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Monday, May 7, 2007 Four seeking House speaker seat for 2009 session By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Even though the 86th General Assembly officially completed its work last week, one last piece of unfinished business will bring House members back to the state Capitol next year - selection of the House speaker-designate for the 2009 session. - Monday, May 7, 2007 Past News Gas prices may cause sticker shock, but not historically high - yet By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A 40 percent increase in retail gasoline prices over the past three months may have Arkansans grumbling, but motorists in the state are shelling out barely more for fuel than they did a year ago. - Sun, May 06, 2007 Former lawmaker who sued over 2005 appropriations OK with 2007 spending By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A former state lawmaker who sued the state in 2005 over legislative appropriations for local projects says he does not see a problem with appropriations passed during this year's session, provided state agencies distribute the money fairly. - Sun, May 06, 2007 Beebe: State must push multiple sites to lure businesses By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas cannot afford to "put all our eggs in one basket" when seeking to attract new businesses, Gov. - Sat, May 05, 2007 SWEPCO awards $700 million contract for Fulton power plant Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Southwestern Electric Power Company has awarded a $700 million engineering, procurement and construction contract as part of its plans to build a new $1. - Sat, May 05, 2007 Fiscal office names new personnel administrator Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A veteran of the state Department of Finance and Administration was named Friday to head the agency's personnel office. - Sat, May 05, 2007 Arkansas firm expanding into Texas Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, a market and communications firm based in Little Rock with an office in Springdale, is expanding into Texas. - Sat, May 05, 2007 Governor announces appointments to state panels Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced 19 appointments to state boards and commissions Friday. - Sat, May 05, 2007 Beebe signs order to separate Health, Human Services By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday signed an executive order to split the state Department of Health and Human Services into two separate agencies, undoing the two-year-old merger of Arkansas' two largest state agencies. - Fri, May 04, 2007 Ex-trooper pleads guilty to negligent homicide in disabled man's death By Robin Mero BENTONVILLE - A former state trooper pleaded guilty Thursday to negligent homicide in the March 2006 shooting death of a disabled man whom police mistook for a prison escapee. - Fri, May 04, 2007 Pulaski Tech shut down after police receive report of threat By D.J. Smith NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Officials closed campuses of Pulaski Technical College on Thursday after police received an anonymous 911 call about a threat of violence. - Fri, May 04, 2007 Dozier to step down as state police director By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Col. Steve Dozier, director of the state police, announced Thursday he would resign at the end of the month. - Fri, May 04, 2007 New hearing ordered in Fayetteville Sam's Club liquor case By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a new hearing on whether a new Sam's Club in Fayetteville should be granted a permit to sell alcohol. - Fri, May 04, 2007 Liver transplant program gets Medicare certification Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The medical center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received certification by the Medicare program for liver transplants, UAMS officials said Thursday. - Fri, May 04, 2007 Maumelle woman faces hate crime indictment Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A federal grand jury has returned a two-count indictment against a Maumelle woman who allegedly sent a threatening letter to a black family living near a Maumelle country club, interim U. - Fri, May 04, 2007 Judge rules Arkansas can't intervene in poultry pollution suit By John L. Moore TULSA, Okla. - Federal Judge Gregory Frizzell wasted little time Wednesday denying Arkansas' attempt to intervene in a lawsuit between Oklahoma and several major poultry companies over pollution in the Illinois River watershed. - Thu, May 03, 2007 State revenues roll in above forecast in April By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Individual income tax collections helped propel April state revenues above forecast, but the state's chief fiscal officer cautioned Wednesday that collections could correct themselves in the future. - Thu, May 03, 2007 Governor signs last bill of 2007 session By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The final bill of the 2007 legislative session received Gov. - Thu, May 03, 2007 Senate committee chairman denies member's accusations of disruption By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The chairman of the Senate Efficiency Committee on Wednesday denied accusations he was trying to block the committee from meeting, though he did express misgivings about a proposal by some committee members to hire a former Huckabee administra - Thu, May 03, 2007 Harvard Business Review editor offers advice on leadership By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Leaders are ultimately defined by how they handle stepping into positions of power for the first time, deal with a crisis and reignite passion for their jobs, the editor of the Harvard Business Review said Wednesday. - Thu, May 03, 2007 Supreme Court in Hope to hear murder appeal By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court was scheduled