The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), partnering with Arkansas State University (ASU) and the Arkansas Out of School Network has awarded $1.8 million for
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston fended off a challenge from former state Sen. Eddie Joe Williams to win Tuesday's Republican primary for the state's chief election officer.
The Democratic primary for Arkansas secretary of state pits an executive of a nonprofit against a former county election commissioner, both of whom say their experience makes them the best candidate for the job.
Beth Quarles has been named director of local programs and regional outreach for the Office of Community Engagement at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.