
Madeline Roberts
Communications Director
Email: mroberts@pulaskicounty.net
Phone: 501-340-8523
Events Calendar
Jun
13
Tue
6:00 pm
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Jun
27
Tue
6:00 pm
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Jun 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Jul
11
Tue
6:00 pm
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Jul 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Jul
25
Tue
6:00 pm
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Jul 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Aug
8
Tue
6:00 pm
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Aug 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Aug
22
Tue
6:00 pm
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Sep
12
Tue
6:00 pm
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Sep 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Sep
26
Tue
6:00 pm
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Oct
10
Tue
6:00 pm
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Agenda Committee Meeting
@ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Oct
24
Tue
6:00 pm
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Full Quorum Court Meeting
@ Live Stream
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

County Quorum Court Procedures for Attending Meetings and Public Comment Seating is limited and the public may be required to remain outside of the meeting room if necessary. Citizens who wish to make public comments in[...]
Pulaski County reschedules the ribbon cutting for the state’s largest inclusive playground for June 15
/in News /by Mark HulseyPULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (May 24, 2023) – Pulaski County will hold a rescheduled ribbon cutting for the new inclusive playground in Two Rivers Park on Thursday, June 15 at 10 a.m., located at 6722 Two Rivers Park Road in Pulaski County. The playground is the largest inclusive playground in Arkansas.
Over 64,000 square feet, the playground includes numerous play elements that people of all abilities can use. It also features an open-air pavilion, paths connecting to existing facilities in the park and rubber and turf surfaces ensuring no physical barriers for people using wheelchairs.
“Children of all abilities and their families will have a place to gather and play, to build friendships, and to foster a sense of belonging and togetherness,” said Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde.
Special guests will include friends from Easterseals Arkansas, Director of Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled Georganna Imhoff, Pulaski County Justice of the Peace Natalie Capps, and many more.
Guests and their families are encouraged to stop by to experience the new playground for themselves!
View the state’s largest inclusive playground here.
About Pulaski County
Land use study public meetings scheduled May 22, 23, and 25, open to all residents
/in News /by Mark HulseyPULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (May 16, 2023) – Pulaski County is asking for county residents’ input in the Pulaski County Land Use Study by encouraging residents throughout the County to attend the upcoming public vision meetings.
The land use study is available to all Pulaski County residents, including those inside municipalities and in the unincorporated areas of the County.
The public visioning meetings will be held at 3 regional locations on May 22, 23, and 25, and residents are encouraged to attend whichever meeting location is most convenient.
Monday, May 22, 2023
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Pinnacle View United Methodist Church 20100 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72223
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6:30-8:30 pm
Higgins Community Center 3523 Slinker Road Little Rock, AR 72206
Thursday, May 25, 2023
6:00 to 8:00PM
North Pulaski Community Center 5705 W. Republican Road Jacksonville, AR 72076
Residents can also learn more at the County’s Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 23 at 2 p.m. in the Pulaski County Quorum Court, located at 201 Broadway in Little Rock.
The study focuses on the future of the unincorporated areas of the County by looking at land use, infrastructure, and development. The goal is to create a realistic and implementable plan that reflects the needs of Pulaski County citizens, communities, business owners and stakeholders.
The public visioning meetings are open-house style meetings in which Pulaski County residents can learn more about the land use study and provide any comments or ideas related to land use, development, and infrastructure, including: transportation, recreation, and utilities. Maps will be on display at each meeting, including a large format printed map where written comments and ideas are encouraged.
Citizens can also participate by sharing their ideas and comments through the public survey and interactive comment map.
For more information or questions, click here.
Public vision meeting flyer HERE.
Pulaski County cancels Two Rivers Park inclusive playground ribbon cutting due to thunderstorms
/in News /by Madeline RobertsPULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (May 12, 2023) – Due to the threat of thunderstorms today, the Two Rivers Park inclusive playground ribbon cutting is canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
Arkansas Master Gardeners keep courthouse gardens beautiful
/in News /by Madeline RobertsLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 11, 2023)–Walking to the Pulaski County Courthouse, visitors often marvel at the flowers and greenery near the building, especially in the Pulaski County Rose Garden on 2nd Street.
Pulaski County Master Gardeners oversee the garden, a project under the Pulaski County Office, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service which is a part of the statewide network and the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture.
