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Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Beebe: Gas prices may force state agencies to reduce travel By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Soaring gas prices could wreak havoc with state budgets and may force state agencies to cut back on travel, Gov. - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Merck to pay Arkansas $1.38 million in drug settlement Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas is to receive $1.38 million as its share of a $58 million settlement announced Tuesday with pharmaceutical company Merck over the marketing of the Vioxx, an arithritis drug and pain-killer. - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Acxiom names new global sales leader Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A 20-year veteran of Electronic Data Systems will head global sales for Acxiom Corp. - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Past News Referee chokes coach during basketball tournament By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A coach who was choked by a referee Saturday during a basketball tournament said Monday he has no ill will against the official. - Tue, May 20, 2008 Beebe opposes illegal immigration measure Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday he opposes a proposed ballot initiative that would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to receive public benefits in Arkansas. - Tue, May 20, 2008 Arkansas lobbying for Air Force Cyber Command headquarters By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas is one of 18 states vying to become the home of the headquarters for the Air Force Cyber Command, charged with protecting information systems for critical American infrastructures. - Tue, May 20, 2008 Spotlight on legislative, judicial contests in today's primary By John Lyon and Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - With Arkansas' presidential primaries already over and no major statewide or congressional races on the ballot, several legislative and judges races were the draw in today's preferential primary and nonpartisan judicial election. - Tue, May 20, 2008 Safe Foods announces strategic alliance with Jubilant Organosys Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Safe Foods Corp. has entered into a stock purchase agreement with Jubilant Organosys Ltd. - Tue, May 20, 2008 New hearing on excessive force lawsuit ordered Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis on Monday ordered a new hearing for a recently paroled state inmate who alleged in a lawsuit that three Pulaski County deputies assaulted him while in the county jail in 2004. - Tue, May 20, 2008 Drug courts helping curb rising prison population, officials say By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - While prison officials are hard-pressed to explain a recent spike in the prison population, one thing they do know is that without the 39 drug courts in Arkansas the number of inmates behind bars would be much higher. - Sun, May 18, 2008 Legislators to study adjusting flextime policy with eye on gas prices By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Legislative Council agreed Friday to study the possibility of allowing state employees who travel long distances to their jobs to go to a four-day work week in the face of rising gas prices. - Sat, May 17, 2008 Arkansas unemployment rate drops to 4.7 percent Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in nearly seven years in April, labor statistics released Friday showed. - Sat, May 17, 2008 Ethics Commission: Lawmakers do not have to report Medicaid income By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - State legislators who provide health care services or prescription medications covered by Medicaid to private citizens are not required to report income received from Medicaid on financial disclosure forms, the state Ethics Commission said in - Sat, May 17, 2008 Beebe has own YouTube channel Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Along with laughing babies, Saturday Night Live skits and rock videos, Gov. - Sat, May 17, 2008 Percentage of Arkansans with bachelor's lowest in nation By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas has fallen a notch to 50th in the nation in the percentage of residents older than 25 with a bachelor's degree, according to the U. - Fri, May 16, 2008 Gas prices hurting transportation programs for needy, panel told By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Surging gas prices could force private transportation companies to cut services to thousands of disabled and elderly Arkansans who live in rural areas, officials told legislators Thursday. - Fri, May 16, 2008 Halter's lottery campaign has raised $360,000 By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Lt. Gov. Bill Halter's campaign to create a state lottery to fund college scholarships raised $55,689 and spent $61,541 during the month of April, according to a financial report filed Thursday with the state Ethics Commission. - Fri, May 16, 2008 Appeals court candidates record questioned By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - A circuit judge in Northeast Arkansas on Thursday disputed state Court of Appeals candidate Ron Williams' account of Williams' record as a deputy prosecutor. - Fri, May 16, 2008 Alltel reports $124.9 million quarterly loss on buyout charges By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Privately