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Wednesday, Jun 20, 2007 Beebe opposes using general revenues to fund trauma centers By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday that a plan to use $25 million in state general revenues for a statewide trauma center program is unacceptable. - Wednesday, Jun 20, 2007 Deputy education secretary expects renewal of No Child Left Behind By John Lyon CONWAY - Chances are "pretty good" Congress will reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act, U. - Wednesday, Jun 20, 2007 State unemployment rate rises Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' unemployment rate rose two-tenths of 1 percent in May to 5. - Wednesday, Jun 20, 2007 Tyson Foods launches new chicken products Stephens Media SPRINGDALE - Tyson Foods Inc. announced Tuesday that chickens used for its Tyson brand fresh products will be raised without antibiotics. - Wednesday, Jun 20, 2007 Alltel completes $5 million network expansion in Arkansas By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Alltel Corp. announced Tuesday that it had completed a $5 million expansion in Arkansas with the activation of 15 new digital cell sites. - Wednesday, Jun 20, 2007 Manufacturers gather to discuss upcoming utility tax reduction By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The law that will reduce the tax on utilities used in manufacturing by 1. - Wednesday, Jun 20, 2007 First woman banking commissioner takes oath Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Candace Franks was sworn in as state bank commissioner Tuesday, the first woman to head the State Bank Department. - Wednesday, Jun 20, 2007 Past News Considering ballot initiative for trauma centers, lawmaker says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The sponsor of a failed legislative proposal to create a statewide trauma center program said Monday he is considering taking the issue to voters in 2008. - Tue, Jun 19, 2007 Lawmakers frustrated with education problems at youth lockup By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A new report identifying problems in the special education program at the former Alexander Youth Services Center - some of which were previously identified in a 2005 study - drew frustrated comments Monday from members of legislative panels th - Tue, Jun 19, 2007 Bass tournament rescheduled Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Excessive water flows on the Arkansas River have forced postponement of the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza, tournament officials announced Monday. - Tue, Jun 19, 2007 Officials see smooth, inexpensive transition to reduced grocery tax By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The transition to a grocery tax reduction that took years to pass is no big deal, say state officials and grocers alike. - Sun, Jun 17, 2007 Drive for highway program idling By Doug Thompson - Sun, Jun 17, 2007 Legislative Council OKs resolution apologizing for slavery By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The legislative body that oversees state government between legislative sessions Friday approved an interim resolution apologizing for slavery. - Sat, Jun 16, 2007 Regulatory commission cuts Entergy Arkansas' rate increase request By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The state Public Service Commission on Friday denied Entergy Arkansas' $106. - Sat, Jun 16, 2007 Senate panel hires local projects manager By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A Senate committee voted Friday to hire a former Huckabee administration official as coordinator of special projects for the Senate. - Sat, Jun 16, 2007 Panel cautions senator for mishandling child support case By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state committee that disciplines lawyers issued a letter of caution Friday to a state senator who is a lawyer for his handling of a client's child support case. - Sat, Jun 16, 2007 Former interim U.S. attorney says he would not take job again By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Former interim U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin said Thursday that given a chance to do things over, he would not accept his controversial appointment in Arkansas. - Fri, Jun 15, 2007 Satellite campus of medical school discussed By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The chancellor of Arkansas' only medical school defended its move to locate a satellite campus in Northwest Arkansas on Thursday against a lawmaker who considers the project an unnecessary expense. - Fri, Jun 15, 2007 Always looking for other superproject sites, Beebe says By Rob Moritz HOT SPRINGS - State economic development officials are working to bring superprojects to all areas of Arkansas, not focusing all of their efforts on a much publicized 1,700-acre site in Marion, Gov. - Fri, Jun 15, 2007 Supreme Court hears arguments in nursing home lawsuit By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A lawyer for a Fort Smith-based nursing home company argued Thursday before the state Supreme Court that a Batesville woman should not be allowed to sue the company on behalf of nearly 500 nursing home residents. - Fri, Jun 15, 2007 Beebe urges airline to offer nonstop flights from Atlanta to China By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe and eight other Southern governors are urging U. - Fri, Jun 15, 2007 Man convicted in rapper's death to get new trial By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A Little Rock man who was convicted of capital murder in the 2005 shooting death of a local rapper is entitled to a new trial, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. - Fri, Jun 15, 2007 State to share in $5.5 million settlement Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas will share in a $5.5 million settlement of a civil suit against the maker of the oral