Dana Boyster is one of the project’s leaders, which was established approximately eight years ago.
“We’re out here visiting with people who say the garden looks so nice,” Boyster says.
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Boyster said the group plants what will give people a big show of color when they are driving by. They are planting Petunias this time of year because they are colorful and are annual plants.
“Give them a glimpse of something beautiful..it’s cheerful!” Boyster said.
The Pulaski County Rose Garden is also a Monarch Waystation, meaning it’s a habitat dedicated to monarch butterfly conservation. Boyster and her team always have something blooming in the garden for the butterflies.
The gardeners’ plant perennials, which are flowers that live for more than two years.
“You want an early bloomer, mid, and then a late summer when everything is hot and dry, [so]something [is always] blooming for the butterflies,” Boyster said.
Among the garden’s many plants, Boyster said that a “Julia Child” Floribunda rose bush was donated to the courthouse in 2020 to commemorate the 100 years of women’s right to vote.
The garden is admired by citizens who walk and or bike near the garden.
“We saw a wedding under the Crepe Myrtle tree, near the fountain, just last year,” Melody Parsley, one of the County master gardener leaders said.
The Pulaski County Master Gardeners tend to the County courthouse garden every second and fourth Tuesday. Visit the group’s Facebook page for more information.
About Master Gardener
Arkansas Master Gardener President Carol Mendel said there are 30 garden projects across the County. She also mentioned that there are 550 members of the master garden in Pulaski County.
“People interested in becoming a master gardener fill out applications and enroll in a Zoom class every fall,” Mendel said.
Mendel also said after training, gardeners must commit to 40 hours of community service, 20 learning hours during their first year. According to the master gardeners’ website, gardens provide 20 working hours and 20 learning hours after the first year.
Pulaski County seeks input on county land use study, public meetings scheduled
/in News /by Madeline RobertsPULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (May 10, 2023) – Pulaski County is asking for county residents’ input in the Pulaski County Land Use Study.
The study focuses on the future of the unincorporated areas of the County by looking at land use, infrastructure, and development. The goal is to create a realistic and implementable plan that reflects the needs of Pulaski County citizens, communities, business owners and stakeholders.
Citizens can participate by attending upcoming public vision meetings and sharing their ideas and comments through the public survey and interactive comment map.
The public visioning meetings are open-house style meetings in which Pulaski County residents can learn more about the land use study and provide any comments or ideas related to land use, development, and infrastructure, including: transportation, recreation, and utilities. Maps will be on display at each meeting, including a large format printed map where written comments and ideas are encouraged.
The public visioning meetings will be held at 3 regional locations on May 22, 23, and 25, and residents are encouraged to attend whichever meeting location is most convenient.
Monday, May 22, 2023
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Pinnacle View United Methodist Church 20100 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72223
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6:30-8:30 pm
Higgins Community Center 3523 Slinker Road Little Rock, AR 72206
Thursday, May 25, 2023
6:00 to 8:00PM
North Pulaski Community Center 5705 W. Republican Road Jacksonville, AR 72076
Residents can also learn more at the County’s Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 23 at 2 p.m. in the Pulaski County Quorum Court, located at 201 Broadway in Little Rock.
An overview and introduction to the land use study is available here. For more information or questions, click here.
Pulaski County solar array on schedule for completion by end of year
/in News /by Madeline RobertsPULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (May 4, 2023)- Solar Array for Pulaski County is on schedule for its anticipated completion by the end of the year.
Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) officials said the racking installation is almost finished, electrical work and fencing are underway, and transformers are expected this month.
“Today’s Power, Inc. is excited about the progress in the completion of the 4.6MW solar project to support Pulaski County. As a significant portion of the construction work is nearing completion, we are working toward Commercial Operation to commence Q4 of 2023 ” said Derek Dyson, CEO of Today’s Power, Inc.
In November 2022, Pulaski County held a groundbreaking for the solar array at the Little Rock Port Authority, which when completed, will save the County approximately $250,000 a year in current electric costs.
After completion, the 4.7MW solar array, in conjunction with Pulaski County’s other site located by the Pulaski County Detention Center, will supply approximately 90% of the County’s electric needs with clean, renewable solar power.