held Alltel Corp. on Thursday reported a $124. - Fri, May 16, 2008 Court rejects 'warning shot' argument in capital murder appeal By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the capital murder conviction of a North Little Rock man who claimed he meant to fire a "warning shot" when he shot into an occupied vehicle, killing one person. - Fri, May 16, 2008 Sponsor unveils revised animal cruelty measure By Doug Thompson LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Wednesday he plans to include an anti-animal cruelty bill in his proposed legislation for the 2009 regular legislative session. - Thu, May 15, 2008 Floods, tornados destroy $27 million in infrastructure Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Severe storms and flooding this spring have caused at least $27 million in damage to Arkansas infrastructure alone, according to a federal estimate provided to Gov. - Thu, May 15, 2008 Neonatal specialists in Little Rock on call for regional hospitals By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Hospitals in Fort Smith, Fayetteville Johnson and El Dorado are the first to take part in a new program that uses telecommunications technology to link regional hospitals with neonatal care specialists in Little Rock. - Thu, May 15, 2008 Acxiom reports $58.3 million 4Q loss, cites restructuring costs By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom Corp. on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $58. - Thu, May 15, 2008 Court rules for injured Whirlpool worker Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered another hearing on a Hackett man's claims that his injury was related to his job at Whirlpool Corp. - Thu, May 15, 2008 Judicial candidate favors legalizing marijuana use for medical purposes By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A Pulaski County attorney who is running for circuit judge says her support for legalizing marijuana for medical use has no bearing on her qualifications to serve as a judge. - Wed, May 14, 2008 Halter says enough signatures collected to put lottery on ballot By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Lt. Gov. Bill Halter said Tuesday he has collected more than enough signatures to place his proposed constitutional amendment to create a state lottery on the November ballot. - Wed, May 14, 2008 Study projects growth in numbers of older Arkansans, Hispanics by 2020 By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - More older Arkansans will reside in the state and Hispanics will be its largest minority in 2020, a study released Tuesday projects. - Wed, May 14, 2008 Flextime for state workers would save money, gas, lawmaker says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Allowing state employees who travel long distances to their jobs to work four days a week instead of five would help them with the hardship of skyrocketing gas prices, a state senator said Tuesday. - Wed, May 14, 2008 Law enforcement statewide launch 'Click It or Ticket' campaign By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas law enforcement officials on Tuesday launched a two-week 'Click It or Ticket' campaign to crack down on drivers who don't wear safety belts. - Wed, May 14, 2008 Obama's attention to youth vote could boost Arkansas primary turnout By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama could have an influence turnout for Arkansas' May 20 primary even though his name will not be on the ballot, the former director of programs for MTV's Rock the Vote said Tuesday - Wed, May 14, 2008 Governor announces 30 appointments Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced 30 appointments to state boards and commissions Tuesday: - Wed, May 14, 2008 Review order keeping inmate isolated from others, court says Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A federal appeals panel Monday told Arkansas prison officials to take another look at an order that has kept a man serving life without parole isolated from other state inmates for 13 years. - Tue, May 13, 2008 Beebe declares two counties disaster areas after weekend storms Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe declared Arkansas and Phillips Counties disaster areas Monday after weekend tornadoes and thunderstorms ravaged the areas. - Tue, May 13, 2008 School report cards released By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Information on student test scores, teacher pay, per-student spending, dropout rates and many other subjects is contained in the newly released 2007 report cards for Arkansas schools. - Tue, May 13, 2008 Most legislative seats uncontested in May 20 primary By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Reflecting on his long legislative career, term-limited state Sen. - Sun, May 11, 2008 Arkansas missed chance for high-profile Democratic primary By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - It seemed like a good idea at the time. - Sun, May 11, 2008 Contested races on primary ballot drawing attention By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Term limits is a key factor in contested legislative races in the May 20 primary pitting veteran lawmakers against each other or featuring newcomers looking to fill open seats. - Sun, May 11, 2008 Appeals Court contenders cite differences By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - One of the state's most outspoken judges faces a challenge in his bid for re-election to the state Court of Appeals in the May 20 