Icon (Close Menu)

Logout

Randy Horton

Pope County Judge Ben Cross expects the issue of building a casino in the county will eventually wind up in the courts. But whatever happens, “I will follow the law.”
Government & Politics / Legal / Media & Marketing

Pope County Says Casino Not a Good FitLock Icon

Garland and Crittenden counties have long histories as hosts of gaming establishments. Jefferson County needs jobs. But Pope County? read more >
Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Legislature Could Shuffle New Deal for CasinoLock Icon

Can the General Assembly alter an amendment to the Arkansas Constitution? The question is relevant because Clarksville has indicated interest in hosting a casino if Pope County rejects it. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal / Tourism

Former Pope County Judge Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit by Casino Opponents

Former County Judge Jim Ed Gibson has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by opponents of Mississippi-based Gulfside Casino Partnership's plan to build a $250 million casino in the county. In it, he claims the lawsuit is unconstitutional. read more >
Government & Politics / Tourism

Rule Change Could Invalidate Pope County Casino Support

A proposed rule change for regulating Arkansas casinos could invalidate letters of support for a casino in Pope County written by the now former county judge and former Russellville mayor. Opponents of the casino are suing to invalidate the letters and have expressed reservations about a casino. read more >
Architect’s renditions of the proposed Quapaw-run casino for Pine Bluff, tentatively named Saracen Casino Resort, after a historic Quapaw Tribe chief.
Construction / Government & Politics / Legal

Cherokee, Quapaw Tribes Betting on Casino AmendmentLock Icon

Two Native American tribes triumphed last week when the Arkansas secretary of state’s office said enough signatures had been gathered to put a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 6 ballot and let voters decide on legalizing casino gambling. read more >
A proposed intermodal facility is planned on the north side of the Arkansas River in Russellville.
Construction / Energy / Legal

Russellville Waits for Intermodal SplashLock Icon

Lawsuits over multiple environmental studies have been part of the holdup keeping a $50 million intermodal facility from being built south of Russellville on the banks of the Arkansas River. read more >