contraceptive product Ovcon, the state attorney general's office announced Thursday. - Fri, Jun 15, 2007 Trial ordered in fatal car crash case By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a trial in a lawsuit filed against an automobile glass manufacturer by the mother of a 15-year-old Franklin County girl who died in a car wreck. - Fri, Jun 15, 2007 State lawmakers to seek federal probe of oil industry By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The legislative Joint Energy Committee voted Wednesday to call on the U. - Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Social workers offered seminar on counseling gay adoptive and foster parents By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A continuing education seminar to help social workers work more effectively with gays wanting to adopt or be foster parents, and with gay children in foster care, is drawing criticism from a conservative group seeking to ban gay adoptions and - Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Alltel filing reveals details of buyout negotiations By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Alltel officials decided in January to look for a buyer to take the company private by late spring or early summer during favorable financial market conditions and in preparation for the upcoming 700 MHz spectrum auction. - Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Alltel employee pay won't fall, management's future still unknown By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Alltel's "preliminary proxy" filed Wednesday answered some questions regarding compensation for employees in the company's proposal sale, but some questions still remain. - Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Court upholds Johnson County man's conviction in daughter's death By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the conviction of a Johnson County man who was sentenced to a year in jail after his 10-year-old daughter died in a fire while chained to her bed. - Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Court grants petition to expunge sex abuse conviction By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A Benton County man who pleaded guilty to sexual and carnal abuse of minors should have his conviction expunged because the crimes occurred before a 1999 law went into effect to keep such records on the books, the state Court of Appeals ruled - Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Guidelines, instructions not followed in drug test, court says Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday reversed a judge's decision to revoke a drug defendant's suspended sentence and dismissed the case. - Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Immigration resolution fails in Benton County By Scarlet Sims BENTONVILLE - A committee of the Benton County Quorum Court has voted down a resolution that would ban the county from doing business with companies that employ illegal immigrants. - Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Woman named state bank commissioner Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Candace Franks, a 27-year-veteran of the Arkansas State Bank Department, has been named commissioner of the department, Gov. - Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Jet completion center will add 200 jobs in $20 million expansion By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The state's largest manufacturing export industry is about to get 200 jobs and millions of dollars larger, government and business officials announced Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 13, 2007 Arkansas groups ask radio stations to pull auto industry's ads By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Environmental and consumer advocates said Tuesday they are calling on Arkansas radio stations to stop airing what they claim are inaccurate and misleading ads about the debate in Congress over fuel-efficiency standards. - Wed, Jun 13, 2007 Group seeks to put gay foster parenting ban on ballot By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Christian conservative group that successfully led the drive for Arkansas' constitutional amendment banning gay marriage will push for a ballot initiative to limit who can adopt or foster children in the state, its leader said Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 13, 2007 Charter schools get OK to continue; three schools placed on fiscal distress By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education renewed the charters of open-enrollment charter schools in Farmington and Imboden on Monday, and placed three school districts on fiscal distress status. - Tue, Jun 12, 2007 State Education Board invites public comments on BMI revisions By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Arkansans have 30 days to let the state Department of Education know what they think about proposed changes to rules requiring the measurement of students' body mass and mandating physical activity in schools. - Tue, Jun 12, 2007 State ready to implement utilities tax cut for manufacturers By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The state has adopted rules for the reduction in the state sales and use tax for manufacturers, the state Department of Finance and Administration said Monday. - Tue, Jun 12, 2007 State needs better work force, more sites, incentives to compete for jobs, official says By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - To better compete for new industries, new businesses and new jobs, Arkansas needs to repair its work force and pitch more large industrial sites, one economic development official says. - Sun, Jun 10, 2007 Electronic signs not welcome in Fayetteville By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A new state regulation allows advertisers to place electronic billboards with changing messages along state highways, but advertisers