non-partisan judicial election. - Sun, May 11, 2008 Strong voter turnout predicted despite lack of presidential candidate By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - With Arkansas' presidential primary results already in the books, voters won't have a well-known national candidate driving them to the polls for the May 20 state primary. - Sun, May 11, 2008 Audit: Hermitage district spent $158,000 improperly on construction By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Hermitage School District in southern Arkansas improperly spent nearly $158,000 over a two-year period on school construction projects, and more than half went to one contractor, an audit report released Friday showed. - Sat, May 10, 2008 Pilot initiative will recruit, train workers to be truck drivers By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A pilot initiative will pay for training displaced workers and other eligible Arkansans for jobs as truck drivers, Gov. - Sat, May 10, 2008 Windstream profits rise 24 percent in first quarter By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Windstream Corp. reported Friday that its first-quarter profits totaled $124 million, up 24 percent from the same period last year. - Sat, May 10, 2008 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. - Fri, May 09, 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. - Fri, May 09, 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. - Fri, May 09, 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. - Fri, May 09, 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. - Fri, May 09, 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. - Fri, May 09, 2008 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 Hot Springs higher sewer rates lawsuit reversed, hearing ordered Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered a new hearing in a class-action lawsuit challenging the city of Hot Springs' decision to charge higher sewer rates to residents living outside the city limits. - Thu, May 08, 2008 Court rules for city of Alexander, dismisses case Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - An Alexander businessman who built and maintained a retaining wall to prevent erosion on a city right-of-way adjacent to his property had no reason to expect the city to pay him for his trouble, the state Court of Appeals said Wednesday. - Thu, May 08, 2008 Increase in pay for government workers recommended By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - To lower the turnover of entry-level government workers, the state should revamp pay scales by $46. - Wed, May 07, 2008 State needs more health care professionals, experts say By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' dwindling health care work force needs a boost to meet the needs of the state's aging baby boomer population, health care officials told legislators Tuesday. - Wed, May 07, 2008 Fewer teachers leaving after first year, panel told By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The number of public school teachers leaving the profession after their first year has dropped considerably in the past six years because of a more than 20 percent hike in minimum teacher salaries in 2004, officials told legislators Tuesday. - Wed, May 07, 2008 Former Pine Bluff man's federal sentence for securities fraud upheld Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a former Pine Bluff man's nine-year prison sentence and $15. - Wed, May 07, 2008 Officials: Airline merger will expand worldwide access for Arkansans By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Delta Air Lines officials said Monday a merger with Northwest Airlines would make it easier for Arkansans to reach destinations worldwide without paying higher prices, but others are skeptical. - Tue, May 06, 2008 Dismissal of lawsuit against Merrill Lynch upheld Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Merrill Lynch & Co. cannot be held liable by the 40 people who lost millions of dollars through investments made by the late Little Rock financier M. - Tue, May 06, 2008 Sixth-grade computer whiz is school's tech chief By Greg Rayburn SHERWOOD - Some boys love sports. Some even like the dirt. But Sherwood 11-year-old Jon Penn's passion is the computer. - Mon, May 05, 2008 Northwest Arkansas termed 'recession-proof' By John Lyon and Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Is Northwest Arkansas recession-proof? - Sun, May 04, 2008 Governor tracks storms from early radio show to late news conference By Rob Moritz NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe statewide radio program doubled as a weather broadcast early Friday, interrupted by several bulletins on a severe storm outbreak in the state that included some deadly tornadoes. - Sat, May 03, 2008 Arkansans won't escape effects of global tightening of rice supply By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Less than a three-hour drive from riceland that feeds people worldwide, the manager of an Asian restaurant in Russellville would like to build a stockpile of rice that would last at least half a year. - Sat, May 03, 2008 Huckabee accepts letter of caution on portrait funds LITTLE ROCK - The state Ethics Commission issued a letter of caution to former Gov. - Sat, May 03, 2008 State revenues beat expectations, rise slightly in April By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - State revenues came in near target in April, beating the fiscal forecast by 2. - Sat, May 03, 2008 Trauma