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Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 Lottery supporters, opponents release rival studies By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Supporters and opponents of a proposed state lottery to fund college scholarships released two separate studies Wednesday, with each group saying its study supported its point of view. - Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 Claim over plane crash can proceed, Court of Appeals rules Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A claim against the estate of the owner of an airplane that crashed in Louisiana, killing five the Jonesboro residents who were on board, can proceed, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. - Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 Lawyer's handling of murder case draws suspension Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state panel that disciplines lawyers has suspended a Bentonville attorney whose shoddy defense led to a new trial for a convicted murderer. - Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 Court: Bus driver's failed drug test evidence of misconduct By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A former shuttle bus driver for the University of Central Arkansas who was fired after testing positive for marijuana on a Department of Transportation drug test was not entitled to unemployment benefits, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wedne - Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 N.E.W. to add 120 work-at-home jobs in Jonesboro Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc. announced Wednesday it would add 120 work-at-home customer representative jobs in the Jonesboro area in the coming year troubleshooting technical problems for DIRECTV customers. - Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 Former Greenwood teacher denied rehearing in sex case By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday denied a rehearing request by a former Greenwood schoolteacher convicted of having sex with a student. - Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 Past News Fewer than half of state agencies in Arkansas offer flextime By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Fewer than half of Arkansas' state agencies, boards and commissions offer flexible work schedules to their employees, though the option has been available since the 1970s, state officials said Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 25, 2008 State to screen newborns for more diseases By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Poor national rankings in children's health care were a factor in the Arkansas Board of Health's announcement Tuesday that it will expand screenings of newborns for rare genetic disorders beginning July 1, officials said. - Wed, Jun 25, 2008 No fuel tax increase likely, road program advocate says By Doug Thompson ROGERS - The head of a group that advocates highway improvements said Tuesday lawmakers next year likely will refer a new highway program to voters that won't include higher fuel taxes. - Wed, Jun 25, 2008 Engineering firm to build new HQ, add 120 jobs Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Garver Engineers LLC broke ground Tuesday on a new $10 million corporate headquarters in North Little Rock and said it will add 120 new employees at an average annual salary of $65,000. - Wed, Jun 25, 2008 Bella Vista officials gear to kill geese, handle backlash By Anna Fry BELLA VISTA - Residents of this Northwest Arkansas retirement community are agog over a gaggle of geese. - Wed, Jun 25, 2008 Beebe willing to consider change in superproject incentives By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday he is willing to look at changing Arkansas' system for providing incentives for "super projects. - Tue, Jun 24, 2008 Pine Bluff Arsenal completes destruction of nerve agent By Wes Clement WHITE HALL - The final VX nerve-agent filled land mine has been destroyed at the Pine Bluff Arsenal, moving the facility a step closer to eliminating stockpiled chemical weapons, officials said Monday. - Tue, Jun 24, 2008 White Hall receives $900,000 for water tower By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., presented White Hall officials on Monday with a $900,000 federal Economic Development Administration check to be used for the construction of a water tower on the north end of the city. - Tue, Jun 24, 2008 Ford: Alltel tried in vain to buy competitors before sale By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Knowing its long-term existence hinged on a national platform, Alltel Corp. - Sun, Jun 22, 2008 Scott Ford quote box Arkansas News Bureau On what it was like being a private company: - Sun, Jun 22, 2008 State test scores show narrowing of achievement gap By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas students' scores on benchmark exams improved overall this year and showed a narrowing of the achievement gap between whites and minorities on most tests, though the gap widened on some tests, state education officials said Friday. - Sat, Jun 21, 2008 Beebe sets execution for death-row inmate Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe on Friday set a Sept. 9 execution date for death-row inmate Frank Williams Jr. - Sat, Jun 21, 2008 Bingo tax revenue far exceeds projections, lawmakers to consider options By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Revenue from a new state tax on charitable bingo games has exceeded projections by $500,000, fiscal officers told legislators Friday. - Sat, Jun 21, 2008 Huckabee's request for rewritten caution letter denied By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Ethics Commission has rejected a request to rewrite a letter of caution issued to former Gov. - Sat, Jun 21, 2008 For second time, panel recommends disbarment for Stilley By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A state panel recommended disbarment Friday for Fort Smith lawyer Oscar Stilley, who already faces disbarment proceedings in a previous disciplinary action. - Sat, Jun 21, 2008 HP jobs mark 'transformation' of Arkansas economy, officials say By Jason Wiest CONWAY - The type of jobs Hewlett-Packard will bring to Arkansas, not the number of them nor their wages, make the company's plans historical, economic development officials said Thursday. - Fri, Jun 20, 2008 Child obesity epidemic embarrassing, surgeon general says By John Lyon NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Despite some success in Arkansas and across the country in stemming the tide of child obesity, the problem continues to be a national embarrassment, acting U. - Fri, Jun 20, 2008 Court: Death-row inmate can argue for new trial By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A death-row inmate can pursue claims that his due-process rights were violated because prosecutors at his trial did not disclose a deal they made with a witness, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday. - Fri, Jun 20, 2008 Court OKs class-action status in suit against General Motors By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A lawsuit filed in Arkansas alleging General Motors sold 4 million vehicles with defectively designed parking brakes can proceed as a class-action suit, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. - Fri, Jun 20, 2008 Supreme Court hears Dollarway school district millage case By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - State Supreme Court justices struggled Thursday with the idea that someone can claim a millage increase approved by voters is an illegal tax without challenging the election results. - Fri, Jun 20, 2008 Forrest City lawyer cautioned Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Forrest City lawyer and former state Sen. Alvin Simes has been fined $500 and cautioned in connection with his handling of an appeal in a personal injury lawsuit. - Fri, Jun 20, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Washington Co. Health Dept. evacuated FAYETTEVILLE - Twenty-six employees of the Washington County Health Department were sent to Washington Regional Medical Center this morning after complaining of nausea and vomiting. - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Hewlett-Packard center in Conway now official CONWAY - It's official: A new Hewlett-Packard state-of-the-art customer service and technical support center will be built in Conway. - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 EXCLUSIVE: Beebe details HP announcement Editor's Note: Gov. Mike Beebe talked exclusively with Talk Business editor Roby Brock about the details of Hewlett-Packard's major Conway announcement today, how the deal came together and how he plans to use the victory to stimulate other economic develop - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 Court rules misdemeanor sexual indecency merits sex offender registration By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A Saline County man's name should go on Arkansas' sex offender registry even though his crime, misdemeanor public sexual indecency, is not listed in the definitions chapter of the state sex offender registration statute, the state Court of App - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 Oral arguments in Dollarway millage hike case today By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Opponents of a millage increase approved last year for the Dollarway School District in Jefferson County will argue for a refund before the state Supreme Court today, even though district residents voted this spring to reduce the levy. - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 Parties come up empty on Dobbins challenger Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Finding an opponent for a former North Little Rock lawmaker trying to return to the legislative seat he resigned amid allegations he fondled a teenage girl is proving more easily said than done, political party officials said Wednesday. - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 Fort Smith restaurant denied mixed drink license By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Wednesday denied an application for a permit to serve mixed drinks at a planned Fort Smith restaurant whose owner claimed racism was behind police opposition to his application. - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 Mobility authority ready, but not yet willing By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Organizers of a proposed Regional Mobility Authority in Northwest Arkansas have passed all the requirements in state law to set up such a body, spokesmen said Wednesday. - Thu, Jun 19, 2008 Lawmakers question foreign exchange procedures, legislation in the works By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - An attorney for a Cambridge, Mass.-based company that places foreign students in Arkansas high schools told lawmakers Tuesday he had no problem with the state having some oversight of firms like his, including a registration program. - Wed, Jun 18, 2008 Legislature likely to revisit school choice law in 2009 By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Reworking Arkansas' school choice law may be high on the state Legislature's agenda when the 2009 regular session convenes in January, lawmakers said Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 18, 2008 Budget cuts may mean no state trooper academy in 2009 By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Unless its budget outlook improves, the Arkansas State Police will have no money for new hires or promotions in the coming fiscal year and will not hold its annual training academy for troopers, the agency's top financial officer said Monday. - Tue, Jun 17, 2008 Report: HP to bring 1,200 jobs to Conway Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - State and local officials declined comment Monday on a report that Hewlett-Packard corporation planned to bring 1,200 new jobs to Conway. - Tue, Jun 17, 2008 Lottery for scholarships campaign has raised $437,850 By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Despite declaring in mid-May he had the necessary signatures to qualify his proposed constitutional amendment for the November ballot, Lt. - Tue, Jun 17, 2008 Panel to discuss possible oversight of foreign exchange program By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Legislators today will consider whether the state should oversee the process firms use to place foreign exchange students in Arkansas. - Tue, Jun 17, 2008 State Republican Party headquarters burglarized By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Police had no suspects Monday in a weekend burglary at the Republican Party of Arkansas' downtown headquarters. - Tue, Jun 17, 2008 Two more banks under federal scrutiny By Kim Souza The federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reached formal agreements with Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank and Springdale-based Legacy National Bank that require the banks to improve their capital holdings and clean up problem loans. - Tue, Jun 17, 2008 Using inmates to pick-up litter catching on in state By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Five days a week, weather permitting, a small group of men, all dressed in white with black stripes and an orange vest, walk along the shoulders and grass medians of state highways in Benton County collecting litter and other trash. - Sun, Jun 15, 2008 Nearly $62,000 unaccounted for, Fort Chaffee audit shows By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Nearly $62,000 received by the billeting office at Fort Chaffee over a three-year period was never deposited in the former Army base's bank accounts, a state legislative auditor told lawmakers Friday. - Sat, Jun 14, 2008 Senate vote spares Crumbly in disputed election, clears way for investigations By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Senate's vote Thursday to allow the winner of a disputed Democratic runoff to keep his seat despite admitted election irregularities cleared the way for state and federal investigations into allegations of voter fraud in St. - Fri, Jun 13, 2008 Huckabee gets job at Fox News By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Former Gov. and Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee said Thursday he would speak from "inside the dragon's belly" in his new job as a political commentator for Fox News. - Fri, Jun 13, 2008 Governor suspends appointments to King Commission Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe said Thursday he would not make any more appointments to the embattled state Dr. - Fri, Jun 13, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Senate vote allows Crumbly to retain seat By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Senate voted 19-12 Thursday to allow Sen. Jack Crumbly, D-Widener, to keep his seat. - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 Report ranks Arkansas near bottom of states in child well-being By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A report scheduled for release today ranks Arkansas near the bottom of states in the well-being of its children. - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 Senators to decide whether colleague keeps his seat By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - His disputed loss in a 2006 Democratic primary runoff for an eastern Arkansas Senate seat still an open wound, a bitter Arnell Willis said Wednesday he would not attend today's Senate meeting to decide whether the victor will be vanquished fro - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 Arkansas reports two cases of salmonella food poisoning By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Two people in Arkansas have contracted Salmonella Saintpaul infections related to the recent multi-state outbreak with its source in tomatoes, the state Department of Health reported Wednesday. - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 Budget woes may force some drug treatment centers to close By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A budget crunch at Arkansas' 27 drug treatment centers could force some to lay off workers and shut down within the next few years if state funding does not increase, a legislative panel heard Wednesday. - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 UAMS first in Arkansas with robotic procedure By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A surgeon at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has become the first in the state to robotically remove a patient's cancerous cervix through the abdomen while preserving her ability to have children. - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 Illegals driven to cross border, solution not easy, diplomat says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Illegal immigration from Mexico is a complex issue that probably cannot be completely stopped no matter how many laws the states and Congress pass, a longtime diplomat and international policy expert said Wednesday. - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 Home sales fall 19 percent in April, prices down 2 percent LITTLE ROCK - The number of homes sold in Arkansas in fell 