I always struggle with romanticizing the early days of my political awareness. I grew up in central Arkansas during a time when Democrats ruled the roost pretty much statewide. Sure, there was that guy from Harrison, John Paul Hammerschmidt, representing Northwest Arkansas in the U.S. House of Representatives, but he was an Arkansas anomaly for many of the 26 years he served as a congressman.
Washington County s emergency rental assistance program has been shut down because federal funds that were expected to support the effort have not been provided, leaving some applicants who were approved without money they were expecting, county officials were told Monday.
Overcrowding in the Washington County Detention Center, largely spurred by the housing of state prisoners, has led to many inmates sleeping on the floor.
Washington County justices of the peace on Monday heard a range of opinions Monday on how best to address overcrowding in the county's Detention Center.
FAYETTEVILLE Washington County justices of the peace on Monday heard a range of opinions Monday on how best to address overcrowding in the county's Detention Center.