can expect hefty fines if they place any of the signs in Fayetteville. - Sun, Jun 10, 2007 Audit: Worker charged $150k at Wal-Mart on county credit card By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A Ouachita County employee used a county-issued Wal-Mart credit card to purchase more than $150,000 in personal items, including food and tobacco products, a state auditor told legislators Friday. - Sat, Jun 09, 2007 State needs to step up marketing efforts, lawmakers told By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' economic development director told lawmakers Friday that the state needs to be more aggressive in its marketing efforts to attract new industry. - Sat, Jun 09, 2007 Arkansas teachers, principal headed for Taiwan By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Three Rogers teachers and a Little Rock principal will travel to Taiwan this year to participate in a new teacher exchange program, state Education Commissioner Ken James announced Friday. - Sat, Jun 09, 2007 Demonstrators seek Lincoln's support for bill to aid establishment of unions By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Dozens of union members and non-union workers alike gathered here Friday outside the office of Sen. - Sat, Jun 09, 2007 Three Arkansans shared flight with TB case, state confirms By James Jefferson LITTLE ROCK - Three people in Arkansas are being evaluated for possible tuberculosis infections after being passengers on a flight with an Atlanta lawyer diagnosed with a drug-resistant strain of the disease, state health officials said Thursday. - Fri, Jun 08, 2007 More local projects tossed by high court By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday added four more local projects funded during the 2005 legislative session with state surplus money to the list of unconstitutional appropriations. - Fri, Jun 08, 2007 Bingo, raffle rules finalized, license registration begins By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The rules governing charitable bingo and raffles in Arkansas have been developed and nonprofit and tax exempt groups can begin applying for licenses to operate the games, the state Department of Finance and Administration said Thursday. - Fri, Jun 08, 2007 Economic development leaders hint at forthcoming announcements By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Economic development leaders said Thursday that they are in talks with multiple businesses and industries and that Arkansas might be on the verge of gaining a bounty of new jobs. - Fri, Jun 08, 2007 Pine Bluff, Jefferson County dispute over inmates dismissed By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the city of Pine Bluff's petition to overturn a lower court's definition of the term "prisoners of municipalities" in determining who pays to house inmates in crowded jails. - Fri, Jun 08, 2007 Two-year colleges to benefit from study, grants By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A pair of programs funded by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation will help the state's two-year colleges do a better job of teaching and retaining students, education officials said Thursday. - Fri, Jun 08, 2007 Sierra Club holds demonstration in support of fuel-efficiency bill By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A sign reading "Honk if you want better gas mileage" drew dozens of responses from motorists Thursday during a demonstration organized by the Sierra Club of Arkansas. - Fri, Jun 08, 2007 PB steel firm alleges Chinese dumping, says job cuts possible Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A Pine Bluff steel pipe plant could be forced to cut jobs if U. - Fri, Jun 08, 2007 Dillard's same-store sales fall Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. announced Thursday that same-store sales fell 2 percent in May, while overall sales slipped 1 percent. - Fri, Jun 08, 2007 Veterans PAC calls for Arkansas GOP chairman's resignation By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A veterans political action committee called Wednesday for the resignation of Arkansas' Republican Party chairman over a comment he made about the Sept. - Thu, Jun 07, 2007 Libertarian group gives failing grade to Arkansas' eminent domain law By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A libertarian civil defense group gave Arkansas an "F" for its eminent domain law, a grade that a spokesman for Gov. - Thu, Jun 07, 2007 Gas prices hurting in-home care providers, official says By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas may soon have difficulty finding in-home care providers if gas continues to cost $3 or more per gallon, a state health official told lawmakers Wednesday. - Thu, Jun 07, 2007 Father who admitted shaking baby held on $30,000 Bond By Robin Mero BENTONVILLE - A judge set a $30,000 bond Wednesday for a 19-year-old Siloam Springs man who police say shook his infant son for two minutes when the child would not stop crying, then called paramedics after the baby stopped breathing. - Thu, Jun 07, 2007 Governor names new Crime Lab director Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A veteran employee of the state Crime Lab was named as its new executive director Wednesday. - Thu, Jun 07, 2007 Little Rock airport to get non-stop flights to D.C., Denver Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Beginning Sept. 5, United Airlines will offer non-stop flights daily between Little Rock National Airport and airports in Washington, D. - Thu, Jun 07, 2007 Court affirms attempted rape, robbery convictions Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the 10-year prison sentence given to a Pine Bluff convicted last year of robbing a man and assaulting a woman. - Thu, Jun 07, 2007 Arkansans could lose access to doctors under proposed Medicare cuts By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Many Arkansans on Medicare could be