to convene on the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope campus today to hear the appeal of a double-murder conviction and life sentence given to an Oklahoma man in southwest Arkansas in 2005. - Thu, May 03, 2007 Marijuana manufacturing conviction upheld Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A three-year prison sentence given to a Crawford County man convicted of manufacturing marijuana was upheld by the Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday. - Thu, May 03, 2007 Wal-Mart employee's injury claim upheld Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected a Wal-Mart appeal in affirming a decision to award benefits to a worker injured at a company store in Alma. - Thu, May 03, 2007 Legislature passes appropriation bill, adjourns session By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The 86th General Assembly sent one last bill to the governor's desk Tuesday before adjourning the 2007 regular session. - Wed, May 02, 2007 Senator accuses committee chairman of 'disrupting process' By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A Senate committee's attempt to create a new staff position on the last day of the 2007 regular session failed Tuesday when not enough members showed up for a meeting to conduct business. - Wed, May 02, 2007 Lincoln to speak at graduation Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., is scheduled to be the commencement speaker at the Episcopal Collegiate School graduation May 19. - Wed, May 02, 2007 Vetoed appropriations win House approval in revised form By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Several legislative appropriations vetoed by Gov. - Tue, May 01, 2007 Halter is acting governor for another state event By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Lt. Gov. Bill Halter was acting governor during another state event Monday, the return of the Legislature to complete unfinished business for this year's regular session. - Tue, May 01, 2007 Home prices rise slightly, sales figures down Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The average price of a home in Arkansas rose slightly less than 1 percent in March, while prices declined on average in the state's largest county, according sales data released Monday. - Tue, May 01, 2007 Lawmakers return to end session By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - In recess since April 3, lawmakers were scheduled to return to the Capitol today to revamp a handful of capital improvement project bills vetoed by Gov. - Mon, Apr 30, 2007 Animal cruelty issue set for next session, By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - The opposing sides in the fight to make animal cruelty a felony figure to take up two years from now where they left off during the recent regular session, which produced no new penalties for brutalizing dogs, cats and horses. - Sun, Apr 29, 2007 Without wireline business, Alltel posts record revenues, profit falls 23 percent By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Alltel Corp.'s first-quarter earnings failed to meet analysts' expectations, falling 23 percent from a year ago when the company still had its traditional phone business, Alltel reported Friday. - Sat, Apr 28, 2007 Capitol to add visitors center By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Construction is scheduled to begin Sunday on a $450,000 visitors center at the state Capitol, the secretary of state's office said Friday. - Sat, Apr 28, 2007 Retention rates rising By Dan Craft BENTONVILLE - More college freshmen are returning for a second year at Arkansas schools, according to a state report on retention. - Sat, Apr 28, 2007 Special masters: Schools have means for adequacy, but vigilance needed By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The special masters in the Lake View school funding case reported to the state Supreme Court on Thursday the state's public schools should have the financial means now to provide students with an adequate education, although the state must be - Fri, Apr 27, 2007 HIV e-mail a hoax, health officials say By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - An e-mail currently in circulation that purports to be from a state human services employee and warns of possible HIV-infected blood in the ketchup at fast food restaurants is a hoax, officials said Thursday. - Fri, Apr 27, 2007 Disciplinary panel reprimands Lake View lawyer Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Former state lawmaker who was an attorney for the defunct school district whose lawsuit led to the current state school funding case was reprimanded Thursday by the state committee that disciplines lawyers. - Fri, Apr 27, 2007 Officials say new Web curriculum, test to prove job seekers have essential skills By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A new statewide Web-based curriculum will prepare Arkansans for a career readiness assessment, the results of which will be certified by Gov. - Fri, Apr 27, 2007 Teacher retirement board to consider dumping investments with ties to Sudan By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Trustees of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System board will consider divesting about $20 million in investments in Sudan, executive director Paul Doane said at the board's regular meeting Thursday. - Fri, Apr 27, 2007 Federal appeals court upholds jury verdict in inmate death case By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A federal appeals court Thursday upheld a jury verdict exonerating law enforcement officers in the 2000 death of a Crawford County jail inmate. - Fri, Apr 27, 2007 Home BancShares CEO receives car allowance, retirement plan Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Home BancShares Inc.'s board of directors approved a $1,500-per-month car allowance and a retirement plan for CEO John W. - Fri, Apr 27, 2007 Beebe appoints 13 to