By Martin Couch

On Monday, Bryant Alderman Chris Tipton announced he would run again for his Ward 2, Position 2 seat on the Bryant City Council.

"After careful consideration and discussion with my family, we have decided to run again," Tipton said in an exclusive interview with BryantDaily.com.

BRYANT—Senator Shane Broadway will host a hometown kick off event Monday as he launches his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. The event will be held at the historic Bauxite Community Center and Museum from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

LITTLE ROCK— Senator Shane Broadway of Bryant formally announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor Wednesday. Serving in the Arkansas General Assembly, Broadway has worked closely with Governor Mike Beebe and his colleagues to create opportunities for economic development, to improve our educational system, and to provide tax cuts to Arkansans. As Lieutenant Governor, Broadway said he would continue focusing on jobs, education, and tax relief.

LITTLE ROCK—Senator Shane Broadway of Bryant will formally announce his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor Wednesday. Serving in the Arkansas General Assembly, Broadway has worked closely with Governor Mike Beebe and his colleagues to create opportunities for economic development, to improve our educational system, and to provide tax cuts to Arkansans. As Lieutenant Governor, Broadway said he would continue focusing on jobs, education, and tax relief.

Ann Clemmer held a reception at the Bryant Chamber of Commerce this morning to announce her bid for re-election for the State House of Representatives, District 29. Clemmer, a longtime faculty member of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is a Republican who raised three daughters in the Salem area. She is married to Jamie Clemmer.

Here is the bulk of her statement: