7 at 7 for Monday, November 5th
By: Liz Hogan
Updated: November 5, 2012
The polls have been open two weeks and a shocking number of Arkansans have already voiced their opinions.
But one of the biggest issues this year is getting some very dramatic reactions from opponents, and it's not medical marijuana.
These are the seven stories you need to know about before you head out the door.
The debate over wet or dry in Madison County is getting heated and recent campaign ads are fanning the flames.
Ads like the one in the Madison County Record suggesting people who drink belong to the devil have raised eyebrows in the area.
Also, people have reported seeing a car being towed around the county with the words "your future with alcohol."
Tensions are running high over a traffic signal in Bella Vista because the proposed light would sit an intersection where a future Walmart may be built.
Tensions are running high over a traffic signal in Bella Vista because the proposed light would sit an intersection where a future Walmart may be built.
Mayor Frank Anderson recently released a letter from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department explaining there's not enough traffic for a light at the intersection of Oldham Drive and Highway 71.
It's an issue because some folks say they decided whether to support the Walmart rezoning based on that traffic light.
The group opposed to a Walmart store is accusing the mayor of trying to snag extra votes in support of the rezoning, by not releasing the information until after early voting started.
Fox 24 is your local election headquarters, and we want you to be prepared before you head to the polls.
Fox 24 is your local election headquarters, and we want you to be prepared before you head to the polls.
Here are some of the big issues on the ballot:
Issue 1, often referred to as the highway tax.
If passed, this billion dollar proposal would mean a "half cent" sales tax increase for road improvements across the state.
Issue 5, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act.
If approved there would be 30 not-for-profit dispensaries set up across the state, but the individual cities and counties could still vote to ban them.
You'll also see issues 3 and 4 on the ballot. Both are casino measures which would have allowed for casinos in the state.
However because of change in wording the Arkansas Supreme Court shot down the initiative.
So voters will still see the issues and can vote but those votes will not count.
If you're still feeling undecided about the presidential candidates, there's an online tool that may be able to help.
If you're still feeling undecided about the presidential candidates, there's an online tool that may be able to help.
Isidewith.com helps you figure out which candidate you side with the most.
It features lots of election info and a presidential quiz.
When we searched the site it showed Arkansans agree the most with Gary Johnson, a libertarian, by 48-percent!
Barack Obama came in with 47-percent.
Mitt Romney trails for third, with 43-percent of the vote.
On election night and the day after we're the place for all your voting answers.
On election night and the day after we're the place for all your voting answers.
Brad Reed will get you started right here on Fox on election night at 9 pm.
At 10, switch over to our sister station KNWA for a special one-hour show.
We'll have reporters covering many of the issues affecting our area and the state.
We'll also have the latest information with live reports and on Wednesday morning we'll recap all the races that matter to you.
If you're driving to the polls your fill-up will be a bit cheaper today.
If you're driving to the polls your fill-up will be a bit cheaper today.
According to Arkansasgasprices.com the price at the pump has dropped 6.5 cents in the past week.
The average price sits at just over $3.25 and that's 25 cents cheaper than the national average.
In the past month gas prices in Arkansas have dropped 30 cents.
Before you hit the road this morning, there's a closure that could affect your commute.
Before you hit the road this morning, there's a closure that could affect your commute.
Ash Street between Old Wire Road and College Avenue will be closed for an improvement project to the street, sidewalks and drainage areas.
The road will be closed to through traffic Monday through Friday from 8 am to three pm.
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