Arkansas to keep girls from Alamo compound for now (2008-09-24)
The six girls taken from Tony Alamo's Fouke compound will stay in state custody for the near future, and another search of the compound isn't ruled out.
Training required for Ark. county's poll workers (2008-09-24)
Because of previous allegations of fraud, the state is requiring training for poll workers in St. Francis county before the fall elections.
Large Ark. payday lender says it will shut down (2008-09-23)
Advance America says it will close its 30 cash advance stores in Arkansas because of lawsuits threatened by the state's attorney general.
Ark. lottery backers counter lawsuit's casino claims (2008-09-23)
The lottery campaign says there's no basis for the lawsuit's claims that their ballot measure misstates possible effects.
Chesapeake reducing natural gas spending (2008-09-23)
Chesapeake, a major player in the Fayetteville Shale, plans to cut back on its drilling budget, but not its number of rigs in Arkansas.
State: Children at Alamo compound were in danger (2008-09-23)
State officials must decide by today whether to seek custody of the six girls removed, or return them to the compound.
Focus on computer in Ark. Dem. leader's slaying (2008-09-22)
Police say the computer of Timothy Johnson may be their last chance to discover why he shot Bill Gwatney.
6 minors in Ark. custody after raid on compound (2008-09-22)
Federal and state officials raided the Tony Alamo church compound in Fouke Saturday as part of a child abuse investigation.
Ark. has one of US' lowest dentist-access rates (2008-09-22)
A new report shows Arkansas faces a looming dental "crisis" as it fails to attract young dentists to replace retirees.
Beebe declares 15 counties disaster areas (2008-09-22)
The counties will get better access to state help after the remains of Hurricane Ike.
Arkansas Evangelist's Compound Raided In Child Porn Case (2008-09-21)
Investigation continues into rumors of child-pornography after federal agents and state police conducted after a dramatic raid yesterday at the headquarters of Tony Alamo Ministries in Fouke.
Lawsuit filed to pull lottery off Ark. ballot (2008-09-20)
The Arkansas Family Council says the lottery proposal, as written on the ballot, is misleading and incomplete.
Wal-Mart, Dillard's push for Ark. tax holiday (2008-09-19)
Retailers are calling for help in keeping back-to-school shoppers in Arkansas, with a sales tax-free weekend like in surrounding states.
Understanding - Ark. gas lease money can be shared (2008-09-19)
The Game and Fish Commission says the federal government doesn't object to sharing with other state agenices money from leasing lands to natural gas firms.
Ark. taking second look at privatizing prisons (2008-09-19)
Lawmakers frustrated with overcrowding will study privatization of some prisons, despite failures several years ago.
Ark. farm bureau opposes lottery, backs foster ban (2008-09-19)
The group, which represents about 227,000 Arkansas families, announced its positions on ballot items this week.
Ark. black history museum rises from '05 ashes (2008-09-18)
The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is almost ready for its opening Saturday on Ninth and Broadway in Little Rock.
Some 8,500 electric customers in Arkansas in dark (2008-09-17)
About 8,500 Entergy customers are still without power, but the company says it's done 90% of storm repaairs.
McDaniel prepares subpoenas for fuel vendors (2008-09-16)
Attorney General says he wants to determine whether companies engaged in illegal gasoline price gouging.
Arkansas Travelers win Texas League championship (2008-09-16)
It's the first league title for the Travs since 2001.
David Pryor recounts a life in Arkansas politics (2008-09-16)
Former governor, senator has written "A Pryor Commitment: The Autobiography of David Pryor."
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Fire on Lake Ouachita destroys 29 boats, dock (2008-09-16)
The fast-spreading fire at the Mountain Harbor marina did more than $1 million in damage, but injured no one.
Group won't fight Arkansas gay adoption ban in court (2008-09-16)
Arkansas Families First plans to concentrate on a "very aggressive campaign" to defeat the measure in the November election.
1 dead in Ark, more than 200k lose power (2008-09-15)
The remnants of Hurricane Ike downed trees and power lines this weekend, and spawned 3 tornadoes.
Ike causes Arkansas gas price spike (2008-09-15)
The Attorney General's office says it's investigating thousands of reports of potential price gouging.
Whirlpool to lay off 700 at Fort Smith (2008-09-15)
Appliance maker has no timetable for calling back the workers.
Ark. gov. declares state of emergency for Ike (2008-09-12)
Gov. Beebe says he's trying to help prevent and fight any attempt at gasoline price gouging due to public fears.
UALR raises nearly $51 million (2008-09-12)
UALR kicked off the most public part of its massive fundraiser yesterday with Derek Fisher.
Mosaic Templars series Part Three (2008-09-12)
West Ninth Street was once the center of African-American business and entertainment in Arkansas, although it is now essentially abandoned.
Ike forces postponement of Arkansas-Texas game (2008-09-11)
Football game between historic rivals is now set for September 27 because of hurricane.
Ark. center mismanages disabled residents' money (2008-09-11)
Officials are now auditing the client trust fund at the Alexander Human Development Center.
Mosaic Templars series Part Two (2008-09-11)
A long-lost chapter of the fraternal organization has been found, and is coming to Little Rock.
Ark. AG says schools can admit illegal immigrants (2008-09-11)
But Dustin McDaniel says there's nothing prevening public colleges and universities from checking citizenship status as a condition of admission.
Defense to appeal in West Memphis killings case (2008-09-11)
Judge this week rejected defense request for a new trial based on DNA evidence.
Judge: No new trial for West Memphis killings (2008-09-11)
Judge David Burnett also refuses to hold a hearing on new DNA evidence in the case.
Fuller: Need for housing for poor still great (2008-09-10)
Habitat for Humanity's founder says the mortgage crisis stems a greed-fueled society.
Ark. school board votes to create new district (2008-09-10)
Jacksonville resident, and Air Force base officials, have pushed for years to get a separate district.
Pryor: Bipartisan group working on energy bill (2008-09-10)
Senator says lawmakers are working to address the issue of high gas prices.
Mosaic Templars Series Part One (2008-09-10)
The Mosaic Templars was once one of the largest African-American organizations in the world. Now its headquarters site is getting a new purpose.
Obama to open Arkansas office on Saturday (2008-09-09)
New downtown LR office to be direct state campaign of the Democratic presidential nominee.
Shooting death results in LR school lockdown (2008-09-09)
Police search for gunman after attack at Otter Creek Racquet Club.
Ark. highway officials put I-40 project on hold (2008-09-09)
Shortage of federal highway money is blamed for the delay.
Little Rock's MacArthur Park may get makeover (2008-09-09)
Residents and planners are tossing around ideas for a redesign, including a larger pond.
Former Arkansas lieutenant governor, war hero, dies (2008-09-09)
Nathan Green Gordon was a Medal of Honor winner for rescuing 15 downed airmen during WWII.
Ark. convenience store trade group backs lottery (2008-09-09)
Lottery proposal to be on November general election ballot in Arkansas.
ASU rout leaves store offering 73 percent off (2008-09-09)
Jonesboro retailer promises discount based on Red Wolves' margin of victory.
Defense: Study suggests racial bias in Ark. case (2008-09-08)
A University of Iowa researcher says there's greater chance of a death penalty for black perpetrators with white victims.
Rural hospitals in Ark. seek additional funding (2008-09-08)
Voters in Hot Spring and Chicot counties will decide on sales tax proposals to keep the hospitals operational.
LR police arrest woman accused of striking officer (2008-09-08)
Miranda Stewart is accuseed of hitting the officer while trying to avoid arrest at Park Plaza Mall.
Court lifts execution stay for Arkansas convict (2008-09-08)
It's unclear whether the governor will now set an execution date for 44-year old Jack Harold Jones Jr.
Beebe issues disaster declaration for 10 counties (2008-09-08)
High wind and heavy rain from the remnants fo Hurricane Gustav are to blame for widespread damage last week.
Couple sue after vasectomy, pregnancy, miscarriage (2008-09-06)
An Arkansas couple is suing a doctor and a hospital after the wife became pregnant and miscarried, although her husband had had a vasectomy.
Prioners get chance at early parole if they pickup litter (2008-09-06)
Prisoners who are eligible for early parole may be put to work picking up trash along Arkansas roads.
Police find body of motorcyclist (2008-09-06)
Police believe they have found the body of a West Memphis man reported missing last week.
Marijuana question to be on Ark. city ballot (2008-09-06)
Fayetteville voters will be asked in November to decide whether to make marijuana possession a lower priority for city police.
Ark. Children's Hospital cheers $115M expansion (2008-09-05)
New south wing will add 54 new inpatient beds to the LR hospital campus.
Electric outages linger from Gustav (2008-09-05)
Gulf evacuees are expected to begin returning home this weekend.
David Pryor tapped to head Ark. Democratic Party (2008-09-05)
Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor will replace Bill Gwatney as party chair.