system will be priority in session, Wills says By Rob Moritz NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Funding a statewide trauma system that could cost $25 million will be a priority during the 2007 legislative session despite what is expected to be a tight budget cycle, the next House speaker said Friday. - Sat, May 03, 2008 Blow dealt by rescission of work force training funds softened, Beebe says Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - With the help of Arkansas' congressional delegation, Gov. - Sat, May 03, 2008 Illegal immigration proposal resubmitted to AG day after second rejection Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A day after its second rejection by Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, a proposed ballot initiative that would make it more difficult illegal immigrants to receive public benefits was resubmitted by Secure Arkansas. - Sat, May 03, 2008 State to lift voluntary moratorium, proceed with executions By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas will resume executions by lethal injection now that the U. - Fri, May 02, 2008 Parole board recommends clemency for man serving life sentence Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Parole Board on Thursday recommended executive clemency for a man convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison for a 1980 killing in Dumas. - Fri, May 02, 2008 Panel to let Southland stay open all weekend By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Racing Commission on Thursday approved a request by Southland Greyhound Park in West Memphis to stay open all weekend. - Fri, May 02, 2008 Small business owners share concerns about health care system By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Carolyn Hamm is scared to death that her gallbladder is going to explode. - Fri, May 02, 2008 Chesapeake Energy reports first quarter net loss of $143 million Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Chesapeake Energy Corp. on Thursday reported a first-quarter net loss of $143 million related to hedges and announced plans to sell its Arkoma Basin Woodford Shale properties. - Fri, May 02, 2008 Governor announces appointments to state panels Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced 18 appointments to Arkansas boards and commission Thursday. - Fri, May 02, 2008 Independent candidate hopefuls submit nominating petitions Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Seven people seeking to run as independent candidates for the state House of Representatives submitted nominating petitions to the secretary of state's office by the Thursday deadline, according to Natasha Naragon, spokeswoman for Secretary of - Fri, May 02, 2008 Beebe: MLK Commission may need to be restructured By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state's troubled Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission may need to be restructured during next year's legislative session, Gov. - Thu, May 01, 2008 AG rejects illegal immigration proposal again, responds to impartiality allegations By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - For the second time, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Wednesday rejected the name and title of a proposed ballot initiative that would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to receive public benefits. - Thu, May 01, 2008 Officials recommend revamping eligibility requirements for child-care assistance program By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The administrator of a state-subsidized child care program for low-income families recommended Wednesday that eligibility requirements for the program be tightened to reduce costs. - Thu, May 01, 2008 Cleaning up U.S. human rights record will take new president, amnesty official says By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The head of the world's leading human rights organization said Wednesday that specific actions by the next U. - Thu, May 01, 2008 Court upholds Internet stalking conviction of Kenyan national By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the Internet stalking conviction of a Kenyan national living in Arkansas. - Thu, May 01, 2008 Securities commissioner files lawsuit over casino investment LITTLE ROCK - A lawsuit filed by the Arkansas Securities Commissioner in Cleburne County Circuit Court alleges securities fraud and registration violations against a man who sold $200,000 in investments that were to be used to purchase a casino. - Thu, May 01, 2008 Murphy Oil earnings nearly quadruple in first quarter Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Murphy Oil Corp. on Wednesday reported first-quarter profits of $409 million, nearly four times greater than profits of $110. - Thu, May 01, 2008 Improvements in mental health should be considered in parental rights case, court says Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A Searcy County circuit judge should have considered the mental health improvements of a parent before ending her child custody rights, the state Court of Appeals said Wednesday. - Thu, May 01, 2008 Jump in prison population perplexing, board told By Rob Moritz PINE BLUFF - Since January the state prison population has averaged 108 new inmates a month, more than three times the monthly average over the past 10 years, the state Board of Corrections heard Tuesday. - Wed, Apr 30, 2008 New $7 million center gives Delta students access to four-year degrees Arkansas News