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King Commmission co-chair supports director, concerned about commission's direction
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - The co-chairman of the troubled Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Friday, May 9, 2008
Senate to meet June 12 to hear case of disputed election
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - The state Senate has scheduled a historic meeting June 12 to decide whether a senator who won a disputed election can keep his seat. - Friday, May 9, 2008
Independent candidates certified for November ballot
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels on Thursday certified six independent candidates for the Nov. - Friday, May 9, 2008
Home sales fall 23 percent in March, prices up
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - The number of homes sold in Arkansas in March fell 22. - Friday, May 9, 2008
Windstream declares 25-cent dividend
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - Windstream Corp.'s board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents on its common stock Thursday. - Friday, May 9, 2008
Dillard's sales fall 4 percent in April
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. reported Thursday that April's same-store sales fell to $476. - Friday, May 9, 2008
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Beebe: Democratic leader right to rebuke members who help GOP candidates
By John Lyon
LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday he supports state Democratic Party Chairman Bill Gwatney in his effort to discourage elected Democrats from supporting Republican candidates. - Thu, May 08, 2008
McDaniel approves wording of illegal immigration measure
By John Lyon
LITTLE ROCK - After rejecting two previous versions, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Wednesday approved the name and ballot title of a proposed ballot initiative that would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to receive public benefits in Arka - Thu, May 08, 2008
Fiscal office explains $107 million cut in state budget next year
By Jason Wiest
LITTLE ROCK - An anticipated drop in individual income tax collections and sales tax collections in line with an economic downturn are the reason for a $107 million cut in Arkansas' budget forecast for the 2009 fiscal year, state fiscal officers said Wednes - Thu, May 08, 2008
State fiscal office: UA study overestimated economic impact of Fayetteville Shale
By Jason Wiest
LITTLE ROCK - Flaws in the original University of Arkansas study caused an overstatement in the projected economic impact of the Fayetteville Shale play, the deputy director of the state's fiscal office said Wednesday. - Thu, May 08, 2008
Democrats, Green Party seeking opponent for Dobbins
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Several potential write-in candidates have surfaced to possibly challenge a former state House member seeking to return after resigning his seat amid allegations he fondled a teenage girl, the Democratic Party of Arkansas said Wednesday. - Thu, May 08, 2008
Beebe makes call to kick off new 211 system
By John Lyon
LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe made a call to Arkansas' new 211 system during a news conference Wednesday marking the official launch of the program, which seeks to connect Arkansans with community services and volunteer opportunities. - Thu, May 08, 2008
Court affirms horse cruelty convictions
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - An Ashdown woman's conviction on four counts of cruelty animals and $4,000 fine was upheld by the state Court of Appeals Wednesday. - Thu, May 08, 2008
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Bill Clinton's angst
By John Brummett
Theories have arisen as to why Bill Clinton has behaved ineptly and inanely, offending blacks and misstating facts and angrily denying having plainly made those misstatements of fact. - Thu, May 08, 2008
Knost out from under scrutiny
By Harry King
LITTLE ROCK - For most of the golf world, the final round of The Masters was Trevor Immelman's par putt on No. - Thu, May 08, 2008
Big Brown trainer is subdued
By Harry King
LITTLE ROCK - Confident to the point of brash prior to the Kentucky Derby, Big Brown trainer Dick Dutrow is oddly subdued about the Preakness. - Wed, May 07, 2008
America's greatness: Is it in question?
by David Sanders
There are, for different reasons, individuals, both from the political right and left, who are plagued by a built-in proclivity for predicting the end of America's exceptional position as the world's only superpower. - Wed, May 07, 2008
Can Hillary win? A different view
By John Brummett
This will counterbalance the scenario offered in this space Sunday by which Hillary Clinton could still emerge as the Democratic nominee for president. - Tue, May 06, 2008
Nicklaus is about the competition
By Harry King
LITTLE ROCK - Between loosening up with softly struck pitching wedges and winding down after 285-yard drives, Jack Nicklaus offered advice for golfers from hackers to scratch players. - Tue, May 06, 2008
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Jack Nicklaus shows off his swing during at clinic Monday at The Alotian Club near Little Rock. - Tue, May 06, 2008
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