turned away by physicians if Congress does not block a estimated 10 percent cut in funding planned to go into effect in January, according to a survey released Tuesday by the American Medical Association. - Wed, Jun 06, 2007 Arkansas better off than some states with increased revenue, official says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas may be better off than other states that have seen their revenues grow in recent years because the state has not greatly expanded government programs, the state's deputy finance director said Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 06, 2007 Firms involved in buyouts of Arkansas companies team up for another transaction Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Two firms separately involved in the buyouts of Alltel Corp. - Wed, Jun 06, 2007 Beebe exhorts teachers at Delta conference By Jeannie Nugent PINE BLUFF - Good teachers and quality education will play a key role in shaping the state's future economic development, Gov. - Wed, Jun 06, 2007 Beebe announces appointments to state panels Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced 21 appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions on Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 06, 2007 State medical services finance officer faces embezzlement charges Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The new chief financial officer for the state Division of Medical Services was arrested Monday on charges of embezzling money from Pulaski County government while he was the county's comptroller. - Tue, Jun 05, 2007 State revenue climbs again in May By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - State revenues grew again in May, but state fiscal officers still cautioned that economic growth will slow in the coming months. - Tue, Jun 05, 2007 State home sales down, prices up Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Statewide home sales fell 7.7 percent in April, while the average price rose 3. - Tue, Jun 05, 2007 AG certifies proposed amendment to lengthen county officials' terms By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - State Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Monday certification of a proposed constitutional amendment that would lengthen the terms of county officials from two years to four years. - Tue, Jun 05, 2007 A&P commissioners must live in city, AG says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - City advertising and promotion commissioners must live within the city limits of the communities they represent, state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said in an opinion released Monday. - Tue, Jun 05, 2007 Beebe announces new minority health director Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced Monday he has appointed a former member of the Arkansas State Police Commission as executive director of the state Minority Health Commission. - Tue, Jun 05, 2007 Special justice to hear gaming suit Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday announced the appointment of C. - Tue, Jun 05, 2007 Judge dismisses lawsuit against White, Sugg By Alex Abrams FAYETTEVILLE - A judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit alleging that University of Arkansas Chancellor John White failed to properly investigate a disparaging e-mail sent to former quarterback Mitch Mustain by a booster. - Tue, Jun 05, 2007 Not everyone happy with Lake View decision By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - One of the many state legislators expressing happiness and relief after the state Supreme Court declared Arkansas' system of public school financing constitutional asked if anyone was disappointed in the news. - Sun, Jun 03, 2007 Future school funding challenges unlikely, Beebe says By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court's unanimous decision declaring Arkansas' school funding system constitutional makes future legal challenges to the system unlikely, Gov. - Sat, Jun 02, 2007 Wal-Mart CEO promotes price message, announces capital cuts at shareholders meeting By John L. Moore FAYETTEVILLE - Talk of upscale clothing and furniture and 300 new supercenters a year were gone from the speeches of executives of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. - Sat, Jun 02, 2007 Attorney general announces settlements in consumer protection cases By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Arkansans Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Friday the details of settlement agreements reached in two separate consumer protection actions. - Sat, Jun 02, 2007 PSC staff recommends smaller than requested hike in Pine Bluff water rates By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The staff of the state Public Service Commission on Friday recommended a lower than requested rate increase for the company that provides water service the city of Pine Bluff. - Sat, Jun 02, 2007 Simmons First National declares dividend Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Simmons First National Corp.'s board of directors declared a regular 18-cents per share quarterly cash dividend on Friday. - Sat, Jun 02, 2007 School funding constitutional, court says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Supreme Court declared the state's system of public school financing constitutional Thursday, bringing to a close the long-running Lake View school funding case. - Fri, Jun 01, 2007 Hino to expand Marion plant By Jason Wiest MARION - Hino Motors Ltd. will undertake a $70 million expansion of its parts plant here, Gov. - Fri, Jun 01, 2007 Court hears city, county arguments in jail costs dispute By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A lawyer for Jefferson County and a former county judge urged the state Supreme Court on Thursday to affirm a lower court's definition of the term "prisoners of municipalities" in determining who pays to house inmates in