Madeline Roberts
Communications Director
Email: mroberts@pulaskicounty.net
Phone: 501-340-8523

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Events Calendar

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
Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream | Little Rock | Arkansas | United States
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
Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream | Little Rock | Arkansas | United States
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[...]
Nov
14
Tue
6:00 pm Agenda Committee Meeting @ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Agenda Committee Meeting @ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Nov 14 @ 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[...]
Nov
28
Tue
6:00 pm Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream
Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream
Nov 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream | Little Rock | Arkansas | United States
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[...]
Dec
12
Tue
6:00 pm Agenda Committee Meeting @ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Agenda Committee Meeting @ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Dec 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[...]
Dec
26
Tue
6:00 pm Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream
Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream | Little Rock | Arkansas | United States
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[...]
Jan
9
Tue
6:00 pm Agenda Committee Meeting @ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Agenda Committee Meeting @ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Jan 9 @ 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[...]
Jan
23
Tue
6:00 pm Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream
Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Full Quorum Court Meeting @ Live Stream | Little Rock | Arkansas | United States
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[...]
Feb
13
Tue
6:00 pm Agenda Committee Meeting @ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Agenda Committee Meeting @ Quorum Court Meeting Room
Feb 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[...]

Pulaski County News & Announcements

Pulaski County Elections Office ensures the right to vote is available to voters of all abilities

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 20, 2023)– The Pulaski County Elections Office teamed up with the World Services for the Blind organization to host a demonstration teaching participants of the World Services for the Blind summer youth program how to vote through accessible voting machines at Pulaski Technical College. 

According to Election Coordinator Amanda Dickens, these accessible machines have many features to aid voters with vision impairments. Each machine has an outlet for headphones and a keypad controller velcroed to the side, with instructions written in braille underneath each button. 

Once the voter puts the headphones on and has the controller in hand, they are able to slow down or speed up the audio, pause the audio, move up and down through the ballot and select their choices. A button makes the screen completely blank, so each voter has confidentiality and voter privacy.

When the voter is finished with the selections, the machine will read each of their selections back to them, so every voter has peace of mind that their selections are their own. 

Election Coordinator Amanda Dickens giving a demonstration on accessible voting machines with Darrell Lane and Bart Moreland.

During the demonstration, the participants were given a mock ballot with the question “What is your favorite type of ice cream?”

“Chocolate seemed to be the most popular,” confirmed Dickens.

She went on to add that this program is for the participants to, “feel comfortable when they go actually vote for the first time…They’ll feel comfortable to do it independently by themselves.” 

Though the county has had accessible machines for many years, the current machines, introduced in 2020, are the easiest to use.

The new machines feature a plug-in for a sip-and-puff device for voters with motor limitations, which was not an option on older devices. The Elections Office also provides headphones with sanitary ear covers for each voter that needs them. 

“We try to accommodate everybody and make it a nice experience…[We want to] give them the same equal footing that every other voter has,” Dickens said. 

President and CEO for World Services for the Blind organization Eric Yarberry said of the election, “Our vote is our voice. Having the opportunity to physically interact with the accessible voting machines builds confidence among those with uncertainties about the voting experience. Thank you, Pulaski County Government, for providing a wonderful demonstration to our students.”

CEO of World Services for the Blind Eric Yarberry, his service dog Hank and Election Coordinator Amanda Dickens.

Notice of Special Board Meeting

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 20, 2023) – The board of the Pulaski County Public Facilities Board will hold a special board meeting at 9:00 a.m., July 21, 2023 to consider updates and reports on on-going matters and other administrative matters to come before the meeting.

The meeting will be held in the Quorum Court Room on the 4th Floor of the Pulaski County Administration Building.

Any interested person may participate in the meeting.