state panels Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following 13 appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions Thursday: - Fri, Apr 27, 2007 Ribbon cutting opens new Mexican consulate in state By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state's first foreign diplomatic office - a Mexican consulate - officially opened its doors Wednesday during a ribbon cutting and celebration that included authentic south-of-the-border music and food. - Thu, Apr 26, 2007 Court reverses denial of benefits in worker's death By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Workers' Compensation Commission should not have denied benefits for a Hampton city employee who died after being exposed on the job to chlorine gas, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 26, 2007 Kohler to lead effort for UAMS branch in NW Arkansas Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A former Oregon university president will head efforts to open a satellite campus of Arkansas' only medical school in Northwest Arkansas, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 26, 2007 Murphy Oil first quarter profits fall 5 percent By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Lower oil and natural gas production, as well as lower sales prices during the first quarter, were to blame for a 5 percent fall in profits, Murphy Oil Co. - Thu, Apr 26, 2007 Court: Rules different for vehicle, dwelling searches By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected a Philadelphia man's argument that an Arkansas State Police trooper should have advised him of his right to refuse a search before searching his vehicle. - Thu, Apr 26, 2007 Appeals court affirms misdemeanor loitering conviction By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A man who appealed a guilty verdict to a misdemeanor sexual solicitation charge in Sabastian County had his conviction upheld Wednesday by the state Court of Appeals. - Thu, Apr 26, 2007 Prisoner abuse harmful to all, students told By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Cruelty to prisoners undermines the core principles of democracy, antagonizes needed allies in the war on terror and doesn't work, a panel of legal and government experts told University of Arkansas students on Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 26, 2007 Quick response kept 2000 UA shooting from becoming massacre, UA chancellor says By John Lyon NORTH LITTLE ROCK - When University of Arkansas graduate student James Easton Kelly fatally shot his faculty advisor, professor John Locke, on the university's Fayetteville campus in 2000, the response by university police was swift. - Wed, Apr 25, 2007 Appeals judge responds to charges By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - In a response to charges brought against him by a state disciplinary panel, Arkansas Appeals Court Judge Wendell Griffen said Tuesday his public comments on the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina and other topics were protected - Wed, Apr 25, 2007 More counties added to crop damage list By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in four more counties because of crop damage that occurred during recent record-low temperatures. - Wed, Apr 25, 2007 Top Dillard's execs paid $15.3 million in 2006 Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Top executives at Dillard's Inc. received a total of $15. - Wed, Apr 25, 2007 Rove to speak in Springdale Arkansas News Bureau SPRINGDALE - Presidential adviser Karl Rove will speak next month at the annual Washington County Lincoln Day Dinner in Springdale. - Wed, Apr 25, 2007 UCA extends football coach's contract Arkansas News Bureau CONWAY - The contract of University of Central Arkansas football coach Clint Conque was extended through 2011, the school said Tuesday. - Wed, Apr 25, 2007 Immigration important, but not primary's issue, Huckabee says By Doug Thompson ROGERS - Illegal immigration is an important issue in the Republican presidential primary, but not the only issue, candidate and former governor Mike Huckabee said Tuesday. - Wed, Apr 25, 2007 Outspoken judge faces formal charges By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state panel that disciplines judges formally charged Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Wendell Griffen on Monday with violating the code of judicial conduct by making public comments about the Bush administration, the Iraq war and other topi - Tue, Apr 24, 2007 Study: Pre-kindergarten programs can aid Hispanic students By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Significant achievement gaps exist between white and Hispanic students, but effective pre-kindergarten programs can help reduce those gaps, the head of a national task force said Monday. - Tue, Apr 24, 2007 Banking association announces new measures to curb robberies By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A 30 percent rise in bank robberies statewide in 2006 and the state's first-ever bank robbery fatality last December have prompted the Arkansas Bankers Association to begin reward and robbery prevention programs, the association announced Mon - Tue, Apr 24, 2007 New program to train providers of assistance to crime victims By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will use a $195,000 federal grant to establish a statewide Arkansas Victim Assistance Academy, officials said Monday. - Tue, Apr 24, 2007 Deltic Timber reports 65 percent rise in net income for first quarter Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Deltic Timber Corp. announced Monday that net income for the first quarter of 2007 increased 65 percent to $6. - Tue, Apr 24, 2007 Acxiom partners with Oracle to offer data management product Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom Corp.'s latest partnership will be with Oracle Corp. - Tue, Apr 24, 2007 Governor announces appointments to state