Football is back in central Arkansas (2008-09-05)
Razorbacks play Saturday at LR's War Memorial Stadium, high school teams begin play tonight.
Court: West Memphis slaying hearings on hold (2008-09-04)
Court proceeding scheduled for Monday was to have heard new DNA evidence.
Ark. Supreme Court declines to hear execution suit (2008-09-04)
Ruling effectively halts lethal injection set for next Tuesday.
Crews work to restore power in wake of Gustav (2008-09-04)
Meanwhile, parts of Arkansas deal with flooding after recieving nearly a foot of rain.
CALS, TV stations plan DTV seminars (2008-09-04)
Speakers bureau to help spread the word about digital TV changeover set for February, 17th.
Williams wants appeal sent to Ark. Appeals Court (2008-09-04)
The death-row inmate's public defender says the appeal shouldn't immediately be heard by the state Supreme Court.
Arkansas revenues up 4.8 percent in August (2008-09-03)
Officials say good news not enough to consider restoring $107-million in spending cuts.
Gustav remnants in Ark knock out power to 90K (2008-09-03)
Wind and rain are continuing to buffet Central Arkansas, causing power outages, flooding, and school closings.
About 140K without power in Arkansas (2008-09-03)
Gustav rain, winds causing widespread outages, flooding across the state.
Chancellor search starting at UAMS (2008-09-03)
First meeting of advisory committee is setfor Thursday to formally launch nationwide search.
Arkansas Advocates releases child obesity report (2008-09-03)
The group is finding lessons learned in the state's first few years battling the epidemic.
Huckabee says health care not in his GOP speech (2008-09-03)
Still not sure when he'll speak to the RNC in St. Paul, MN.
Beebe nominates assistant AG as justice (2008-09-02)
Elana Wills to fill vacancy created by retirement of Justice Tom Glaze.
Court upholds uniform ruling in Watson Chapel (2008-09-02)
8th Circuit panel says school violated constitutional rights of students punished for wearing black armbands to protest a school dress code.
Arkansas AG files appeal in Williams execution case (2008-09-02)
State wants court to lift Judge Tim Fox's ruling blocking the scheduled September 9th lethal injection.
Beebe ups emergency storm money to $550k (2008-09-02)
Heavy rain brings flooding threat; thousands of Gustav evacuees remain in Arkansas shelters, motels.
A fired up and ready to go Republican (2008-09-02)
A young Republican tells why she supports John McCain for president.
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Beebe visits storm evacuees, aid workers (2008-09-02)
Hurricane Gustav drives thousands into Arkansas shelters.
Black churches hold Arkansas-wide gathering (2008-09-02)
2,500 are expected at LR gathering later this month.
Louisiana residents hunker down in Arkansas (2008-09-01)
Hurricane Gustav evacuees are housed at Fort Chaffee, other shelters.
Ark. GOP delegates confused over convention plans (2008-09-01)
Bush, Cheney cancel Monday night speeches because of Hurricane Gustav.
Dillard's to ax travel service (2008-08-30)
The Little Rock-based Dillard's department store chain says it will shut down its travel agency.
Ark. doctor's office shut down, 1 arrested (2008-08-30)
A Lake Village doctor's office has been shut down and a staff member arrested on narcotics charges.
2 dead in southwest Mo. helicopter crash (2008-08-30)
Two people are dead after a helicopter crash in southwest Missouri near the border with Arkansas.
Dillard's holds 100 percent interest in CDI (2008-08-30)
Dillard's Inc. says it has acquired the half of CDI Contractor's LLC and CDI Contractor's Inc. that it didn't own. The company, originally started to build Dillard's department stores, expanded beyond that, and was the general contractor for the Clinton Presidential Library.
Ark. legislators discuss teacher health insurance (2008-08-29)
Lawmakers approved a school adequacy study, but must decide whether better health benefits for teachers is required.
Judge's ruling could delay Arkansas inmate's execution (2008-08-29)
Judge Tim Fox bars the state from using new procedure in scheduled September 9th execution of Frank Williams Jr.
Database catches unfit Arkansas big-rig drivers (2008-08-29)
New state law requires trucking companies to search the results of substance abuse tests before hiring drivers.
Arkansas investigation of foster deaths ongoing (2008-08-29)
"Top-to-bottom" review was ordered by the governor after four children died in foster care.
Ark. preps for Gustav evacuees, is sending troops (2008-08-29)
Hotels are taking reservations, and Fort Chaffee is ready to take up to 4,000 evacuees.
Arkansas GOP pleasantly surprised by McCain VP pick (2008-08-29)
Former Republican governor, presidential candidate Mike Huckabee calls Sarah Palin a smart pick.
Faulkner County manhunt underway (2008-08-28)
Enola man flees into the woods when Secret Service agents attempt to question him about an "undue interest" in a protectee of the federal agency.
Embattled UCA president resigns (2008-08-28)
The UCA board has decided to buy out the contract of President Lu Hardin, calling for a renewed focus on education.
Pine Bluff police discover bodies at house fire (2008-08-28)
Police say the elderly couple died from trauma not related to the fire; they're looking for a car taken from the scene.
Ark. delegation casts its votes for Obama (2008-08-28)
The delegation announced its support for Obama, but had planned to cast at least eight votes for Hillary Clinton.
Secret Service nabs man sought near Mt. Vernon (2008-08-28)
"Mentally unstable" man is caught after manhunt Thursday in Faulkner County.
Court agrees to rehear childbirth-shackles case (2008-08-28)
Prisoner in state prison system claims her rights were violated when she was kept in chains while in labor.
Police seek man who shot LR McDonald's worker (2008-08-27)
Police say the employee was trying to help a woman being attacked by her children's father.
Wynne teen accused of setting kitten on fire (2008-08-27)
The police chief says the boy admitted dousing the 3-month-old yellow and white male kitten with lighter fluid, then setting it on fire as "a joke."
Foster ban on Ark. ballot eliminates waivers (2008-08-27)
The state already has a general policy banning unmarried couples from adopting, but the proposal would take away its flexibility.
Police identify Jacksonville man killed after armed standoff (2008-08-26)
45-year old Steven Smith is described as a "troubled" man after suffering a head injury several years ago.
Ark. agency criticizes religion questions on survey (2008-08-26)
A parent complained about questions on the career-orientation questionnaire, linked to a state agency website.
Census: 15 percent of Arkansans below poverty line (2008-08-26)
The state continues to have one of the highest poverty rates in the country.
Hang glider rescued with Blackhawk helicopter (2008-08-26)
Man tangled in a tree was uninjured after the Monday night incident.
Arkansas team hopes to shed light on black holes (2008-08-25)
NASA helps fund three-year study aimed at understanding how the universe evolved.
Arkansas delegates wear 'Gwatzilla' button to honor chair (2008-08-25)
Quirky tribute is one way state's delegation to DNC is remembering Bill Gwatney.
Adoption, foster ban cleared for Arkansas ballot (2008-08-25)
Opponents plan a legal challenge, but state officials are confident they can defend the measure.
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Judge sets $1M bond for Dirksmeyer suspect (2008-08-25)
There's a new suspect in the death of Nona Dirkmeyer, fingered with evidence provided by the defense of her acquitted boyfriend.
Senior citizens sound off about the 2008 election (2008-08-22)
Older voters are concerned that their issues aren't being addressed in the presidential race.
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Razorbacks sign 2-year War Memorial Stadium extension (2008-08-22)
Hogs to play two football games each year in LR through 2016.
Mexican consulate in Little Rock grows with demand (2008-08-22)
New staff, expanded hours planned to help with document requests.
Arkansas AG says he can defend lottery, adoption measures (2008-08-22)
Dustin McDaniel says both ballot measures can survive a court challenge.
Panel: UALR shooting an 'isolated incident' (2008-08-21)
But Chancellor's Special Committee on Campus Safety is recommending additional police officers and installation of new fencing to limit campus access.
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Foster ban proponents submit more petitions (2008-08-21)
Opponents say they're ready to challenge the signatures in court to keep the measure off the November ballot.
Arkansas lifts spinning-wing decoy ban for hunters (2008-08-21)
G&FC officials say other states have been unwilling to ban the devices, putting Arkansas duck hunters at a disadvantage.
Gwatney's widow to take place at convention (2008-08-21)
Slain Democratic Party Chairman was a superdelegate to convention beginning Monday in Denver.
WM3 judge says he could reject new DNA evidence without any hearings (2008-08-20)
Circuit Judge David Burnett tells reporters they cannot quote what they heard in court today.
Scorching days give way to cool and rainy period (2008-08-20)
But forecasters say we could still see 100 degree temps before fall.
"Woodpecker" making the rounds of film festivals (2008-08-20)
No Arkansas showings are planned yet for movie produced in and around Brinkley.
Huckabee to address GOP convention (2008-08-20)
Former Arkansas governor joins Giuliani, Lieberman and Schwarzenegger in speaking to Minnesota event beginning September 1st.