Pulaski County Government to host job fair September 13


PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 20, 2023) – Pulaski County Government is hosting a job fair at the Arkansas Workforce Center, 5401 S. University Ave, in Little Rock, on Wednesday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Several County departments will be in attendance to fill vacancies. Pulaski County Government offers competitive pay, benefits such as health insurance, paid time off and sick leave, 10 paid holidays, retirement, tuition assistance, and more. 

Some positions require a criminal background check, physicals and drug and alcohol screenings. For positions requiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the employee will be given time to acquire it if needed.

To view current open positions, click here.  

1,100 miles mowed: Crews are keeping Pulaski County safe and cute this summer


PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 14, , 2023) –With warm and unseasonably rainy weather this summer in Pulaski County, grass and other vegetation are growing quickly along the county road right of ways. Keeping these mowed is important to Mowing Supervisor Mark Schultz and his crew. 

Since March 15 his crew has mowed the entire unincorporated road system, which is approximately 1100 miles of county right of way, and is currently preparing to do a second pass. 

“My mowing crew will continue to mow until mid to late November or when temperatures cool enough to slow vegetation growth,” said Schultz

According to Schultz, right of way mowing is important not only for keeping the county “looking good” but also for ensuring roadway safety.

“If the grass is too high along a road with no shoulder, grass will bend into the lane during inclement weather causing travel lanes to be less wide and also minimize proper stormwater drainage off roads,” he said.

Along with mowing right of ways, the mowing crew also collects storm debris. 

“Last month, we were hit with a wind event that created a lot of debris. We have so far picked up over 1200 cubic yards of tree debris from that storm,” he said. 

Schultz said if you are driving behind a mower on a county road, please be patient. The crews are doing the best job they can to keep the county safe and beautiful. 

“Keep an eye on the tractor driver if you’re behind him, he may signal you when it is safe to pass, or to let you know when it’s not safe,” he added.

Schultz’s favorite quote from one of his crew members is: “Grass is growin’, let’s get goin’!”

Beat the Pulaski County heat indoors this summer at your nearest Central Arkansas Library

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 13, 2023)–Pulaski County residents have an array of children’s events to choose from this summer through the Central Arkansas Library System, from musical performances to magic shows. Events will take place all across the library system and last all summer long. Check out the list below:

1. Scott Davis Comedy Magic

Scott Davis’ unique combination of magic and comedy will leave you in stitches.

  • Friday, July 14 – Children’s Library – 10:30 a.m. 
  • Tuesday, July 18 – Maumelle Library – 10:30 a.m. 


2. Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic 

Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show is a unique blend of laugh-out-loud comedy coupled with sensational magic, all combined with an educational approach that is all about having fun with books. 

  • Wednesday, July 19 – Rooker Library – 1 p.m.
  • Friday, July 21 – Children’s Library – 10:30 a.m. 
  • Saturday, July 22 – Nixon Library – 2 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, July 26- Dee Brown Library – 2 p.m. 

3. Drum Workshop

Stephin Booth’s workshops promote unity, teamwork, self-confidence, and patience through teaching about various drums in Afro-Caribbean culture.

  • Saturday, July 15 – Sanders Library – 10:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 18 – Main Library – 10:30 a.m. 

4. Mömandpöp 

 Musical comedians, mömandpöp, are a husband and wife songwriting team that believe in the power of music and play to bring joy to everyday life.

  • Tuesday, July 18 – Terry Library – 10:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 18 – McMath Library – 2 p.m. 
  • Saturday, July 29 – Fletcher Library – 1 p.m. 

5. The Kinder Experience 

 The Kinder experience combines singing, dancing, laughing and learning; they perform feel-good tunes loaded with imagination.

  • Saturday, July 22 – Sanders Library – 10:30 a.m.

6. Arkansas Innovation Hub Crafts

Through the Innovation Hub, kids can access hands-on crafts and technology like printmaking and working with clay.

