kenneth Wilson Wins the Monroe City Council District 4 Race
Kenneth Wilson wins the Monroe City Council District 4 race with 63% of the vote. Wilson beat out three other candidates with 1344 votes.
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Gretchen Ezernack Wins Monroe City Council District Two
Residents in Monroe's second district voted to keep the incumbent in place on the city council.
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Property Tax Millage in Union Parish Fails
A 2.5 millage property tax proposal in Union Parish that would have financed an animal shelter for abandoned and abused animals fails.
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M. Stein Baughman, Jr. Wins Farmerville Mayoral Race
With all 7 precincts reporting, M. Stein Baughman, Jr. (D) wins the mayoral race with 72.16% of the vote (1104 votes.) His opponent, "Charlie Young" got 27.84% of...
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Arkansas Highway Tax Amendment Results
Arkansas voters have approved the that provides additional funding for state highways, county roads, city streets, bridges, and other surface transportation.
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State Headlines
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Senator Mark Pryor Raised Nearly $2 Million During the First Quarter of 2013
Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor is going into his re-election campaign with a sizable amount of cash in his war chest.
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Senate Bill Aims to Ban Accessing Social Media Sites While Driving
The Louisiana State Senate will consider a bill that would ban accessing social media sites while driving.
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Asa Hutchinson Announces Campaign for Arkansas Governor
Former Congressman Asa Hutchinson is running for Governor.
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Political Analyst Names Sen. Pryor Most Vulnerable in 2014
Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor has been named the most vulnerable Senator seeking reelection in 2014, according to one political analyst.
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Governor Bobby Jindal Scraps His Tax Plan; Calls on Legislature to Develop its Own Plan
Governor Bobby Jindal is scrapping his plans to get rid of the state and corporate income tax. He's calling on state lawmakers to come up...
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Louisiana Legislative Session Gets Underway Today
Starting today, Louisiana lawmakers will spend the next two months working to enact new laws and find a balance among controversial topics.
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Ouachita Parish Health Unit Property Tax Renewal Approved
Ouachita Parish voters have renewed a property tax that will fund the parish health unit as well as animal control.
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Mer Rouge Voters Approve Two Cent Sales Tax
Mer Rouge voters have approved a two cent sales tax.
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Bastrop Mayoral Race Headed for Runoff
There will be another race to determine the winner of the Bastrop Mayoral race.
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Sterlington Voters Approve Half Cent Sales Tax
Sterlington residents have approved a half-cent sales tax.
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National Headlines
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Roadside Ignition Was Source Of California Fire: Officials
An undetermined roadside ignition in grass and debris off the Ventura Freeway in Southern California sparked the Springs Fire, officials said on Sunday.
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Man Stabs Choir Members During Closing Hymns At New Mexico Church, Police Say
At least four people were stabbed at an Albuquerque, N.M., church when a man went on a rampage during a Sunday service's closing hymns, police said.
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Officials: Boston Bombing Suspect is Communicating in Writing
The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has communicated in writing with officials several times, a senior federal official, who has been briefed on the investigation,...
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'Best Day of My Life': Bomb Victim Opens Eyes
In one room at a Boston hospital, the marathon bombing suspect was under heavy guard. In another, one of the victims was opening his eyes for the...
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Woman Dead, Search Suspended For Man Missing In Washington Avalanches
One woman has now been declared dead while a 60-year-old man is still missing after a pair of avalanches ripped through the mountains Saturday near Snoqualmie Pass...
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Crude Oil Leaks In Arkansas Suburb After Exxonmobil Pipeline Ruptures
An ExxonMobil pipeline rupture near Little Rock, Ark., Friday evening has resulted in a "major oil spill," according to the Environmental Protection Agency -- and ignited further...
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Three Dead In Massive 95-Car Pileup Near Virginia, North Carolina Border
Three people have been were killed and at least 20 injured after a massive 95-car pileup on Interstate 77 near the Virginia and North Carolina border Sunday...
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'Peace To The Whole World': Pope Francis Urges Unity In First Easter Sunday Address
Pope Francis called for worldwide efforts towards peace in his first Easter Sunday address, urging leaders to find diplomatic solutions in Syria and North Korea.
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Oklahoma to Allow Horses to be Slaughtered for Meat
Oklahoma took a step toward allowing livestock owners to slaughter horses for food on Friday when the governor signed a bill that permits the practice,...
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North Korea Says it is Entering 'State of War' with South
North Korea said on Saturday that it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea, following a call to arms by the country's young...
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