At the October meeting the Washington County Quorum Court moved one public-comment item earlier on the agenda, adopted the agenda, approved a motion that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only, and accepted prior meeting minutes. All four motions were approved by voice vote as recorded in the transcript excerpt.

A local reform group told the Washington County Quorum Court trustees to withhold approval of a proposed $500,000 general-fund renewal for a vendor, saying prior ARPA and county expenditures totaling about $1.9 million were not fully accounted for and that the vendors contract runs through April 2026.

A registered nurse and public-health professional told the Washington County Quorum Court that the countys jail health care provider, identified in public comment as Rob Karas, "does not recommend vaccinations" and that the county could face higher hospitalizations and deaths if that practice continues.

District staff briefed the board on Arkansas’ third‑grade promotion criteria, categories of state 'good cause' exemptions, required interventions for students not promoted and district assessment results and supports.

At the October meeting of the Washington County Quorum Court, public speakers and a read letter from a special prosecuting attorney addressed an investigation into alleged misuse of county property. The special prosecutor concluded the evidence did not support criminal theft charges and said civil remedies under the Arkansas Constitution were the "

District staff described a three‑part AI plan that includes policy and ethics, early‑adopter training, and classroom pilots; staff said the work is voluntary for employees and that an initial Google‑supported training program is available.

Sheriffs office described a Tyler Technologies upgrade and an increased internet/bandwidth cost tied to body-camera uploads; committee forwarded enforcement and detention budgets after voting down an amendment to remove a $75,000 fuel/lubricant increase.

The Pulaski County Quorum Court committee advanced a package of department budgets to the full court on procedural votes and separate motions, including the Election Commission, Human Resources and Sheriffs offices. An amendment to cut a sheriff fuel/lubricant increase failed.

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning and development plan to allow construction of two commercial buildings, including one with a drive‑through, at 8716 Rogers Avenue. Staff recommended conditions on platting, sidewalks, drainage and irrigation and noted coordination with Arkansas Department of Transportation will be required for Rogers Ave.

Pulaski County justices voted to forward an ordinance appropriating contingency funds for Providence Park phase 2 infrastructure and the county's contribution to a Group Violence Intervention program, sending the measure to the full court with a due‑pass recommendation.

Committee members discussed a stalled roads-categorization planning effort, concern about permitting and fire-department plan reviews, and the potential effects of a recent state law described in the meeting as "Act 314" that removed municipal ETJs.

John Baker, an attorney with Mitchell Williams, briefed the commission on recent changes to state Freedom of Information (FOI) law that, he said, prohibit communications between members about matters likely to come before the body outside of convened meetings and create a new judicial enforcement mechanism that can invalidate votes.

The Board approved emergency repairs to a collapsed sewer main near Cherokee Circle and Lee Avenue. Staff used a trenchless method initially; cured-in-place pipe was found infeasible and Vortex completed two emergency point repairs (payment authorized at $130,000). A subsequent contractor, Kraft Rentals, completed replacement work and the Board rat

At its Oct. 14 meeting the Fort Smith Board of Directors adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions including an island annexation of roughly 45 acres, several master land-use plan amendments and rezoning actions, adoption of the annual millage levies, and approvals tied to street-overlay and consent-decree sewer work; votes were generally 7–0 or

The Faulkner County Quorum Court personnel committee voted to send Personnel Committee Resolution 25-03 to the county budget process after reviewing data showing a sharp increase in death-scene responses since 2016 and a proposal to convert part-time funding into an additional full-time coroner position.

An attorney told the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on Oct. 14 that recent changes to the Freedom of Information Act bar commissioners from privately discussing matters that are reasonably likely to come before the body, and create a new private right to seek judicial invalidation of votes.

The Finance and Administration Council forwarded to the full City Council a $1,365,683 contract with Bridge Farmer and Associates, Inc. to perform a citywide study of 18 at‑grade BNSF rail crossings. The work will be funded mainly by a FY2024 Federal Railroad Administration grant of $1.2 million with local matches including up to $150,000 from BNSF

Council approves resolution for $1.75 million remodel project at 900 Whittington Avenue.

Hot Springs Board reappoints Bruce Mitchell and outlines major wastewater and property maintenance contracts.

Council debates resolution to condemn nuisance structure pending estate's legal housekeeping.

Habitat for Humanity requests zoning exceptions to develop three detached homes on Olmos Street.

Council members motion to accept updated resolution after previous version expired.

Polk County certifies Tabor Extrusion LLC's participation in state tax back program.

Officials discuss new recycling hours and urge support for families affected by local suicides.

County adopts ordinances for equipment purchases and appoints Dusty Gray to e911 board.