Doug Thompson

1 week ago | rivervalleydemocratgazette.com | Alex Thomas |Doug Thompson

The next race for Arkansas' 3rd Congressional District seat is starting to take shape. U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., recently announced he would seek a ninth term representing the district, which includes communities in Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties. At least one more person intends to run: Diana Lawrence, a Democrat from Van Buren. The general election is set for Nov. 3, 2026.

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Doug Thompson

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. VAN BUREN -- Diana Lawrence moved to Arkansas to be near her grandchildren, then decided her new state needs a new representative for its 3rd Congressional District, she said. "I'm doing this because I want a better future for my kids and grandkids," said Lawrence, 62, of Van Buren in a phone interview this week about her intention to run for Congress.

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Doug Thompson

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SPRINGDALE -- The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposed regionwide study of wastewater treatment needs so quickly on Wednesday, members made their motion to accept the idea before the executive...

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Doug Thompson

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Former state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson received a presidential pardon Wednesday from his public corruption convictions after serving two years of an eight-year federal prison sentence, according to a report from CBS News. "The Lord is a good and merciful God. Thank you dear friends for your prayers.

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Doug Thompson

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SPRINGDALE -- The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposed region-wide study of wastewater treatment needs so quickly on Wednesday, members made their motion to accept the idea before the executive...