Lawyers return to court over 1993 WM slayings (2008-08-20)
UPDATE: Judge says hearing next month will likely go forward, but he could rule from the bench without any hearings on whether new DNA evidence will be heard.
Police: No link between Ark. party leader and note (2008-08-19)
Police say the phone number found with Bill Gwatney's name on a sticky note in the home of his killer doesn't match Gwatney's workplace.
Opponents of Ark. gay foster ban plan court case (2008-08-19)
Arkansas Families First prepares to petition the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Ark. Tech won't admit man acquitted in slaying (2008-08-19)
Kevin Jones, acquitted in the 2005 killing of Nona Dirksmeyer, says he'll appeal the University's decision.
Beebe: No rush to replace slain Ark. party leader (2008-08-19)
Search for Gwatney replacement will begin after the Democratic National Convention.
Ark. campaign to ban gay foster parents raises $9K (2008-08-19)
The Family Council Action Committee's total contributions stand at nearly $55,000, with $2,800 in debt.
Gas prices keep dropping in Arkansas (2008-08-18)
Price is down nearly 40-cents from one month ago.
Slain Ark. party chairman to be honored at funeral (2008-08-18)
Bill and Hillary Clinton plan to attend the funeral of Bill Gwatney today at the Pualski Heights United Methodist Church.
Ark. health department confirms 2 heat deaths (2008-08-18)
The state says the death toll from the heat wave in late July and early August was two.
Pres. Clinton, Gov. Beebe remember Bill Gwatney (2008-08-18)
Hundreds mourn slain Democratic Party Chairman at LR funeral service.
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Sen. Gilbert Baker defends UCA tent rental, son's housing arrangement (2008-08-17)
Conway lawmaker has requested an Ethics Commission opinion on the controversy.
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Ethics panel says Halter staff can talk on lottery (2008-08-15)
Opinion states that Lt. Governor is not required to file reports on how much he spends on his lottery proposal unless he spends more than $500 and expressly advocates for its passage.
4.42 carat diamond found at state park (2008-08-15)
Murfreesboro man discovers valuable stone at Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Death results from fight over scrap camper trailer (2008-08-15)
A woman was thrown from the back of her fiancee's swerving pickup as they fought with others wanting to sell the camper for scrap.
Funeral set for Bill Gwatney (2008-08-14)
Governor, other officials pay tribute to slain Democratic Party chairman; gunman had guns, note with Gwatney's name.
Verizon CEO sees Alltel regional HQ, job losses (2008-08-14)
Top executive of cell phone giant discusses the future of Alltel after Verizon completes purchase of Arkansas-based company.
2 federal courthouses in Ark. safe from closure (2008-08-14)
Of all courthouses nationwide, the ones in Harrison and Batesville are two of the biggest drains on federal resources.
Gunman wounds Arkansas Dems party chairman (2008-08-13)
Shots fired at state Democratic Party Headquarters in Little Rock.
Police: Suspect dead in Dem HQ shooting (2008-08-13)
State party chairman in critical condition at area hospital.
Ark. Democratic Party chairman shot dead (2008-08-13)
Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Bill Gwatney was shot by a gunman at Democratic Party headquarters in Little Rock.
Ark. students hit record scores in ACT tests (2008-08-13)
Although they didn't catch up with the rest of the nation on overall scores, Arkansas high-schoolers excelled in English.
Arkansas lawmaker: School funding report lacks details (2008-08-12)
Sen. Jim Argue questions lack of specifics on teacher salaries and fuel costs.
Indians give way to Red Wolves at ASU (2008-08-12)
Jonesboro university is replacing old logos across campus as new era begins.
Helena-West Helena to continue 24-hour curfew (2008-08-12)
Delta town to expand controversial policy, invites lawsuit.
Ark. lawmakers quiz agency over foster-care deaths (2008-08-12)
There hadn't been any deaths of foster children for three years before the four in the last two months.
Arkansas GOP cashes in on Huckabee's celebrity status (2008-08-11)
Former governor, presidential candidate is big draw at a Republican party fundraiser in Little Rock tonight.
Court upholds Arkansas prison grooming policy (2008-08-11)
Federal appeals panel says state can require inmates to cut hair, beards as part of safety and security measures.
Review finds no sign of endangered mussel in Ark. (2008-08-11)
Federal scientists are preparing to declare the turgid-blossom pearly mussel extinct in Arkansas and everywhere else.
Chesapeake infomercial draws criticism (2008-08-11)
Chesapeake's infomerical "Citizens of the Shale" highlights the benefits of gas drilling, but is drawing some criticism for looking too much like regular news.
Cigarette tax hike could fund Arkansas trauma system (2008-08-11)
State lawmakers wants to increaes tax by about 50 cents per pack to pay for system to treat major injuries.
McCain raises money for White House bid in NW Arkansas (2008-08-08)
Rogers fundraiser tonight is second for GOP candidate since wrapping-up the nomination.
Jonesboro's Bell family trains Olympic pole vaulters (2008-08-08)
Two athletes who train at a Northeast Arkansas facility are among those competing at the Beijing Olympics.
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AG calls killer's clemency hearing an ambush (2008-08-08)
Dustin McDaniel says parole board is not supposed to conduct a retrial of death row inmates.
McCain raises money for White House bid in NW Ark. (2008-08-08)
The visit to Rogers is the second for John McCain since he secured his party's nomination.
Ralph Nader approved for Ark. ballot (2008-08-07)
The former Green Party member will run for president as an Independent.
VA officials in Arkansas barred from research (2008-08-07)
Former Chief of Staff, Assistant Chief of Staff at Little Rock VA hospital are sanctioned after report of problems with human experimentation.
Legislative panel backs more school fuel money (2008-08-07)
Rising oil prices are expected to result in much higher transportation costs for the coming school year.
Federal judge dismisses Ark. execution challenge (2008-08-07)
The decision on Arkansas's lethal injection procedure opens the way for the execution of Don William Davis.
UCA board hears campus community on Hardin bonus (2008-08-07)
Community leaders defend university president, but faculty representative says many remain "outraged."
UAMS gets $2.5M grant for cancer screenings (2008-08-06)
The money from the National Institutes of Health will go to colorectal screenings in two rural Delta counties.
Clinton honors 43 schools for anti-obesity efforts (2008-08-06)
Healthy Schools Program promotes nutrition and exercise as ways of strengthening community.
Murphy Oil CEO retiring, top VP moving up (2008-08-06)
Murphy Oil Corp. looks within its ranks for a new leader after CEO retires.
UALR announces campus smoking ban (2008-08-06)
Chancellor says new policy will take effect in August, 2009.
VA releases report critical of Arkansas hospitals (2008-08-06)
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Death row inmate Williams says 'world went blank' before killing (2008-08-05)
Williams is awaiting word from the state Parole Board on whether they'll recommend clemency on his September 9th execution.
Newspaper: Rampant problems at Arkansas VA hospital (2008-08-05)
Washington Times reports VA Inspector General found serious violations in human experiment programs, including the failure to report more than 100 deaths. Top state official says the charges are overblown.
Clemency recommended for Arkansas death-row inmate (2008-08-05)
4-3 vote puts the fate of Frank Williams Jr. now in Governor Mike Beebe's hands.
Ark. House passes rule blocking Dobbins' return (2008-08-05)
The only dissenting vote was from the wife of Dwayne Dobbins, who left his old seat to settle a felony sexual assault charge.
Ark. begins fiscal year ahead of predictions (2008-08-05)
Officials say Arkansas collected $371.2 million last month, thanks to revenue from unclaimed property.
Ark. congressmen say visit showcased Iraq changes (2008-08-04)
Pryor, Berry, Boozman and Ross say they are impressed by the progress being made in Iraq.
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Party: Barack Obama to open Ark. office soon (2008-08-04)
After losing the state's presidential primary, Obama will now open an office in August, likely in Little Rock.
Ark. lottery means losses for neighboring states (2008-08-04)
Retailers in border cities in Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas ring up some of their state's best sales for lotteries.
New animal cruelty laws may be passed next year. (2008-08-03)
Governor Beebe predicts Arkansas
legislators will pass a tougher law on animal cruelty in 2009.
Questions raised about sharing natural gas lease money (2008-08-02)
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's top lawyer says the agency could jeopardize some of its federalfunding if it shares with other agencies some of the revenues from a $29.5 million natural gas drilling lease.
Scholarships for all matches enrollment turnaround (2008-08-02)
Since Murphy Oil Corporation announced its program to provide college scholarships to every graduating senior in the El Dorado School District, the school system has seen two straight years of rising enrollment.
PB police arrest man with BZP (2008-08-02)
Pine Bluff police say they have made an arrest in a case involving a new designer drug.
Easier meth-making method comes to Arkansas (2008-08-02)
A new "shake and bake" method for making crystal methamphetamine has made its way into Arkansas.