panels Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced 18 appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions Monday. - Tue, Apr 24, 2007 It's What She Scattered: Remembering Helen Robson Walton By Lana F. Flowers BENTONVILLE - "It's not what you gather in life, it's what you scatter in life that tells the kind of life you have lived. - Tue, Apr 24, 2007 New home for Mexican consulate in LR set to open By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A grand opening is planned for Arkansas' new Mexican Consulate this week amid fanfare by supporters pushing economic prospects and protest by an opponent who warns of a surge of illegal immigrants into the state. - Mon, Apr 23, 2007 Quickly recovered economy, conservative budgets lead many states to surpluses By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas is among dozens of states nationwide that benefited from conservative budgeting and an economy that bounced back quickly from recession. - Sun, Apr 22, 2007 Legislature to return early to retool capital projects funding By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Legislature will return April 30 to retool a half-dozen capital improvement bills vetoed by Gov. - Sat, Apr 21, 2007 New Arkansas law seeks to block mentally ill people from buying guns By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - As reports on the deadly shootings at Virginia Tech dominated the news Monday, one Arkansas lawmaker reflected on a bill he sponsored this year - legislation he said could have a far greater affect on public safety than colleagues realized whe - Sat, Apr 21, 2007 Arkansas' unemployment rate drops to lowest level since 2001 Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' unemployment rate fell one-tenth of 1 percent in March to 4. - Sat, Apr 21, 2007 Clear Channel sells TV stations, including two in Little Rock By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Clear Channel Communications Inc. announced Friday it would sell its television group, which includes Fox and CW affiliates in Little Rock, to a private equity firm for $1. - Sat, Apr 21, 2007 Beebe: Indian casino in Fort Smith would defy will of people By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Creation of an Indian casino in Fort Smith would result in lost tax dollars for the state and would defy the will of the people, Gov. - Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Beebe gets high marks from pre-k advocacy group By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe was one of 29 governors praised by a public education advocacy group Thursday for making pre-kindergarten a priority. - Fri, Apr 20, 2007 DHHS deputy director stepping down Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Former state Rep. Steve Jones of Marion will become deputy director of the Department of Health and Human Services next month, the department has announced. - Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Game and Fish OKs Searcy County land purchase for elk habitat By Joe Mosby LITTLE ROCK - The state Game and Fish Commission agreed Thursday to pay $8. - Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Stephens Group partners with Little Rock marketing firm Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Vestcom International Inc., a Little Rock-based firm that provides data-driven, shelf-edge marketing solutions in the grocery, drug and mass merchandising industries, announced Thursday it reached an agreement with two private equity firms, in - Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Alltel declares quarterly dividend Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Alltel's board of directors declared regular quarterly dividends on the company's common stock on Thursday. - Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Simmons First announces record first quarter earnings Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Simmons First National Corp. announced Thursday record first-quarter earnings for the period that ended March 31. - Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Home Bancshares posts record first quarter earnings Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Home BancShares Inc. announced Thursday record first-quarter earnings of $4. - Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Arkansas Right to Life satisfied with Supreme Court decision By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas abortion rights opponents and advocates alike viewed Wednesday's U. - Thu, Apr 19, 2007 No special treatment for killer who works at Governor's Mansion, Beebe says By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A convicted murderer who has been recommended by the state Parole Board for executive clemency will receive no special consideration for working as a trusty at the Governor's Mansion, Gov. - Thu, Apr 19, 2007 Baker to step down as chairman of GOP By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - State Sen. Gilbert Baker, R-Conway, announced Wednesday he plans to step down as chairman of the Republican Party of Arkansas. - Thu, Apr 19, 2007 Arkansas to join multi-state initiative for two-year colleges By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas has been invited to participate in a multi-state initiative designed to help low-income and minority students attending community college improve graduation rates, the state Department of Higher Education said Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 19, 2007 Southwestern Energy donation to provide energy, economics education Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - High school students throughout the natural gas rich Fayetteville Shale region in north central Arkansas will benefit from a new economics and energy industry curriculum made possible by a donation from Southwestern Energy Co. - Thu, Apr 19, 2007 Court: Lawsuit against satellite radio company can proceed