SUMMARY: This year, over 1,200 provisional and absentee ballots were cast, but only 110 were counted due to issues like late registrations. The election commission certified the 2024 general election results, including a tied race at 57 votes, which will not advance further. Kim Dennison, the election coordinator, noted that 90% of the rejected votes stemmed from voter registration issues. Attention now shifts to the upcoming general runoff election, with early voting locations confirmed in South Springs, Bellavista, Rogers, Pea Ridge, and Centerton, including three county offices available for early voters.

Benton County certifies election results, prepares for runoff

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SUMMARY: At a cross country state championship in Hot Springs, Batesville High School senior Kaylee Montgomery was trying for her personal best when she spotted competitor Julia Witherington from Greenwood High School struggling to finish. With just 40 yards to go, Kaylee selflessly rushed to help Julia, putting her arm around her and encouraging her to keep going. This heartwarming act was captured by Kaylee’s dad, who expressed pride in his daughter’s kindness. Julia, grateful for the assistance, shared that without Kaylee’s help, she would have struggled to cross the finish line, highlighting an inspiring moment of sportsmanship.

AR HS Runner assists struggling competitor

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SUMMARY: Two nonprofits celebrated after the Little Rock Planning Commission paused developers’ plans to build housing in the Dunbar neighborhood, a historic African-American area. The Dumar Historic Neighborhood Association, led by Angel Bert, fought to preserve the area’s cultural significance, particularly after the demolition of a historic house. Developers proposed new homes to address the housing crisis, but Bert emphasized the irreplaceable value of the neighborhood’s history. The Commission voted to reject the proposal, but Bert’s advocacy continues, aiming to protect Dunbar’s legacy. The developer, Erica York of EY Custom Homes, was surprised by the resistance to her project.

On Thursday, developers went before the planning commission hoping to build housing in the historic Dunbar neighborhood.

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