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Dem. candidates Ross, Burkhalter back each other

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:44:09 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross and lieutenant governor candidate John Burkhalter endorsed each other's respective bids on Saturday, pledging to work on a united front focused on economic development as they seek Arkansas' Democratic nominations next year.

Burkhalter, Curry to run for Ark. lt. gov.

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:13:40 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - A member of the Arkansas Highway Commission and the president of the Little Rock school board announced Tuesday they're running for lieutenant governor, setting up a contested Democratic primary as the party tries to rebound from recent Republican gains in the state.

Marshals Museum plans 2016 opening in Fort Smith

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:22:56 -0400

FORT SMITH, Arkansas - A fall 2016 opening is planned for the $50 million U.S. Marshals Museum on the banks of the Arkansas River in Fort Smith, organizers announced Tuesday.