Bureau WEST MEMPHIS - Officials on Tuesday dedicated a new $7 million center at Mid-South Community College that will extend access to four-year educational programs to rural residents of Arkansas' Mississippi River Delta. - Wed, Apr 30, 2008 Free gas can exchanges offered in Pulaski, Crittenden counties Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Residents of Pulaski and Crittenden counties are invited to take part in a free gas can exchange program aimed at improving air quality in those counties, the state Department of Environmental Quality said Tuesday. - Wed, Apr 30, 2008 Presidential portraits to be displayed at state Capitol Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The only complete collection of American presidential oil portraits by one artist will be on display at the state Capitol starting next Tuesday, Secretary of State Charlie Daniels said. - Wed, Apr 30, 2008 Prosecutor says Ward death not a homicide By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A third autopsy on the body of a Marshall teenager who died nearly 20 years ago showed no signs she died in a homicide, a special prosecutor said Monday. - Tue, Apr 29, 2008 National Energy Board taps Arkansas PSC chief Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The chairman of the Arkansas Public Service Commission has been selected to serve on a joint federal and state-government forum that will analyze new efforts to modernize the U. - Tue, Apr 29, 2008 Huckabee helping opponent of critic in House race By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Last winter, as former Gov. Mike Huckabee was gaining momentum as a GOP presidential contender, some fellow Republicans from his home state were raising their voices against him to national media, saying he did not represent the party faithful - Sun, Apr 27, 2008 McCain visits Arkansas, says Huckabee will have role in campaign By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain and former rival Mike Huckabee campaigned together for the first time in Arkansas' capital city Friday. - Sat, Apr 26, 2008 Huckabee treats McCain to barbecue, pair greets patrons at eatery By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Weeks after former Gov. Mike Huckabee dropped his bid for president, the only bone he had left to pick with presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain was slathered in barbecue sauce. - Sat, Apr 26, 2008 Deltic Timber declares dividend, elects 3 to board Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Deltic Timber Corp. declared a quarterly dividend and elected three directors to its board of directors Friday. - Sat, Apr 26, 2008 Home BancShares declares dividend Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Home BancShares Inc. on Friday declared a regular quarterly dividend of 5. - Sat, Apr 26, 2008 Student loan authority to receive $80 million loan from state By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - State fiscal officers agreed Thursday to stand in for skittish investors and loan the Arkansas Student Loan Authority $80 million, enabling it to continue lending to college students while similar institutions nationwide have suspended the pra - Fri, Apr 25, 2008 McCain out of touch, state Democratic officials say By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain should not expect his planned visit to Arkansas today to do much for his chances of winning the Natural State in November, Democratic Party officials said Thursday. - Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Murder conviction reversed, new trial ordered Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court reversed a Randolph County man's life sentence for a murder conviction and ordered a new trial Thursday, saying statements he made to police after his arrest should have been suppressed and not used during his trial. - Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Southwestern Energy 1Q profits surge $113 million on Fayetteville Shale activity Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Southwestern Energy Co. on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $109 million, up 113 percent from earnings of $51 million in the same quarter last year. - Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Indictment of Rogers contractor dropped By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - A Missouri federal grand jury's indictment against managers of a Rogers company have been dismissed, the federal court clerk's office and U. - Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Tetra breaks ground on $100 million El Dorado plant Arkansas News Bureau EL DORADO - TETRA Technologies, an oil and gas services company based outside Houston, will locate a $100 million calcium chloride processing plant in El Dorado, where it will eventually employ 50 people, state economic development officials announced Thurs - Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Insurer not required to cover wayward Fayetteville driver's wreck, court rules Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - An insurance company is not obligated to cover the vehicle of a client who intentionally rammed her car into another, the state Supreme Court Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday. - Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Governor announces 27 appointments Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK -Gov. Mike Beebe announced 27 appointments to state boards and commissions Thursday. - Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Group launches campaign against lottery scholarship initiative By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Opponents of a proposed state lottery for college scholarships began their so-called "Truth Campaign" on Wednesday, initially focusing on churches and some 10,000 church-goers in a grassroots effort to defeat Lt. