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December
3+

Coroners December SUIDI Course...

The Arkansas Coroners Association is offering an 8-hour SUIDI Course in Benton.

December
4+

December Collectors Meeting...

The collectors will meet at Hilton Garden Inn in Little Rock/ Pulaski County.

January
26+

Winter 2025 Sheriffs Conference...

The Sheriffs Association will hold its winter 2025 meeting at the Mariott in Little Rock.

February
5+

Winter 2025 Treasurers Meeting...

The treasurers will meet at the Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock/Pulaski County.

February
12+

Winter 2025 County Clerks Meeting...

County Clerks will meet at the Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock/Pulaski County.

February
19+

Winter 2025 Circuit Clerks Meeting...

Circuit Clerks will meet at the Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock/Pulaski County.

February
26+

Winter CJAA Meeting...

County Judges will meet at the Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock/Pulaski County.

May
6+

CJAA Road Seminar...

The County Judges' Road Seminar will be held at Norfork River Resort.

June
4+

Summer CJAA Meeting...

The County Judges will meet at Benton Events Center/Saline County.

Jackson County officials in search of funds after ...

A county judge is looking for another way to fund renovations to the courthouse. Jackson County voters chose not to pass a .75% sales tax on Nov. 5. That tax would have funded numerous improvements to the Jackson County Courthouse.

Arkansas Century Farm program adds 41 new members...

The Arkansas Century Farm program recently added 41 more farms. The program recognizes Arkansas farms of 10 acres or more owned by the same family for at least 100 years. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture established the program in 2012 to highlight these families’ contributions to the agriculture industry and our state. The program is voluntary, and there is no cost for participating families.

U.S. Highway 67 designated as Interstate 57...

A stretch of Interstate 57, formerly U.S. Highway 67 from North Little Rock to Walnut Ridge has been designated as an interstate. The 120 mile swath is part of a highway that connects Canada to Mexico and goes through large cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, Dallas and Little Rock.

Raising low medical reimbursement rates a top focu...

The Northwest Arkansas Council on Wednesday (Nov. 13) released a 44-page report that provides a roadmap toward transforming healthcare in Benton and Washington counties, and updated the progress made since the first healthcare report in 2019.

Podcast: Heavier truck proposals in Congress threa...

As Congress considers proposals to allow heavier semi-trucks on U.S. highways, county officials across the country should be sounding the alarm. The potential consequences for local infrastructure, particularly bridges, are staggering.

Cross, Cherokee CEO share statements on Issue 2...

Pope County Judge Ben Cross has released a statement about the outcome of Issue 2.

Volunteer firefighters to get life insurance...

Volunteer firemen in Cleveland County will soon be eligible to receive workers compensation insurance and a $10,000 life insurance policy thanks to a new program offered through the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC).

Sheriff reacts to tax failure following Election D...

Despite struggling with overcrowding for years, the Craighead County Detention Center does not seem to have a solution in sight. On Election Day, voters rejected a sales and use tax increase that would have paid for jail renovations.

Upcoming legislative session agenda already being ...

As the Arkansas State Legislature prepares for its 2025 session, several key issues are expected to take center stage. Legislators will navigate a complex landscape while responding to economic pressures and constituent demands.

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We serve as the official voice for Arkansas counties. The overall purpose of the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) is to work for the improvement of county government in the state of Arkansas. Our website includes information about the AAC and about Arkansas counties in general, including contact information for all elected officials. Information also is available about our membership benefits and services for counties. We also have current topics, such as legislative information and AAC's position on matters affecting county government. A calendar of association events also is available online, as well as links to our many publications. Our nine affiliate associations also are accessible through our website. "Helpful Links" provides a short list of links to other websites of interest. You may also contact the AAC staff through our website and learn a little more about who we are. Enjoy your time browsing through Arkansas counties!


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