  • Friday, July 14 – Thompson Library – 10:30 a.m. (Watercolor Chemistry) 
  • Tuesday, July 18 – Terry Library – 2:30 p.m. (Printmaking) 
  • Thursday, July 20 – Sanders Library – 10:30 a.m. (Mini Pottery Wheels)

Highway 161 road closure extended to July 17

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 11, 2023) – The temporary road closure on Highway 161, previously scheduled from July 10 through 14, has been extended through July 17 due to weather. It will be at the Highway 161 and Wayne Street intersection for the installation of safety improvements at Harris Elementary School. The closure is part of Pulaski County’s 120-day asphalt overlay and safety improvement project on Highway 161.

Detour signs will be placed at the intersection of Roundtop Road and Highway 161 and on Rixie Road to direct traffic. 

During the closure, local traffic and area residents will still have access. Only through traffic and truck traffic will be affected. If you have questions, please contact Pulaski County Road and Bridge at 501-340-6800.

Section of Highway 161 closed July 10-14 for safety improvements


PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 7, 2023) – Pulaski County Road and Bridge is continuing its 120-day asphalt overlay and safety improvement project on Highway 161. A temporary road closure will happen between July 10 through July 14 at the Highway 161 and Wayne Street intersection for the installation of safety improvements at Harris Elementary School.

Detour signs will be placed at the Roundtop intersection and on Rixie Road to direct traffic.

During the closure, local traffic and area residents will still have access. Only through traffic and truck traffic will be affected. If you have questions, please contact Pulaski County Road and Bridge at 501-340-6800.

Public meeting July 26 for Canvas Community Church Brownfields Subgrant, public comment open until August 4

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (July 5, 2023) – The Pulaski County Brownfields Grant Program (Brownfields) has issued a public notice announcing that it is accepting public comments through Friday, August 4, 2023 on the proposed subgrant award to Canvas Community Church. A public meeting will be held Wednesday, July, 26, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Brownfields Office, located at 3915 W 8th Street, Third Floor Conference Room, Little Rock, AR 72204. 

Canvas Community Church has applied for a subgrant from the Pulaski County Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund for the abatement of contaminants found on its property located at 1107 W 7th Street, Little Rock. 

The purpose of the public notice is to inform the public of the environmental issues and the proposed cleanup process for the Canvas Community Church property. 

A hard copy of the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) will be available for review at the public meeting and at the Pulaski County Brownfields office during business hours, and an electronic copy will be available upon request.

All public comments shall be submitted in writing to the Pulaski County Brownfields or via email to Quinn Potter, Brownfields Administrator, at qpotter@pulaskicounty.net. 

The Brownfields Administrative Record for cleanup will be maintained throughout the duration of the project and will be available for review at the Pulaski County Brownfields office during normal business hours and at other times by appointment. 

To make an appointment to review the Administrative Record, or for questions regarding this announcement, please contact the Pulaski County Brownfields Office at (501) 340-3594. 

About Pulaski County

Pulaski County follows all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. Please contact us if you need this information in another language, large print, or braille. El Condado de Pulaski se acata a las leyes federales, estatales y locales contra la discriminación. Si usted necesita ésta información en otro idioma, con letra grande o en braille, por favor comuniquese con nosotros.  

Pulaski County offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday

Here’s a special message from Judge Barry Hyde:
Hello, I’m Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde, with a special message to share with you. On June 19th 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger informed the enslaved people of African descent in Galveston, Texas that the Civil War had ended and their freedom was a reality. This marked the creation of the Juneteenth holiday, and by 1966, celebrations were held annually across the country to mark Black freedom and independence. This is the County’s third year to honor Juneteenth, and I’m proud to share that this year, our quorum court voted to permanently recognize Juneteenth as a County holiday. With this action, all county employees will have time to celebrate Juneteenth with family and friends. Here in Pulaski County, this holiday will provide an opportunity to reflect on how to move forward and heal as a community. Now is always a time to work together for equity and prosperity. Happy Juneteenth!

No trash or recycling routes will run today, June 19th, but will resume and run one day late, Tuesday through Saturday. The Sanitation office will be closed.