Poultry dying in 100-plus weather (2008-08-02)
The intense heat in Arkansas is taking its toll on the flocks of poultry farmers, costing them hundreds of birds a day.
Chesapeake sent check to AG&FC more than a month before vote (2008-08-01)
State officials say check was not deposited until natural gas lease was finalized by vote this week.
Nader submits petitions for November ballot (2008-08-01)
Independent presidential candidate files about 2,000 signatures; 1,000 needed for ballot access.
Higher ed survey provides compensation figures (2008-08-01)
ASU system president tops the list with UA system president, UAMS chancellor in 2nd and 3rd spots.
Arkansas PSC warns of higher winter heating bills (2008-08-01)
Natural gas prices are expected to be up 24-percent over last year.
Check sent to Ark. panel for gas lease before vote (2008-08-01)
Arkansas Game and Fish officials said the money from Chespeake Energy was not deposited before Monday's meeting, when a drilling deal was finalized.
Wal-Mart denies that it told employees how to vote (2008-08-01)
Bentonville-based retailer denies WSJ report that it pressured workers to vote against Democrats this year.
Arkansas police seize $1.3M of cocaine from truck (2008-08-01)
60-year old Texas man is arrested after 116 pounds of coke are found during an I-40 traffic stop near West Memphis.
Oaklawn Park to take no position on Arkansas lottery proposal (2008-08-01)
With a lottery measure approved for the November general election ballot, Arkansas groups are lining up on both sides of the issue.
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New scholarships for college students (2008-08-01)
Arkansas students at three historically black collleges will be able to apply for more than $100,000 worth of scholarships this fall.
Jury convicts Gwathney of capital murder (2008-07-31)
Jurors will contemplate a sentence today for Gwathney, found guilty of killing his mother-in-law and her parents.
About 1,000 Arkansas bridges still structurally deficient (2008-07-31)
One year after deadly Minneapolis bridge collapse, state officials say no Arkansas spans are in danger of falling down.
State takes over Decatur School District (2008-07-31)
The Board of Education has voted to remove the district's superintendent and school board, and consider annexation.
Beebe says he knew little about lease to gas firm (2008-07-31)
Environmentalists complain they had little notice of the deal before it was approved by the G&FC Monday.
State to change adoption age limits (2008-07-30)
In the wake of a recent court challenge, DHS will lift its ban on adoptions by those over age 40.
Advocacy group urges no execution for Williams (2008-07-30)
The Arc Arkansas askes that death sentence be commuted to life in prison because inmate's doctors believe he is mentally disabled.
FBI joins investigation of jewelry heists (2008-07-30)
$500-thousand robbery in Little Rock Tuesday is thought to be part of a series of heists in Arkansas and Tennessee.
Report: Arkansas homeless population drops (2008-07-30)
The dramatic drop is attributed to the many refugees from Hurricane Katrina who have now found housing.
Deputies: 14-month-old girl dies in heat wave (2008-07-29)
Crittenden County child is found hot and unresponsive at a mobile home.
Senator: Give other Ark. agencies natural gas cash (2008-07-29)
Governor agrees some of $29.5-million Game and Fish Commission lease should go to non-wildlife agencies.
Another jewelry courier robbed in Arkansas (2008-07-29)
LRPD investigates holdup that may be related to similar recent robberies in Pine Bluff and Nashville, TN.
Ark. education program director resigns amid audit (2008-07-29)
Employees of the early college program said they were pressured to raise students' grades.
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center plans opening (2008-07-29)
New museum of Arkansas's African-American heritage gets $50K to fund September 20th grand opening events.
Petrino suspends 2 Razorbacks after arrests (2008-07-29)
Freddy Burton amd Marques Wade were both charged with drunk driving in recent days.
Arkansas soldier returns to smoldering home (2008-07-28)
Fund has been set up to help the family recover from fire that left the house a total loss.
Arkansas G&FC to lease parts of wildlife areas for drilling (2008-07-28)
$29-million deal will allow Chesapeake Energy to drill for natural gas in the Petit Jean and Gulf Mountain Wildlife Management Areas.
Heat advisory issued for most of Arkansas (2008-07-28)
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for central and southern Arkansas, as heat indices of up to 110 degrees were predicted for parts of the state.
Tyson earnings plunge; chicken segment costs cited (2008-07-28)
Soaring feed costs are blamed; officials say it may take until next year to turn the trend around.
Meeting focuses on new Mississippi River bridge (2008-07-28)
New link between Arkansas and Tennessee expected to cost $700-million; toll road said to be only way to pay for project.
UCA board, president apologize for bonus secrecy (2008-07-27)
Lu Hardin has since returned the $300K bonus in question, and vowed to be more open during future pay discussions.
Ark. higher ed to seek 12 percent more funding (2008-07-26)
The director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education says the state has dropped from 49th in the country to 50th -- behind West Virginia -- in the number of adults who hold bachelors degrees or higher.
Judge in Wal-Mart case may not seat Wal-Mart employees (2008-07-26)
A judge who will hear a complaint from former Wal-Mart executive Tom Coughlin says he's not inclined to allow company employees to sit on the jury.
Charreada, Mexican rodeo, finds home in Arkansas (2008-07-26)
A Mexican sport has been imported to Arkansas with the influx of Hispanics since the 1990s.
Woman arrested in slaying of man found on I-30 (2008-07-25)
Janese Lee was arrested on suspicion of first degree murder in the death of cab driver Kavontae Anderson.
Higher Ed chief asks audit of h.s.-college program (2008-07-25)
Teachers say they were pressured to give higher grades to high school students taking special college courses.
Chlorine leaks at water plant in Bryant (2008-07-24)
Traffic on I-30 was blocked in both directions for a time Thursday afternoon.
Arkansas woman complains about offensive license plate (2008-07-24)
"NGR" letter combination is said to look too much like a racial slur.
Body found on I-30 in downtown Little Rock (2008-07-24)
Early morning discovery shuts down the busy freeway for several hours.
Documents: Hardin urged secrecy for UCA bonus (2008-07-24)
Lu Hardin told school trustees they could give him $150,000 a year "deferred income" above his salary without disclosing it publicly.
Judge won't hear couple's adoption law challenge (2008-07-24)
Arkansas foster parents are barred from adopting an infant because they are over 40 years old.
Ark. teacher who began fishing club named to panel (2008-07-24)
Rod Duncan, the new Game and Fish Commissioner, started what became "Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs" at a Springdale Junior High.
Hermitage schools placed on building distress list (2008-07-22)
It's the first time the state has made such a designation.
Heat appears to cause LR death (2008-07-22)
A homeless man is found dead downtown, the apparant victim of the extreme heat.
Corps lifts small-craft warning on Arkansas River (2008-07-22)
Small boats are welcome on the length of the river for the first time since March.
I-40 westbound closed to traffic after nine vehicle wreck (2008-07-22)
Two tractor-trailers burn after crash during a severe thunderstorm.
AG: UCA trustees likely violated state salary caps (2008-07-22)
Lu Hardin's $300K bonus was at issue in Attorney General's opinion.
Beebe asks for look at 7 percent state budget cuts (2008-07-21)
Governor wants state agencies to brace for a sagging economy and additional cut in the grocery tax.
3 companies plan moves, expansions in Fort Smith (2008-07-21)
One manufacturer in Fort Smith is moving its headquarters to the city, and another is to build a new manufacturing plant.
Lottery proposal certified for November ballot (2008-07-21)
91,149 signatures were verified; 77,468 were needed.
Ark. House still pushing to stop lawmaker's return (2008-07-21)
Speaker says effort will move forward despite Democratic Party's removal of Dwayne Dobbins' name from the ballot.
Sixth Miller Co. jail escapee arrested (2008-07-21)
Authorities say 23-year-old Bennie Ray Johnson was caught at a home in northwest Arkansas.
Arkansas Democrats freeze out former lawmaker (2008-07-19)
Steps taken to prevent Dwayne Dobbins from appearing as the party's NLR house candidate on the November general election ballot.
As hospital care rises so does cost of charity (2008-07-19)
Arkansas hospitals treating those without insurance are seeing continued growth in cost of such treatment.
E-Stem charter schools to open on Monday (2008-07-18)
New school to operate in old Arkansas Gazette building, be run by former LRSD superintendent Roy Brooks.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Listen to Kelly MacNeil's full report online.
Ethics panel OKs gifts for JPs performing weddings (2008-07-18)
But commission says Quorum Court members cannot request fees for their services.
Faulkner County teen dies after huffing Freon according to deputies (2008-07-18)
!5-year old Greenbrier boy dies Wednesday, 2nd boy found with plastic bag over his head survives.
Police: Trunk snaps, killing tree-service worker (2008-07-18)
LR worker was pinned against a fence by the large section of tree.