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 Arkansas to consider $80 million loan to help student loan agency By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - State officials today will consider and likely approve an $80 million loan to the Arkansas Student Loan Authority, which is struggling to secure financing to lend college students because of a national credit crisis. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 McCain to visit Arkansas college By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain will speak to a college class as part of his visit to Friday to Arkansas' capital city, his campaign announced Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 Report: Schools spending smaller percentages of funds on instruction By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' public school districts have decreased the percentages of their expenditures on classroom instruction even as the totals have increased in recent years, according to a report a legislative panel reviewed Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 Arkansas, Oklahoma should cooperate where possible, river official says By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas and Oklahoma could save money and get better results if they combined their water monitoring efforts and should consider the move despite the Oklahoma attorney general's lawsuit against Arkansas' poultry industry, a member of the Okl - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 Workers' compensation in Arkansas to fall 12.9 percent in July LITTLE ROCK - Workers' compensation rates will fall 12.8 percent on July 1, Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Julie Benafield Bowman announced Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 Court affirms Pine Bluff murder conviction Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the first-degree murder and aggravated robbery convictions of a Pine Bluff man in the 2004 shooting death of a 19-year-old man. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 Court: Fort Smith police did not entrap man convicted of loitering for sex By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Fort Smith police did not entrap a man who was arrested in a Fort Smith park in 2006 and convicted of loitering with the purpose of engaging in sexually deviant conduct, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 First Federal profits rise on one-time gain Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas reported first-quarter earnings of $1. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 IberiaBank earnings rise 46 percent in first quarter LITTLE ROCK - IberiaBank Corp., the holding company for Pulaski Bank and Trust of Little Rock and Pocahontas Bancorp. - Thu, Apr 24, 2008 State should have more control of local school funding, senator says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state should have more control in how local school districts spend money on education, Sen. - Wed, Apr 23, 2008 Schools lacking in sex education, former surgeon general says By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A survey of college campuses on sexual health issues highlights the need for better sex education in Arkansas schools, former Arkansas health director and U. - Wed, Apr 23, 2008 Larger percentage of Arkansans filling Chesapeake jobs By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Now that drilling in the Fayetteville Shale play has been under way for more than two years, a larger percentage of Chesapeake Energy Corp. - Wed, Apr 23, 2008 Dillard's executives received no bonuses in 2007 By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Executives with Dillard's Inc. did not receive bonuses in 2007, a regulatory filing made Tuesday showed. - Wed, Apr 23, 2008 State Education Board restores local control to two school districts By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education voted Monday to restore local control to two public school districts that had been taken over by the state because of financial problems. - Tue, Apr 22, 2008 Group questions AG's impartiality to consider illegal immigration ballot proposal By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A group supporting a proposed ballot initiative on illegal immigration is questioning Attorney General Dustin McDaniel's ability to be impartial in reviewing it because he has received campaign donations from people affiliated with an organiza - Tue, Apr 22, 2008 Grain prices take some shine off ethanol By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Rising corn prices have hurt ethanol's cost-effectiveness as an alternative fuel in the short term, speakers at a sustainability conference said Monday. - Tue, Apr 22, 2008 Deltic Timber reports $400,000 net loss in first quarter Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Deltic Timber Corp. on Monday reported a $368,000 net loss in the first quarter, which saw reductions in pine sawtimber harvest and average sales price, average lumber sales and real estate sales activity, the company said. - Tue, Apr 22, 2008 |
