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Boozman announces bid for Senate seat John Boozman is the eighth Republican seeking the party's nomination to challenge Lincoln, and the third of Arkansas' four congressmen to scrap a re-election bid.
Arkansas Merchants Protest Credit Card Swipe Fees This month, major credit card legislation goes into effect, but some small businesses say there's still a hidden fee: the charge merchants have to pay to accept your card.
Craig, Dawn and Liz in HD? When will local TV newscasts in central Arkansas go high def?
Sen. Lincoln squares off with Pres. Obama Hear the full exchange that's making news this week and could prove a key moment in the 2010 Senate race.
Little Rock Nine reunite at Central High School for photo shoot 52 years after they integrated the school under an international spotlight, they pose for the New Yorker Magazine and reminisce about those rough days.
Broadway Bridge faces overhaul or replacement Historic link across the Arkansas River to get $45-million makeover in the next four years.
Rock salt keeps drivers safe but what are the environmental effects? We've experienced two major winter storms in less than a month and public works crews have been hard at it plowing and treating roads with rock salt to keep us safe. But is all that salt harming our environment?
Landmark burger joint will likely be torn down The Box - serving burgers since 1948 at 17th and Main - is expected to make way for a USA Drug. But the restaurant will find a new home.
Is Arkansas Ready for the "Big One"? State officials recognize the need to prepare, but say more needs to be done both by government and individuals.
Panel upholds air permit for coal-fired power plant State environmental regulators voted to finalize an air permit for a proposed coal-fired plant in Hempstead County, over objections from environmental groups.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Listen to oral arguments from Friday's PC&E hearing.
Rep. Vic Snyder insists it was family, not politics, that caused his retirement Second District Arkansas congressman talks politics, his legacy and his employment future in an exclusive interview with FM 89 News. Listen to the full interview online.
Marion Berry: Sweeping health care reform effort is dead First District Democratic representative says GOP win in Massachusetts senate election means it's back to the drawing board for Democrats. And Berry even sounds unsure of whether he will be on the ballot this November.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Listen to our full interview with Marion Berry.
Judge denies request for a new trial for two of the West Memphis Three Hear an analysis of the decision from Jonesboro Sun reporter George Jarod.
Health challenges facing people from the Marshall Islands in Arkansas A new study looks at the unique challenges of the people who were transplanted to Arkansas.
Former U of A Coach Nolan Richardson speaks for MLK Day celebration Former Arkansas Razorback Basketball Coach, Nolan Richardson spoke at Philander Smith College in a ceremony put on by the Martin Luther King Junior Commission in honor of the civil rights leader's holiday.
"Flat tax" proposal would revolutionize the funding of state government 22-year old Fort Smith man heads up the campaign to eliminate all other state taxes and create a super sales tax instead.
Clinton School student tries to contact Haiti relatives Ivan Noisette says the impoverished island nation is ill-equipped to handle a major catastrophe like this week's earthquake.
Fight over water heads to the U.S. Supreme Court Mississippi claims the city of Memphis is stealing its water and wants it to stop, plus damages.
Lincoln faces Ark. audience after health care vote In Little Rock, Senator Blanche Lincoln took questions from an audience for the first time since her key vote for the Senate health care bill.
Revitalizing Arkansas downtowns Looking at what works in breathing life into downtown areas.
Memorial service for slain Salvation Army Major Major Phillip Wise remembered as a "big, gentle giant" during service in North Little Rock.
Little Rock's "Black Santa" brings gifts and message of peace Robert Say McIntosh hosted a holiday celebration that seeks to show the impact of violence on the community.
The rush to get packages delivered by Christmas Fed Ex hits crunch time, distributing packages through its Memphis world hub.
Soldier with Arkansas Guard becomes U.S. citizen Specialist Phanarat Somkuan of Thailand is one of eight members of the Arkansas National Guard who gained citizenship this fall.
Festivus pole approved for capitol grounds LR blogger gets okay to erect display marking a fictional holiday.
Literacy program launched in northeast Arkansas The state's Attorney General and NPR's Cokie Roberts took part in the ceremony.
Mike Huckabee says his belief in the power of redemption played a role in his clemency decisions Former Arkansas governor discussed his decision making process in 2004 interview with FM 89 News.
Lottery launches state draw game The effort was the latest addition to Arkansas's games, but involved some of the greatest security effort by the lottery.
Arkansas is home to one of the few remaining U.S. shoe factories At a time when around 92 percent of shoes worn in the United States are made in China, Hot Springs-based Munro & Company remains dedicated to making shoes in America.
Arkansas man finally becomes a U. S. citizen. The 87-year-old from Ireland thought he became a citizen decades ago, but somehow slipped through the cracks.
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