8th Circuit Court says shackles during childbirth constitutional (2008-07-18)
Former inmate claimed she suffered extreme mental anguish from the experience.
Helena-West Helena mayor seeks arrest of Humane Society director (2008-07-17)
James Valley says Ruby Burton broke the law by releasing dogs from what she called a sub-standard city pound.
Lawyers: Arkansas execution method 'dangerous' (2008-07-17)
Attorneys for death-row inmates ask judge to allow a challenge to Arkansas's lethal injection process, despite recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that a similar Kentucky method is constitutional.
LR police name officers involved in shooting death (2008-07-17)
Three officers have been suspended after the incident Wednesday morning.
UA study: International terrorists strike close (2008-07-17)
Terrorism Research Center finds that attackers usually live within 30 miles of their targets.
Ark. House plans to block former lawmaker's return (2008-07-17)
Incoming speaker Robbie Wills says he'll ask members to change the rules to prevent Dwayne Dobbins from serving.
Ben Vereen to headline benefit for UAMS' Psychiatric Research Institute (2008-07-16)
Broadway legend comes to Little Rock and uses talents to raise awarness about traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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UCA president says he'll return $300K bonus (2008-07-16)
Lu Hardin says pressure from faculty led in part to his decision.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hear Hardin interviewed by FM 89's Ron Breeding.
Halter defends office campaigning for Ark. lottery (2008-07-16)
But an opponent of the measure says the practice amounts to the state helping fund a political campaign.
LRPD shooting leaves burglary suspect dead (2008-07-16)
Three officers are placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
Quapaw Bathhouse open after renovations (2008-07-16)
The Quapaw Bathhouse will join the buckstaff as a functioning facility in Hot Springs after 24 years closed.
Report: Arkansas payday lenders escape regulation (2008-07-16)
Advocacy group says a third of the lenders ordered to shut down have remained open with a new business model.
Lake Maumelle passes federal group's water test (2008-07-15)
Testing by the U.S. Geological Survey shows that Lake Maumelle's water does not have any significant amount of pharmaceuticals or other contaminants.
Helicopter crash in Baxter County kills 2 (2008-07-15)
An Army Corps of Engineers spokesman says the helicopter clipped power lines from Norfolk dam either before or as it crashed.
Ark. to take over troubled school district (2008-07-15)
The state will take over the financially troubled Greenland School District rather than annex it to another district.
Pope Co. wedding shooting suspect pleads innocent (2008-07-15)
The lawyer for Patrick Duvall, accused of shooting four peopl at an outdoor wedding, says his client suffers from PTSD.
AME church selects new bishop for Ark., Okla (2008-07-13)
Rev. Samuel L. Green replaces the retiring Rev. Richard Allen Chappelle, Sr.
UCA president says auditing mistake made (2008-07-13)
Lu Hardin says mistake was delay in repaying public funds with private money.
Judge denies request to stop work at SWEPCO site (2008-07-11)
The federal judge has refused to halt site work for SWEPCO's Hemstead County coal-fired plant, saying that would be too costly.
Elementary music teachers gather at UALR for percussion workshops (2008-07-11)
A world-renowned percussionist shares his skills with Arkansas educators.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hear a full report from FM 89's Scott Southern.
KATV, Deltic, UALR Public Radio agree on tower use (2008-07-11)
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Listen to the full news conference online.
Matt Jones arrested on felony drug charge (2008-07-10)
Former Razorback star, now with NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, is busted on Fayetteville's Dickson Street early Thursday.
Legal opinion sought on college president's bonus (2008-07-10)
AG asked to rule on legality of Lu Hardin's $300K payment.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Read the full text of the UCA board chair's letter requesting the opinion.
6 men escape Miller County jail, 4 caught (2008-07-10)
Four of six escapees from the Miller County jail in Texarkana have been caught; one never got out of the jail yard.
Jonesboro police say 1 arrested after drug illnesses (2008-07-10)
Police say the drug - sold as cocaine - was either extra-pure or contaminated with a toxin, sending five to the hospital.
Ark. students show gains in geometry, algebra (2008-07-10)
But high school juniors' literacy scores remained flat on this year's tests released by the state Department of Education.
Beebe releases $200K from fund for trauma system (2008-07-10)
Governor says money is first step toward needed statewide emergency health care network.
Home BancShares reports $2.1M embezzlement (2008-07-09)
Home BancShares' banks include First State Bank of Conway, Community Bank, Twin Cities Bank of North Little Rock, and Marine Bank in southern Florida.
Man, daughter charged in July 4 fireworks stabbing (2008-07-09)
Police say woman and her father attacked a fifteen-year-old after her baby was hit by a bottle rocket.
High temps signal summer heat is here in Arkansas (2008-07-08)
Little Rock opens "cooling center" as officials work to limit heat-related illness and death.
Arkansas activists form health care campaign coalition (2008-07-08)
Labor, religious leaders plan to lobby for federal legislation to provide more affordable health care.
Fake bouts showing men kissing draw suspicion (2008-07-08)
Fort Smith, Texarkana fights were apparantly part of a scam filmed for the new movie by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.
Beebe says he'll oppose immigration measure in '09 (2008-07-08)
Governor says he's still undecided on lottery measure.
Ark. woman's death brings Feb. 5 storm toll to 14 (2008-07-08)
Dorothy Viera of Atkins has died from injuries sustained during the Super Tuesday tornadoes.
Signatures for Ark. adoption, foster ban submitted (2008-07-08)
A group aiming to keep gays from adopting in Arkansas are one step closer to the November ballot, while an anti-illegal immigration group has fallen short.
Ark. soldier killed in Iraq (2008-07-08)
First Seargent Anthony L. Woodham was killed in an electrical accident, the first of the 39th Brigade's to die in its second tour of Iraq.
Group: Illegal immigrant measure lacks signatures (2008-07-07)
The measure, to prevent illegal immigrants from getting most public benefits, is about 10,000 signatures short at today's deadline.
Adoption petitons filed, immigration measure falls short (2008-07-07)
Monday was the deadline for backers of ballot measures to file petitions for November ballot.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hear audio from state capitol news conference by Secure Arkansas Chairwoman Jeannie Burlsworth.
Report suggests greater Arkansas after-school programs (2008-07-07)
UACS study finds half of surveyed children say they are unsupervised after school on a regular basis.
Monday last day for turning in petitions (2008-07-06)
Adoption, lottery among the proposals aimed at November election ballot.
Newton Co. told its jail at Jasper below standards (2008-07-04)
Newton County Jail closed because of poor conditions and inmates are moved to the Carroll County Jail.
DHS files stolen from back seat of doctor's car (2008-07-04)
State Department of Human Services waits over a month to inform people that their personal medical records were stolen.
More space OK'd for disaster trailer site in Ark. (2008-07-04)
The city of Hope receives more money from the federal government to store more FEMA trailers.
Pine Bluff federal building renamed for Howard (2008-07-03)
The late U.S. District Judge George Howard Jr. was the first black to serve as a federal judge in Arkansas.
Beebe forms group to help returning soldiers (2008-07-03)
Task force will look at readjustment issues facing Arkansas vets.
Arkansas residents likely to stay close for 4th of July (2008-07-03)
Gas prices are expected to keep many motorists from taking long trips this holiday.
Quapaw Baths gets ready to open on Bathhouse Row (2008-07-03)
A private business is preparing to open its doors at the refurbished Quawpaw Baths in Hot Springs.
Police: Ex-convict suspected of killing 8 is captured (2008-07-02)
Among the suspected victims of Nicholas Sheley is a couple from Sherwood who were staying at a hotel in Festus, Mo.
Baptist Health notifies 1,800 patients of ID fraud (2008-07-02)
The patients' records were compromised by a North Little Rock emergency room worker now accused of identity fraud.
SWEPCO applies to build line from planned plant (2008-07-02)
$31-million project would take power from Hempstead County plant to Bowie, Texas.
Backers of Ark. adoption ban to submit signatures (2008-07-02)
Though it says some may be invalidated, the Family Council has enough signatures to submit its proposed ban on adoption by cohabiting unwed couples.
Arkansas builds $176.5M surplus in fiscal year (2008-07-02)
Governor says good news may mean state will revisit budget cuts previously enacted.
National Orchestra to have residency in Arkansas (2008-07-02)
Kennedy Center-affiliated group plans concerts in Conway, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, Little Rock and Helena-West Helena.
Lawsuit targets Riceland in modified rice claim (2008-07-02)
Suit claims Stuttgart co-op delayed telling farmers the genetically modified strain had gotten into the food supply.
Hardin says board should say more about bonus (2008-07-02)
UCA President's $300K payment was approved during May 2 executive session, but not confirmed until reporters began asking questions this week.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hear FM 89's full interview with Lu Hardin.
2 Ark. ballot measure backers to submit signatures (2008-07-02)
Immigration, adoption proposals are aimed at November general election ballot.