By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - An Arkansas man's lawsuit alleging that XM Satellite Radio falsely advertises its music channels as 100 percent commercial-free can proceed in U. - Thu, Apr 19, 2007 Judge candidate can't host fundraiser for Pryor Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A judicial ethics panel recommended Wednesday that a candidate for juvenile judge in Pulaski County next year should not be co-host a fundraiser for U. - Thu, Apr 19, 2007 Attorneys praise Legislature's work on school funding issues By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Lawyers for school districts that challenged the adequacy of school funding in Arkansas generally gave the Legislature favorable reviews Tuesday for addressing deficiencies during this year's legislative session. - Wed, Apr 18, 2007 Parole board recommends clemency for blues musician By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - An Arkansas blues musician who was the first person charged under the state's "drug kingpin" law could be released from prison if Gov. - Wed, Apr 18, 2007 Governor names state drug director Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Fran Flener of Batesville was named Arkansas' drug director on Tuesday by Gov. - Wed, Apr 18, 2007 Hospitality group alarmed at tax attempts By Doug Thompson ROGERS - Legislative attempts to raise hospitality-related taxes this year, when the state had a $919 million surplus, bodes ill for the industry in future legislative sessions, the director of the Arkansas Hospitality Association warned members Tuesday. - Wed, Apr 18, 2007 Lake View hearing today By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Lake View school funding case appears to be coming to a close, the lead lawyer said Monday. - Tue, Apr 17, 2007 Legislator no longer seeking veto override By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The sponsor of a consumer protection bill that was vetoed last week by Gov. - Tue, Apr 17, 2007 ThermoEnergy to acquire CASTion Corp. LITTLE ROCK - ThermoEnergy Corp. will acquire one of its subcontractors, CASTion Corp. - Tue, Apr 17, 2007 Acxiom partners with research firm LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom Corp. on Monday announced it would partner with Scarborough Research to provide marketers with more information to precisely target prospects and customers who represent their most profitable and strategic opportunities. - Tue, Apr 17, 2007 State should have settled billing dispute sooner, critics say By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A $44 million chunk of the state's $919 million budget surplus is earmarked for settling a long-running dispute between the state and the federal government - a dispute that some say could have been resolved much sooner and less expensively. - Sun, Apr 15, 2007 Some environmental issues addressed during session, advocates say By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - State environmentalists are giving the 86th General Assembly mixed reviews on how "green" issues were addressed during the recently concluded legislative session. - Sun, Apr 15, 2007 Hino Motors official: Marion ruled out for Hino expansion By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - After record sales figures in 2006, Hino Motors Ltd. - Sat, Apr 14, 2007 Meth abuse data lacking in child welfare study, group finds By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A non-profit children's advocacy group said Thursday that Arkansas is not adequately collecting data to determine the affect of methamphetamine abuse on the state's child welfare system. - Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Lawmaker considering veto override attempt By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A state legislator is testing the waters for a possible attempt to override Gov. - Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Farm programs must keep trade in mind, ag secretary says By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - A revision of U.S. government farm programs this year must take World Trade Organization policies into account or U. - Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Saline County attorney loses law license Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the disbarment of a Saline County lawyer for drunken driving convictions and for practicing law without a license. - Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Bank of the Ozarks first quarter net income falls 10 percent Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Net income fell 10.4 percent for the Bank of the Ozarks Inc. - Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Easter shopping boosts Dillard's same store sales by 6 percent Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. announced Thursday that sales increased by 6 percent in comparable stores for the five weeks that ended April 7, while total sales increased 8 percent for the same period. - Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Acxiom partners with cable risk management business By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom Corp.'s newest partnership targets improvements in risk management for cable operators, the company announced Thursday. - Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Arkansas Supreme Court Rules For Wal-Mart By Anita French A jury may end up deciding whether former Wal-Mart Vice Chairman Tom Coughlin, now serving a sentence for fraud against his ex-employer, is entitled to a retirement package worth almost $15 million. - Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Court upholds denial of custody to woman with same-sex partner By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected a woman's claim that a Union County circuit judge wrongly changed her son's custody because of her sexual orientation. - Thu, Apr 12, 2007 Highway commissioners discuss bond election