Voters pass measure
for bond program

In Lawrence County, only 457 votes were cast, 406 of which (89 percent) were for allowing the issuance of bonds.

Only 51 votes (11 percent) were cast against the measure.

With Tuesday's vote, Arkansas residents have renewed a $575 million bond program to repair 400 miles of interstate highways. The plan renews a 1999 package that fixed 350 miles of four-lane highways.