Wesley Clark won't back off critique of McCain (2008-07-01)
Retired general and Little Rock native says there's no need for him to apologize for weekend comments critical of GOP presidential candidate.
Bush to visit Ark. to talk housing, raise GOP cash (2008-07-01)
Bush will talk with clients of a housing counseling program offered by Family Service Agency in North Little Rock.
Death penalty sought against Marcyniuk (2008-07-01)
A prosuctor says the killing of UA student Katie Wood was especially cruel and depraved.
Natural gas pipeline to bring 1,350 jobs to Ark. (2008-06-30)
The pipeline, for Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, travels from Conway County to Mississippi.
Wal-Mart to revamp logo at its U.S. stores (2008-06-30)
The store is not commenting on the new design, but one report says the star-hyphen will be eliminated.
Vic Snyder and Betsy Singleton expecting triplets (2008-06-30)
60-year old central Arkansas congressman and his 47-year old wife already have two year old son.
Shotgun Stories coming to DVD (2008-06-30)
The locally filmed hit from writer/director Jeff Nichols will be available on home video Tuesday, July 1st.
Minister gets 40-year sentence for stabbing (2008-06-28)
A Forrest City minister was sentenced to 40 years in prison for stabbing his estranged wife at a doctor's office waiting room.
House destroyed after woman finds burning cross (2008-06-28)
A rental home where a mother with three biracial sons lived burned to the ground only days after she says people set a wooden cross ablaze in her yard.
Arrest warrant issued over mayor's release of dogs (2008-06-28)
A special judge has issued an arrest warrant for the mayor of Helena-West Helena on animal cruelty charges after he ordered 10 stray dogs turned loose in a nearby national forest.
Ark.'s largest university goes tobacco-free - everywhere (2008-06-28)
Arkansas' largest university will rely on common courtesy when its new campus-wide ban on cigarettes, cigars, pipes and tobacco use of any kind goes into effect Tuesday.
Deputy: Brother, 4, accidentally shoots sister, 5 (2008-06-28)
Calhoun County sheriff's deputies say a 4-year-old boy moving into a new house with his family found a handgun and accidentally shot his 5-year-old sister with it.
Union County justice arrested for shooting at men (2008-06-28)
A Union County justice of the peace has been arrested for seven felony counts of aggravated assault, after a state police investigation found he fired an assault rifle at hunters in March.
Official says FEMA trailers being shipped to Iowa (2008-06-28)
A Federal Emergency Management Agency official says mobile homes are being shipped to Iowa to provide housing for flood victims.
Regulators approve Entergy Arkansas power plant buy (2008-06-28)
State regulators say Entergy Arkansas Inc. can raise its customers' average monthly bills by 73 cents so the utility can buy a 210 million dollar power plant in Louisiana.
Private security van crashes, killing 2 inmates (2008-06-28)
The driver of a private security firm van ferrying prison inmates through south Arkansas fell asleep behind the wheel yesterday, causing a crash that killed two prisoners and injured four others.
Arkansas's largest snake gets name Monday (2008-06-28)
The Little Rock Zoo to announce winner of contest to name 20-foot python.
Lowell woman says she's arrested over paid ticket (2008-06-28)
An apparent court mix-up got a Lowell woman's name on a list of criminals with active warrants leading to her arrest by a team of Bentonville police officers and U.S. Marshals during a sweep.
Pulaski Clerk removing SSNs from online documents (2008-06-28)
Pulaski County Clerk Pat O'Brien says he's temporarily shutting down a Web site that allowed users to search real estate records online, so he can remove thousands of Social
Security numbers from the documents.
2 similar diamond heists hit South in 2-day span (2008-06-27)
Thursday heist in Pine Bluff nets an estimated $500,000 in stones.
Ark. regulators decline to call carbon dioxide a pollutant (2008-06-27)
Regulators say they will wait until the federal government takes action to combat global warming.
Mtn. Home kidnapping suspect to have mental exam (2008-06-27)
Smantha House-Baser pleaded not guilty to kidnapping in the removal of a toddler from a Mountain Home day care.
Halter to turn in lottery signatures (2008-06-26)
The announcement comes as Halter's lottery campaign spars with opponents on how much money the lottery would bring in.
Halter turns in lottery signatures (2008-06-26)
Supporters needed 77,468 signatures -- they submitted 138,000 for certification.
Mexico prohibits poultry imports from Arkansas over bird flu outbreak (2008-06-26)
A strain of the flu which was incommunicable to humans was found in a western Arknasas flock earlier this month.
Ark. court denies defense requests in boys murder case (2008-06-26)
Two of the so-called West Memphis Three will not be able to raise evidence they say was kept from the jury.
New Fed report shows slowing LR economy (2008-06-25)
Consumer spending, home sales lead the downturn. WEB EXCLUSIVE: Read the full report.
Bermuda clears Arkansas lawyer on gun charges (2008-06-25)
Gary Barket had faced up to 10 years in prison after being stopped with a gun his his luggage at island airport.
President to vist LR next week (2008-06-25)
George Bush will attend fundraiser for Arkansas GOP on Tuesday.
Ark. correction director proposes new prison (2008-06-25)
If approved, the proposed 2,050-bed prison would be the state's largest.
2 dead after crash on U.S. 67 bridge (2008-06-25)
A big rig crashed into an electronic sign and a highway department truck, killing a highway worker and the truck driver.
Lottery studies differ on projected income (2008-06-25)
Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families release reports on lottery proposal.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Read both reports in full.
Study: Is anti-meth law driving up cocaine use? (2008-06-25)
UAMS researchers talked with hundreds of meth and cocaine users.
Sickness at NW Arkansas health unit remains mystery (2008-06-24)
Officials say it may never be known what caused 31 people to seek medical attention last week.
Wash. Co. health unit still closed after illnesses (2008-06-24)
The unit was closed last week after 30 people complained of nausea, dizziness, and in a few cases, excessive drooling.
Clinton Library hosts National Issues Forums (2008-06-24)
Historic initiative at the Clinton Library gives area residents a chance to discuss public policy issues and inform policymakers.
Arkansas awarded $3.7M grant from EPA (2008-06-24)
Money will go to state's non-point source pollution-management program.
Engineering firm to build $10M HQ in N. Little Rock (2008-06-24)
120 new jobs to be added at new facility in Northshore Business Park.
Arkansas expanding tests for newborns (2008-06-24)
New rule taking effect July 1 requires screening for 29 conditions.
Arkansas takes another look at four-day work week (2008-06-24)
Soaring gas prices have state officials rethinking ways to cut down on fuel consumption.
Essential Air Service to rural Arkansas towns is threatened by high fuel prices (2008-06-24)
But some say the time for cutbacks to subsidized flights into small airports is long overdue.
Police arrest teenager in kidnapping of Ark. boy (2008-06-24)
An 18-year-old woman was arrested in the kidnapping of a 16-month-old boy from a daycare center.
Pine Bluff Arsenal finishes VX weapons destruction (2008-06-23)
The Pine Bluff Arsenal says it has finished destroying VX nerve-agent land mines.
Malvern woman killed in hit and run (2008-06-23)
Police say 30-year-old woman sat down in middle of highway Saturday night.
UALR gets $1 million for nursing scholarships (2008-06-23)
Gift from the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation expands program started in 2003.
Beebe to request more money for incentives fund (2008-06-23)
Fund is exhausted after $10 million was offered last week to attract new Hewlitt-Packard project to Conway.
Ark. pilot arrested on alcohol charge just before flight (2008-06-21)
An Arkansas pilot for a private air ambulance company was arrested on an alcohol-related charge at a Kentucky airport just before he was to fly on a trip with a paralyzed man and his wife.
LR artist commissioned to sculpt bust of Win Rockefeller (2008-06-21)
A Little Rock artist once hired by Win Rockefeller to teach his children how to sculpt now faces a more solemn task -- creating a sculpture of the late lieutenant governor for Arkansas' capitol.
Hagerstown woman sues Wal-Mart (2008-06-21)
A Hagerstown woman who filed suit against Wal-Mart is asking for damages for herself and her son, who, she says, was born prematurely after she fell in a store.
Arkansas test scores show gains for minority students (2008-06-20)
Overall, students did better this year on benchmark exams than last.
30+ ill at NW Ark. health dept.; nausea, drooling (2008-06-19)
Employees, patients fell sick this morning; officials say pesticides may be to blame.
Officials announce fugitive arrests (2008-06-19)
Approximately 120 fugitives were taken into custody in a roundup stretching from Mississippi into Arkansas and Tennessee.
Hewlett-Packard to hire 1,200 at Conway center (2008-06-19)
Governor says $40K jobs will keep educated young people at home in Arkansas.
Green Party can't find rival to run against Dobbins (2008-06-18)
Former NLR lawmaker appears to be headed back to legislature after resigning in 2005 to settle a felony sexual assault charge.
