Highfill officials residents decry bill that would allow Northwest Arkansas National Airport to deannex from the city

LITTLE ROCK — Highfill city officials and residents went on the offensive Wednesday morning telling a House committee a proposed bill allowing Northwest Arkansas National Airport to deannex could cripple the town’s ability to provide services and infrastructure for residents. Airport officials said the bill allows the airport to operate the way it was intended before Highfill annexed the area, independent of any city or county. Deannexation would require a two-thirds vote of the Airport Authority. The measure passed the House City, County and Local Affairs Committee on a voice vote and is headed for the House floor. Mayor Chris…