By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - State Highway Commission members said Wednesday they were not sure whether to ask the governor to place a $575 million interstate highway bond package before voters during a special election or the 2008 general election. - Thu, Apr 12, 2007 Court upholds termination of mildly retarded woman's parental rights By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - In a split decision, the state Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed a White County Circuit Court ruling that terminated the parental rights of a mildly retarded Searcy woman, a decision that a dissenting judge attributed to prejudice. - Thu, Apr 12, 2007 Court rules insurer not obligated in toddler's death Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a circuit court ruling that said a homeowner's insurance company does not have to pay damages after an 18-month-old Rogers boy died while in the care of a baby sitter. - Thu, Apr 12, 2007 Arkansas extends income tax deadline to match federal Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The deadline for filing state income tax returns has been extended until midnight on Tuesday, April 17, the state Department of Finance and Administration announced Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 12, 2007 Beebe announces appointments to state panels Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Twenty-one appointments to state boards and commissions were announced Wednesday by Gov. - Thu, Apr 12, 2007 Verizon Wireless official provider for Arkansas Travelers Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Verizon Wireless has signed on as a sponsor at the new Dickey-Stephens Park to become the official wireless provider of the Arkansas Travelers, the company announced Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 12, 2007 All bills from 2007 session now signed or vetoed By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - By the time he concluded his work day Tuesday, Gov. - Wed, Apr 11, 2007 Beebe signs mental health care reform bill By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A new commission will advise state agencies on methods for establishing a flexible, efficient system of care for children's mental health. - Wed, Apr 11, 2007 Arkansas joins other states in developing math test By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas and eight other states have agreed to participate in a common student assessment test for Algebra II, state Education Commissioner Ken James said Tuesday. - Wed, Apr 11, 2007 Without legislation, payday lending battle shifts back to court By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - With the Legislature's failure to further regulate payday lenders for the fourth consecutive session, the battle over the constitutionality of the industry's practices will shift back to the judicial branch this fall. - Wed, Apr 11, 2007 Increased travel security devastating industry, travel exec says By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks has crippled the U. - Wed, Apr 11, 2007 Regional GIF appropriations vary with needs By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - From acute care beds for the mentally ill to traveling expenses for a college debate team, state General Improvement Fund money filled some specific needs despite an overall ban on local spending. - Wed, Apr 11, 2007 National Guard receives deployment alert By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade, which has already served one tour in Iraq, has been alerted to prepare for another possible year-long deployment, National Guard officials said Monday. - Tue, Apr 10, 2007 Beebe vetoes three bills By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe issued the first vetoes of his administration Monday, striking two bills that would appropriate General Improvement Fund money to local projects and a third that would amend Arkansas' industrial development revenue bond law. - Tue, Apr 10, 2007 Education Board approves renewing virtual school's charter By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Just days after Gov. Mike Beebe signed legislation allowing virtual charter schools to receive state funding, the state Board of Education voted Monday to approve renewing the charter of the Arkansas Virtual Academy in Little Rock for five yea - Tue, Apr 10, 2007 Entergy Arkansas makes donation to Project Deserve, names new management By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Entergy Arkansas announced Monday new money and new management for a fund it created 25 years ago to help elderly and disabled customers pay their electric bills in times of financial crisis. - Tue, Apr 10, 2007 KIPP Delta school receives $400,000 grant to aid expansion Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A Phillips County community development initiative donated $400,000 in grants to the expanding KIPP Delta College Preparatory School in Helena-West Helena on Monday. - Tue, Apr 10, 2007 With beefed up economic development incentives, state hopes for job-laden future By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Next time Arkansas tries to nail down a major economic development project, a new state director will wield a heavier hammer. - Mon, Apr 09, 2007 Lawmakers confident funding will satisfy Lake View mandate By Doug Thompson LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel and legislative leaders all have expressed optimism that the state will emerge from the Lake View school funding case because of steps the Legislature took this session to fund public schools. - Sun, Apr 08, 2007 Huckabee initiatives take hits during recent session By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Legislators who gave new Gov. Mike Beebe just about everything he wanted during the recent regular session also chipped away at initiatives pushed by his predecessor. - Sun, Apr 08, 2007 |
