SUMMARY: A fire at the Rogers Recycling Plant in Benton County is escalating due to windy conditions, prompting additional firefighting crews to assist with containment efforts. The blaze, which began inside a metal building, has been difficult to extinguish as the structure’s walls have collapsed over the flames. Firefighters are awaiting cooler temperatures to access and extinguish the smoldering materials underneath. Two employees were injured, with one hospitalized. The fire chief noted that despite local water access, the scale of the fire required assistance from 15 agencies and additional water sources. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Rogers fire update

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SUMMARY: The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled that a proposed constitutional amendment affecting Pope County’s casino license will be decided by voters, with early voting starting next week. The amendment aims to remove the county’s casino license and proponents argue it preserves local control. Supporters of the amendment express confidence in winning, while opponents, including future casino operators, express disappointment, believing that the amendment undermines local desires for a casino. If approved, the Cherokee Nation could advance its plan for a Legends Resort in Russellville. The court’s decision followed legal challenges regarding ballot signatures and the validity of the measure.

On Thursday, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that Issue 2 will be decided by voters this coming November. Here’s what you need to know.

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/vote/arkansas-supreme-court-approves-issue-2-november-ballot/91-ca45e554-86a5-42c7-b8f5-e6151e97850f

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SUMMARY: Sixteen attorneys general, led by Ohio AG Dave Yost, urged DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to provide voter registration information to states, expressing concerns over voter registration verification ahead of national elections. They argue that the right to vote is exclusive to U.S. citizens and that federal law mandates coordination with states to confirm voter identities. The AGs highlighted examples of states, including Texas, removing noncitizens from voter rolls and seeking verification assistance from DHS. They criticized DHS for inadequate responses and demanded a plan by October 17 to address verification requests, emphasizing the importance of election integrity as voting approaches.

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