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Tuesday Jan 31 | Log Cabin Democrat

Ark. town reaches deal with IRS to repay tax debt

BAUXITE, Ark. - A central Arkansas town has reached a deal with the Internal Revenue Service that will allow it to repay the payroll taxes it owes.

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Tuesday Jan 31 | NWAonline

Trucking group to renew push for fuel-tax increase

The Arkansas Trucking Association will renew a push later this year to increase the tax on diesel fuel, the organization's president said Monday.

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Mon Jan 30, 2012

KTHV-TV Little Rock

Bauxite agrees to IRS payment plan

BAUXITE, Ark. - Bauxite Mayor Johnny McMahan sent this statement in regards to the city of Bauxite agreeing to an IRS payment plan: Today, I met with IRS Agent Pamela Jackson, from the Little Rock offices of the IRS, at Bauxite City Hall, and we agreed that Bauxite will pay a monthly payment of $744 per month, beginning April 10th, 2012 and make ... (more)

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

Benton Courier

Bauxite meeting concerning vacant court spots turns tense

Tension soared during Monday's Bauxite City Council meeting concerning a vacant court clerk/recorder/treasurer position and resulted in a former alderman calling the mayor "a pathetic little man." The comment was made by Debbie Purifoy who, along with resident Brenda Haney, has openly campaigned for the position since November.

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Mon Jan 23, 2012

Benton Courier

McMahan takes aim at foe with postcard; Purifoy ready to fight back, starts recall

Text from a postcard obtained by the Saline Courier that was mailed by Bauxite Mayor Johnny McMahan to 200-250 residents.

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