crowded jails. - Fri, Jun 01, 2007 Lawmakers OK electronic billboards By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Outdoor advertisers in Arkansas will be allowed to dot the landscape with electronic billboards under a new regulation a legislative panel approved Thursday. - Fri, Jun 01, 2007 Proposal to withhold voters' names from ATRS board candidates stalls By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A legislative committee Thursday deferred action on a proposed rule change by the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System after a committee member questioned whether the change would bring unnecessary secrecy to the system's board elections. - Fri, Jun 01, 2007 Beebe plans economic development announcement in Marion Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe and Hino Motors officials scheduled a news conference for Thursday at the company's Marion plant to make an economic development announcement. - Thu, May 31, 2007 County jail inmate responsibility case before Supreme Court By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - LITTLE ROCK - A case before the state Supreme Court could affect all cities and counties in the state struggling with jail overcrowding and who pays to house the inmates, attorneys for both sides said Wednesday. - Thu, May 31, 2007 Wal-Mart did not discriminate against disabled employee, court rules By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Wal-Mart did not discriminate against an employee who could not perform her $13 per-hour job after sustaining an injury and was transferred to a lower-paying position, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. - Thu, May 31, 2007 Court reverses, dismisses Crawford County drug conviction By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Possessing a plastic bag containing residue of an illegal drug that is neither measurable nor usable is not a crime, the state Court of Appeals said Wednesday. - Thu, May 31, 2007 Acxiom shareholder to seek representation on board to monitor buyout By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom Corp.'s second-largest shareholder, MMI Investments L. - Thu, May 31, 2007 Court ruling on red dirt mine draws attention of Legislature By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - In the wake of a circuit judge's decision to allow a red dirt mine to operate in Benton County despite opposition from county government, state lawmakers said Wednesday they plan to review the state's dirt mining rules. - Thu, May 31, 2007 Lawmakers question degree requirement for early childhood teachers By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A proposed rule requiring classroom teachers in the Arkansas Better Chance Program to hold bachelor's degrees will be rewritten because of concerns raised by state lawmakers, a state Education Department official said Wednesday. - Thu, May 31, 2007 Auto industry needs to cooperate on fuel efficiency, Pryor says By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., said Wednesday he is trying to work with the auto industry on legislation to increase fuel efficiency in American vehicles, despite the industry's recent launching of a nationwide advertising campaign opposing new - Thu, May 31, 2007 Dillard's declares cash dividend Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. announced Wednesday that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of 4 cents per share on the company's Class A and Class B common stock. - Thu, May 31, 2007 Arkansans join national campaign opposing new fuel efficiency standards By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - With gas prices in the state still averaging above $3 per gallon, several Arkansas business people on Tuesday joined a national campaign opposing legislation that would increase fuel efficiency requirements for new vehicles. - Wed, May 30, 2007 Overcrowding causes prison board to invoke EPA Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A growing backlog of state prisoners being held in county jails across Arkansas prompted the state Board of Corrections on Tuesday to invoke the Emergency Powers Act, making up to 739 inmates eligible to apply for early parole. - Wed, May 30, 2007 Windstream acquires CT Communications for $585 million By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Windstream Corp. announced Tuesday a $585 million cash and debt deal to purchase CT Communications Inc. - Wed, May 30, 2007 Alltel reveals interest, suggestions for wireless spectrum auction Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - After remaining quiet on the upcoming wireless spectrum auction, a recent Alltel Corp. - Wed, May 30, 2007 Stephens Capital Partners completes two equity investments Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Stephens Capital Partners LLC, the merchant banking affiliate of Stephens Inc. - Wed, May 30, 2007 State GOP has untapped resource, observers say By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The Republican Party of Arkansas should do more to take advantage of former Gov. - Tue, May 29, 2007 Merger was a positive, planned split better By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A staunch opponent of the merger that created the Department of Health and Human Service says he's glad to see the division of the behemoth agency, but adds that the 2005 move was probably worthwhile. - Mon, May 28, 2007 Acxiom CEO discusses changes, possibility of bidding war By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - One strategic buyer and two other private equity firms are contemplating making a superior offer to purchase Acxiom Corp. - Sun, May 27, 2007 Beebe asks for gas price investigation By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe is asking President Bush and Congress to investigate skyrocketing gas prices. - Sat, May 26, 2007 Court upholds ruling for Sam's Club LITTLE ROCK - The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis ruled Friday for Bentonville-based Sam's Club in a case involving a fired employee in Missouri. - Sat, May 26, 2007 Tuition, Budgets Approved for UA Campuses By Dan Craft FAYETTEVILLE - Tuition rates and budgets for the sixteen units of the University of Arkansas system were approved Friday by the Board of Trustees. - Sat, May 26, 2007 Stephens Inc. CEO discusses Alltel, Acxiom buyouts By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The buyouts of Alltel Corp. and Acxiom Corp., which occurred within five days of each other, will not drastically change the economic landscape of Central Arkansas or the companies, Stephens Inc. - Fri, May 25, 2007 Alltel filing denotes some details of $27.5 billion buyout By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Details on Alltel Corp.'s $27.5 billion cash and debt buyout agreement with two private equity groups, including monetary penalties if the deal falls though, were revealed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Thursday. - Fri, May 25, 2007 Attorney General sees no evidence of price gouging in Northwest Arkansas By Christopher Spencer FAYETTEVILLE - It's the gasoline refiners, not the retailers at the pump that drive your gas prices up and up, said state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel. - Fri, May 25, 2007 Seminars to help businesses implement new grocery tax planned Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Seminars designed to help businesses implement the reduced sales tax on groceries that goes into effect July 1 are planned in each of the state's 75 counties, the state finance office announced Thursday. - Fri, May 25, 2007 Huntsville attorney loses license for three months Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A Huntsville attorney has been suspended from practicing law for three months, the state Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct announced Thursday. - Fri, May 25, 2007 Ginger Beebe to use paper dolls to promote reading By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas first lady Ginger Beebe says her inspiration to launch a project encouraging children to read and learn about other cultures came, appropriately, from a child. - Fri, May 25, 2007 Driver sentenced to prison for ramming apartment Stephens Media FAYETTEVILLE - A man who rammed his Hummer into a Fayetteville apartment building was sentenced to prison Thursday and ordered to pay restitution. - Fri, May 25, 2007 Dye in some imported catfish a concern, state fish farmers say By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The discovery of an antifungal agent in some imported catfish in the state is a major concern for the catfish industry in the state, the director of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff said Wednesday. - Thu, May 24, 2007 Hwy Dept. program would use inmates to pick up roadway litter By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Highway Commission on Wednesday endorsed a pilot program the state Highway and Transportation Department is developing to use county jail inmates to pick up litter from the side of roadways in the state. - Thu, May 24, 2007 FBI seizes records in Cabot spending probe By Bill Lawson CABOT - FBI agents have seized city computers and records over the past five months in an investigation of city spending under former mayor and congressional candidate Mickey "Stubby" Stumbaugh, documents obtained by the Cabot Star-Herald show. - Thu, May 24, 2007 High gas prices could affect sales tax revenue, researcher says By John Lyon HOT SPRINGS - Arkansas can expect to see its sales tax collections drop if gas prices continue their record climb, a legislative researcher told lawmakers Wednesday. - Thu, May 24, 2007 No requirement to provide van to paraplegic, court says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A state Highway and Transportation Department employee left paraplegic after a workplace accident in 1979 is not entitled to receive a state-funded hand-controlled, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. - Thu, May 24, 2007 Acxiom proxy outlines buyout details By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - If Acxiom Corp.'s stockholders fail to approve the proposed $3 billion buyout by ValueAct Capital and Silver Lake Partners, Acxiom will pay the pair up to $10 million, according to a government filing released Wednesday. - Thu, May 24, 2007 Dillard's first quarter profits fall 30 percent Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. announced Wednesday that first-quarter earnings fell to $42. - Thu, May 24, 2007 Acxiom's second largest shareholder says it will oppose buyout By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom Corp.'s second-largest shareholder says it is not alone in opposing a $3 billion cash and debt buyout by the data management company's largest shareholder and a second private equity firm. - Wed, May 23, 2007 No traces of antibiotics in catfish, tests find LITTLE ROCK - Tests for antibiotics in catfish imported from Asia have come back negative, the state Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday. - Wed, May 23, 2007 Governor announces appointments Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Eighteen appointments to state boards and commissions were announced Tuesday by Gov. - Wed, May 23, 2007 Alltel CEO reveals more buyout details, others to come later By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Little will change after publicly traded Alltel Corp. - Tue, May 22, 2007 Legal reform ballot proposal rejected By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A ballot proposal to repeal the requirement that state Supreme Court justices be attorneys and to prohibit licensed attorneys from serving in the Legislature or holding a constitutional office was rejected Monday by the state attorney general. - Tue, May 22, 2007 |