Lowell man convicted of 2 deaths gets parole (2008-06-18)
Timothy Howell had served less than three years of one 10-year sentence.
Sharp Co. alcohol proposal could be on Nov. ballot (2008-06-18)
Ruth Reynolds says she's collected about 4,500 signatures - more than the 4,369 required.
Canine Controversy Continues in the city of Helena-West Helena (2008-06-18)
Helena-West Helena mayor faces possible criminal charges over alleged animal cruelty.
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Are Arkansas banks safe? (2008-06-18)
FM 89 News talks with an expert about this week's federal sanctions against two banks because of bad loans tied to the housing crisis.
Budget cuts put squeeze on Ark. State Police (2008-06-17)
State police have no money for new hires or promotions in the coming fiscal year, and no annual training academy for troopers.
Report: Most Ark. schools ban vending machine junk food (2008-06-17)
A new report says that 61 percent of Arkansas school districts ban junk food in school vending machines, up from just 18 percent in 2004.
Metropolitan, 2nd bank sanctioned by federal regulators (2008-06-17)
Troubled commerical real estate market to blame for bad loans.
Recycling in Central Arkansas: Part Two (2008-06-17)
FM89 goes on a tour of central Arkansas's regional recycling center.
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Report: Most Ark. schools ban vending machine junk food (2008-06-17)
2003 state law was intended to address childhood obesity.
Report: Major employment announcement coming for Conway (2008-06-16)
Hewlitt-Packard facility could bring 1,200 new jobs to central Arkansas.
Interview with Graham Gordy (2008-06-16)
The Arkansan co-writer of Mike Myers' new comedy, "The Love Guru."
Recycling in Central Arkansas: Part One (2008-06-16)
Regional solid waste district recycles tons of garbage and starts new initiative to help keep Arkansas clean.
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Texas police arrest man wanted in LR child death (2008-06-14)
A man accused of killing a 19-month-old boy late last year was arrested Friday at Tyler, Texas, police said.
AP News Analysis: Fight over disputed runoff not over (2008-06-14)
Moments after his colleagues voted to keep him in the Senate despite a election they called rife with fraud, Jack Crumbly said he believed the two-year battle over his victory was finally over.
ASU Red Wolves license plates available (2008-06-13)
Plates showing the new Arkansas State University Red Wolves mascot are now available in all of the state's counties.
Arkansas city releases shelter dogs into national forest (2008-06-13)
Mayor James Valley ordered about 10 dogs released into the forest since their shelter at the sanitation department was being criticized.
Racing Commission gives nod to 'keno' game (2008-06-12)
The commisssion today agreed that the proposed version involves some level of skill, and can be added to Southland and Oaklawn.
Beebe suspending appointments to MLK commission (2008-06-12)
Gov. Mike Beebe says he won't make appointments to the embattled King Commission until lawmakers review its structure next year.
Ark. Senate votes 19-12 to allow colleague to keep seat (2008-06-12)
That decision was reached despite a panel's conclusion that Jack Crumbly's victory in a Democratic runoff was marked by "flagrant" fraud.
More than 10 cars damaged in fire at XNA parking lot (2008-06-11)
Authorities say more than 10 vehicles were damaged in a parking lot fire at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
Judge OKs mental exam for Jonesboro school shooter (2008-06-11)
Police say Johnson took a debit card left by a disabled man at a gas station where Johnson worked.
Man pleads guilty to shooting Ashdown car dealer (2008-06-11)
A man accused of fatally shooting an Ashdown car dealer has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty.
Jefferson Co. judge says vote on sales tax election invalid (2008-06-11)
The Jefferson County judge says he didn't have the authority to cast the tie-breaking vote.
Hot Springs theme park sold to Florida company (2008-06-10)
Terms of the deal between PARC Management and Magic Springs Development Co. were not disclosed.
Arkansas files revised execution protocols (2008-06-10)
The protocol is intended to ensure that death-row inmates are unconscious before they are given the final, lethal drugs, which could otherwise cause pain.
Island Air drops federal contract to serve Ark. towns (2008-06-10)
Island Air was selected in May by the U.S. Department of Transportation to serve Harrison and Hot Springs.
Ark. education board denies charter school's request to move (2008-06-09)
School director says rising gas prices make it necessary to move the school closer to its students.
Judge to decide Ark. coal-fired power plant dispute (2008-06-09)
SWEPCO is awaiting state approval of an air quality permit, but has begun site work on about 3,000 acres near Fulton.
Ark. board approves new code of ethics for teachers (2008-06-09)
State teachers have to abide by new set of rules that outline appropriate conduct.
Goody's Family Clothing files for Chapter 11 (2008-06-09)
Department store closes 69 stores and an Arkansas distribution center.
UA trustees offer $50M to buy Fayetteville school propery (2008-06-07)
The University of Arkansas has offered 50 million dollars to buy the 40-acre adjacent Fayetteville High School property.
Deputies: 2 St. Francis County inmates attempted to escape (2008-06-07)
St. Francis County sheriff's deputies say two jail inmates face new charges after trying to escape by digging away at the concrete wall of their cell.
Juror cell-phone use leads to new trial for former alderman (2008-06-07)
A juror's use of a cell phone to talk with her family during deliberations in the trial of an alderman accused of theft has resulted in a mistrial after the jury convicted the man - but without starting deliberations following that juror's replacement.
Wal-Mart repeats low-price mantra at Fayetteville meeting (2008-06-06)
At its annual shareholders meeting, Wal-Mart says its low-price focus has paid off in a slow economy.
Booneville ex-superintendent faced sex allegation (2008-06-06)
Bobby Ashley also was accused of sending explicit text messages and altering a school gas log to get fuel for personal use.
Eight proposals vie for space on the November general election ballot (2008-06-06)
Casino, term limits measures among those least likely to go before voters this fall.
Beebe: State surprised by Verizon Wireless' Alltel bid (2008-06-06)
Trying to meet with Verizon execs to discuss future of Arkansas jobs, Beebe says.
It's official: Verizon Wireless agrees to buy Alltel for $5.9B (2008-06-05)
Merger with LR-based Alltel makes Verizon the largest cell phone company in America.
Vodafone confirms Verizon's Alltel talks (2008-06-05)
The Verizon stakeholder confirmed that Verizon may buy Little Rock-based Alltel.
Verizon Wireless agrees to buy Alltel in $28-billion deal (2008-06-05)
Verizon Wireless has agreed to buy Little Rock-based Alltel Corporation, which would make it by far the largest cellular carrier in the U.S.
Alltel CEO discusses Verizon buyout (2008-06-05)
Scott Ford says Alltel's LR HQ could become regional office for Verizon, but hundreds may lose their jobs.
Faulkner County legislative race turns into fight among heavyweights (2008-06-05)
Bill Clinton, Mike Beebe lend their names to candidates in half-million dollar campaign.
Sen. Lincoln shifts support to Barack Obama (2008-06-05)
Arkansas's senior senator says she's glad Hillary Clinton now plans to endorse Obama this weekend. WEB EXCLUSIVE: Hear an extended interview with Lincoln.
Trial set for friend of man accused of staging bridge jump (2008-06-04)
A judge in Texarkana has set a September trial date for a man accused of helping conceal the whereabouts of a friend who faked jumping off a bridge to avoid criminal charges.
Officials: 15,000 hens in Arkansas to be killed after some test positive for bird-flu exposure (2008-06-04)
Officials say Tyson Foods of Springdale has begun killing and burying the carcasses of 15,000 hens from a flock that tested positive for exposure to a strain of the bird flu in northwest Arkansas.
Tractor and harp take stage at Hot Springs Music Festival (2008-06-04)
The performance follows last year's premiere of a piece for 100 Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Ark. campaign chairman for Clinton admits Obama victory (2008-06-04)
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, chair of Clinton's Arkansas campaign, says it's clear that Barak Obama has the Democratic nomination.
Decatur School District stops spending as audit underway (2008-06-04)
All accounts at the Decatur School District have been frozen after the state discovered that the district hasn't paid federal taxes.
Russellville doctor sues state medical board (2008-06-03)
The doctor says his equal protection rights were violated during disciplinary hearings.
Arkansas lawmakers recommend up to $58.8-million increase for schools (2008-06-03)
Extra money to help with salary hikes, increased cost of instructional materials.
Arkansas Rep announces $6-million capital campaign (2008-06-03)
Little Rock non-profit plans to renovate 20-year old Main St. facility, acquire new scenic shop.
Arkansas campaign chairman for Clinton predicts Obama nomination (2008-06-03)
But AG Dustin McDaniel says he's sticking with Clinton "until the last dog dies."
Storm winds topple trees, leave power outages (2008-06-02)
Winds of up to 60 mph whipped through Arkansas Sunday.
LRPD investigates home intrusion, fire that destroyed multi-million dollar Chenal Circle home (2008-06-02)
Little Rock TV station KTHV conducts a lengthy interview with victim Aaron Jones. See the KTHV video by clicking on this story.
