Mayor Frank Scott Jr.

Lee Lindsey and Leta Anthony were fired by a vote of 6-2 during a special meeting of the Little Rock Board of Directors Tuesday.

Members of the Little Rock Housing Authority Board are not stepping down despite calls from Mayor Frank Scott Jr.

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said Thursday he hopes to put a 1% sales tax increase before voters in November 2024.

Directors from city departments spoke to voters of Ward 2 about a proposed 1% sales tax increase.

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. says city personnel will continue curbside debris pickup until June 25.

The City of Little Rock is giving $200,000 to aid groups, and roughly $300,000 directly to tornado victims.

The mayor says it could take up to two years for Little Rock to fully recover from the March 31 EF-3 tornado.

City officials say the total price tag of the storm damage is still unclear.

Scott thanked Gov. Sarah Sanders and President Joe Biden for helping the city in the aftermath of the tornado.

Needs are shifting as recovery efforts continue after last week’s tornado in central Arkansas.