Youth Services’ Champions for Oral Health Program improves dental health one tooth at a time
/in News /by Madeline RobertsLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 3, 2023)–Pulaski County Youth Services (PCYS) utilizes Delta Dental grant funds to provide education and preventative resources such as quality toothbrushes, toothpaste, brushing timers, and floss to youth in its afterschool programs and residents that attend community events through the Champions for Oral Health Program.
PCYS Program and Special Events Coordinator Whitney Dobbins said the Champions for Oral Health Program, which began in January 2022, has served 211 children across Youth Services’ five after-school programs.
“The Pulaski County Youth Services Little Scholars after-school programs are able to use the funds to buy games, journals, books, activity books, teeth molds, and materials for STEM-related activities that actively engage youth in creating and strengthening oral health habits,” Dobbins said.
The program seeks to provide resources and information to parents about obtaining dental insurance, how to find dentists in their insurance network, and vital oral hygiene information and resources.
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Executive Director Sharon Lanier said the organization is thrilled when a community group creates an innovative program to reach the population they serve and increase oral health awareness.
She explained the PCYS Champions for Oral Health Program aims to strengthen the oral health education of student participants and share that knowledge with their families, encourage their parents to maintain regular dental care for the family, and empowers students to be ambassadors within their friend circle.
“This approach promotes lasting habits that will sustain through generations and aligns perfectly with the Foundation’s goal to fund initiatives that prevent severe oral health issues in an effort to avoid costly interventions later on,” Lanier said.
About Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation
The Foundation’s mission is transforming oral health through collaboration, innovation, education, and service. The Foundation focuses on building dynamic partnerships with Arkansas non-profits, government agencies, and schools to develop long-term solutions.
Pulaski County to host ribbon cutting for state’s largest inclusive playground May 12
/in News /by Madeline RobertsPULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (May 3, 2023) – Pulaski County will hold a ribbon cutting for the new inclusive playground in Two Rivers Park on Friday, May 12 at 10 a.m., located at 6722 Two Rivers Park Road in Pulaski County. The playground is the largest inclusive playground in Arkansas.
Over 64,000 square feet, the playground includes numerous play elements that people of all abilities can use. It also features an open-air pavilion, paths connecting to existing facilities in the park and rubber and turf surfaces ensuring no physical barriers for people using wheelchairs.
“Children of all abilities and their families will have a place to gather and play, to build friendships, and to foster a sense of belonging and togetherness,” said Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde.
Guests and their families are encouraged to stop by to experience the new playground for themselves!
View the state’s largest inclusive playground here.
About Pulaski County
Blood Drive outside Pulaski County Courthouse May 2
/in News /by Madeline RobertsPULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (April 26, 2023) – Pulaski County Bar Association is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and receive a free t-shirt! Donors also receive free admission to Magic Springs.
The blood drive will be located outside the Pulaski County Courthouse in the parking lot at the corner of 2nd and Spring Street. People who want to donate should look for the Bloodmobile.
Schedule your appointment here: https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/415574
Pulaski County enters agreement with cities and counties to create inaugural LRAFB planning committee
/in News /by Madeline RobertsPulaski County, Ark. (April 26, 2023)– The Pulaski County Quorum Court unanimously passed an ordinance authorizing the County to enter into an interlocal agreement with local cities and counties to create the Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) Regional Planning Committee. Once formed, the committee will be the first of its kind in the U.S.
Comprised of Austin, Cabot, Jacksonville, Maumelle, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Ward, Faulkner County, Lonoke County, and White County, the committee will be a formal commitment between cities and counties with land use and planning authority to work together to ensure development around the LRAFB is consistent with the base’s mission.
This will be the first regional planning committee in the U.S. that local jurisdictions took the initiative to voluntarily form in order to promote compatibility of local development around a military base.
Pulaski County Attorney Adam Fogleman said the idea for the committee came about during the past four years as the County participated in a U.S. Department of Defense-funded conditional use study of the LRAFB. The study’s recommendation was to ensure consistency in the base’s present mission.
“The creation of the LRAFB Regional Planning Committee demonstrates that Central Arkansas is committed to the continued presence and success of the LRAFB, and its commitment is more than lip service–it is tangible.”
So far, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Cabot, and Austin have joined the agreement. The committee will officially form after the remaining cities and counties approve the agreement.
“Each governing body has to approve that ordinance,” explained Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde.
Judge Hyde praised Fogleman for his efforts developing the agreement.
“We ended up with a very workable agreement thanks to Adam’s hard work.”