Ark. AG asks Beebe to set execution date for Williams (2008-06-02)
The execution would be the first in the state since an unsuccessful U.S. Supreme Court challenge to lethal injection.
Arkansas officials wrestle with space crunch at state capitol complex (2008-06-02)
Hear our exclusive interview with Anne Laidlaw of the Arkansas Building Auhtority.
Ark. sheriffs' proposal struggling to gather signatures (2008-06-02)
The measure, supported by the Arkansas Sheriffs Association, would increase sheriffs' terms from two years to four.
Arkansas congressional members visit Afghanistan (2008-06-01)
Reps. Ross, Berry, Boozman travel to mideast this weekend as part of U.S. diplomatic mission.
Arkansas officials dedicate new hospital for mentally ill (2008-05-30)
130-bed facility replaces a facility criticized for not meeting needs of state's mentally ill.
Stolen Pepsi machine's trail easy to follow for Arkansas deputy (2008-05-30)
Hughes man arrested for stealing soda machine from nearby liquor store.
It's lights out for pro-Bush display (2008-05-30)
Jennings Osborne says he's taking down Little Rock light display because of vandals, not president's sagging popularity.
HS commission seeks dismissal of trademark attack (2008-05-29)
Spa City officials argue that the National Park Service has "long been aware" of city's use of "Hot Springs National Park Arkansas" in promotional materials.
Police: Crash that killed 2 Arkansans caused by tired driver (2008-05-29)
Investigators say alcohol played no role in accident involving Conway residents.
Arkansas Supreme Court says LR superintendent buyout constitutional (2008-05-29)
High court upholds Roy Brooks firing last year amid board fights over his tenure as superintendent.
Forecast: Ark. faces $1B college financial aid shortfall (2008-05-29)
Officials are already looking to a proposed state lottery to help solve an expected $1 billion shortfall in financial aid over the next three decades.
Gov. Beebe says he wants a first-offense animal cruelty felony law (2008-05-28)
Governor Mike Beebe says he'll take farmers' practices into consideration, but the state needs a law that makes cruelty a felony on the first offense.
Arkansas gas prices continue ascent (2008-05-28)
The average price in the state has risen 33 cents in the past month.
Clinton library weighs revamping, changing its exhibits (2008-05-28)
Discussions have begun about how best to showcase Bill Clinton's pursuits since leaving office.
$500-thousand bond set for suspect in wedding shooting (2008-05-28)
Suspect is accused of shooting bride, groom and a third person at outdoor marriage ceremony over the weekend in Pope County.
University cleanup of former radioactive site nearly done (2008-05-27)
Officials say that a five-year cleanup of a former burial site for low-level radioactive waste is nearly complete.
Ark. State Police say 10 killed in wrecks over holiday (2008-05-27)
Two men were killed in a collision Sunday on Arkansas 80 in Scott County.
Pine Bluff group failed to build promised homes (2008-05-26)
A nonprofit that got $500,000 in funding to build homes for the poor has sold just six homes in its ten years.
Rain drives campers out of flooded sites in Arkansas (2008-05-26)
About 20 people had to be rescued from islands near the White River as storms moved across the region.
Four injured in Pope County shooting at wedding (2008-05-26)
After the man, unknown to wedding guests, shot the bride, groom, and two others, witnesses chased him to a nearby restaurant.
NLR seeks federal permission for airborne crime fighting (2008-05-25)
Unmanned helicopter surveillance plan gets preliminary approval for testing only.
Corps considering private leases to run Arkansas campsites (2008-05-25)
Budget concerns are being blamed for the proposed changed.
Ark. primary drew record low turnout, election officials say (2008-05-24)
A record low number of voters cast ballots in Arkansas' primaries and non-partisan judicial elections this week.
Riverfest 2008 comes to Little Rock (2008-05-23)
A quarter-million people are expected at state's largest annual festival this weekend.
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State officials say Tuesday primary drew record low turnout (2008-05-23)
Only 18% of registered voters in Arkansas showed up at the polls this week.
State to require colleges to ask about immigration status (2008-05-23)
The move follows a news article showing two schools had given in-state tuition without asking about residency status.
Cleveland County voters reject sales tax for new jail (2008-05-22)
The no votes comes depite warnings that the current jail is too small and not in compliance with regulations.
2 Arkansans killed in Fla. accident along Interstate 10 (2008-05-22)
The SUV in which they were riding drove into an interstate highway median and went airborne.
Gruber unseats Griffen in Appeals Court balloting (2008-05-21)
Joyce Elliot defeats Sen. Irma Hunter Brown in most high-profile legislative race.
President names 10 Arkansas counties disaster areas (2008-05-21)
Bush's decision means residents can ask for federal help for temporary housing and home repairs.
LR police arrest suspect in shooting of 6-year-old girl (2008-05-21)
Little Rock police say they've arrested another man suspected of taking part in the heinous murder of Kamya Weathersby.
Barbara Sears Rockefeller, ex-wife of former Ark. governor, dies (2008-05-20)
Barabara Rockefeller, the mother of former Lieutenant Governor Win Paul Rockefeller, was 91.
Heat, voter apathy slow signatures for ballot measures (2008-05-20)
Lottery, immigration, adoption measures among those proposed for the fall general election ballot.
Ark. ballot measure campaigns look to primary for signatures (2008-05-20)
If you vote today, there's a good chance you'll be asked to sign a petition.
Huckabee says he would like to be McCain's No. 2 (2008-05-19)
Former governor again apologizes for his joke about a gun aimed at Barack Obama.
Arkansas highway department's fiber optics questioned by panel (2008-05-19)
Department official says they'll study whether they can allow other state agencies to share use of 600 miles of fiber optic cables in the state.
Governor Mike Beebe says he opposes illegal immigration measure (2008-05-19)
Measure proposed for November ballot would require all recipients of state benefits to prove they are in the country legally.
Handful of legislative races drive turnout in Arkansas primaries (2008-05-19)
Having no presidential race on ballot likely to reduce the number of voters who go to the polls this week.
Lawyer keeps Arkansas license after lying to Army (2008-05-17)
The Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct has allowed a lawyer to keep his license although he lied to Army investigators when he was working for the military as a civilian attorney in the Middle East.
Huckabee quips about gun aimed at Obama (2008-05-16)
Former Arkansas governor's quick wit gets him in trouble again.
AAA: Average price of gas in Arkansas up 40 cents in past month (2008-05-16)
Current average of $3.68 is highest ever recorded in Arkansas.
Arkansas drops to No. 50 of residents with 4-year degrees (2008-05-16)
Only West Virginia has fewer residetns without a bachelor's degree according to U.S. Census Bureau.
Mysterious Benedict Society launches into 2nd adventure (2008-05-16)
Little Rock author Trenton Lee Stewart is out with part two of his children's book trilogy about four gifted children who are called on to save the world.
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Judge sets June hearing on request to stop coal-fired plant (2008-05-15)
Hearing was held Thursday in Texarkana federal court on SWEPCO's proposed power plant project.
Senators Lincoln, Pryor vote to approve new farm bill (2008-05-15)
Arkansas Democrats join majority in 81-15 vote; president vows a veto.
State: May tornadoes damaged more than 620 Ark. homes (2008-05-15)
$3.4 million in damage reported to roads, bridges and other public structures alone.
Little Rock Film Festival offers movie lovers a smorgasbord of movie delights (2008-05-15)
Dozens of documentaries, narrative films, workshops and panel discussions are planned through Sunday night.
LR superintendent's firing, buyout at issue before court (2008-05-15)
High court justices hear arguments over the firing of Roy Brooks last year.
Revised animal-cruelty bill headed to Arkansas Legislature (2008-05-15)
Legislation proposed for 2009 session would make extreme cruelty a felony in Arkansas.
Toy sellers set safety limits ahead of legislation (2008-05-14)
The nation's biggest toy sellers are requiring their suppliers to meet new standards that limit the amount of lead and other metals and compounds in toys and children's products.
Whirlpool worker wins appeals court decision in injury case (2008-05-14)
The Arkansas Appeals Court has overturned a state panel's decision to deny a Whirlpool worker compensation for his on-the-job injuries.
Ark. court to review LR superintendent's firing, buyout (2008-05-14)
The Little Rock School Board's racially split vote last year to fire its superintendent and pay him $635,000 has prompted a review by Arkansas' highest court on whether such buyouts violate the state's constitution.
Huckabee attorney asks ethics panel to rewrite caution letter (2008-05-14)
Former governor wants it made clear he never admitted to breaking the law.
Halter to gather last signature needed for lottery proposal (2008-05-13)
State lottery initiative on its way to being placed on the general election ballot in November.
The Black Experience in America (2008-05-13)
Local author writes book that delves into the historic psyche of African Americans in order to combat modern ills.
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