18. - Thu, Jun 12, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Two in state contracted food poison from tomatoes LITTLE ROCK - State health officials say two people in Arkansas have contracted Salmonella Saintpaul infections related to the recent multi-state outbreak with its source in tomatoes. - Wed, Jun 11, 2008 Highway department budget increases because of rising fuel costs By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Highway officials Tuesday blamed the rising cost of fuel and other oil-based products and a decrease in gas-tax revenue as motorists take fewer trips for the bulk of a 3. - Wed, Jun 11, 2008 Commission lets bids on highway projects By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Highway and Transportation Department let bids for 61 highway projects totaling $94. - Wed, Jun 11, 2008 Regulators testing backyard flocks for mild bird flu virus Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The state Livestock and Poultry Commission anticipates weeks more testing for avian influenza on chickens in a portion of Northwest Arkansas following a positive test for the virus last week, the agency's director said Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 11, 2008 McDaniel gets A-minus for response to foreclosure crisis By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A community group gave the state attorney generals office a high mark Tuesday in responding to the national home foreclosure crisis. - Wed, Jun 11, 2008 Governor announces 16 appointments Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced 16 appointments to state boards and commissions Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 11, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Magic Springs & Crystal Falls sold By Jason Wiest The company that owns and runs seven former Six Flags theme parks is the new owner of Magic Springs & Crystal Falls in Hot Springs. - Tue, Jun 10, 2008 Education Board approves ethics code By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a code of ethics for Arkansas educators. - Tue, Jun 10, 2008 Education board rejects Haas Hall move to Fayetteville By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education said no Monday to a Northwest Arkansas charter school's request for permission to move to Fayetteville. - Tue, Jun 10, 2008 Deadline looming for ballot proposal petitions By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - With less than a month to go, supporters of ballot measures are trying to stay positive about their chances of gathering the tens of thousands of valid voter signatures they need in time to qualify for the November general election ballot. - Tue, Jun 10, 2008 Goody's bankrupt, to close distribution center, three stores in state By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Goody's Family Clothing Inc. has filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close three Arkansas stores and a distribution center in Russellville, the apparel retailer said Monday. - Tue, Jun 10, 2008 Board of Education to vote on new code of ethics for educators By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education is scheduled to vote today on a new code of ethics for Arkansas educators. - Mon, Jun 09, 2008 For or against, 'family' is focus of groups eyeing adotion, foster parenting initiative By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - It's all about family, say supporters and opponents alike of a proposed initiated act that would ban unmarried couples from adopting or serving as foster parents in Arkansas. - Sun, Jun 08, 2008 Verizon purchase means loss of Arkansas corporate citizen By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Verizon Wireless' pending $28.1 billion acquisition of Alltel Corp. - Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Verizon buyout could vex alltel vendors By Roby Brock LITTLE ROCK - While anxiety regarding Alltel's $28.1 billion sale to Verizon has many company employees pondering their job future, there is another group of workers worried about their fate ? - Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Beebe talks up Clinton, says some have fears about Obama By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - On the eve of Hillary Clinton's expected withdrawal from the Democratic presidential race, Gov. - Sat, Jun 07, 2008 UA system budgets include raises despite state cuts By Dan Craft MORRILTON - Budgets approved Friday will enable most schools in the University of Arkansas system to give staff and faculty 2 percent raises despite cuts in state funding announced earlier this spring, UA President B. - Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Journalism group selects officers Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists elected new officers Friday for 2008-2009. - Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Verizon buys Alltel for $28.1 billion, may locate regional HQ in LR By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Alltel Corp. CEO Scott Ford says the company's impending sale to telecom giant Verizon Wireless is not a tragedy for Alltel's 3,000 employees or the city. - Fri, Jun 06, 2008 Court reverses rulings denying unmarried parents' right to adopt By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday overturned two lower court decisions from Pope County that denied adoption rights to single biological parents. - Fri, Jun 06, 2008 Taylor installed as new bishop of Little Rock diocese By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Rev. Anthony B. Taylor was installed as the seventh bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock on Thursday and concluded a lengthy ceremony with an address in English and Spanish, signaling solidarity with the state's growing Hispanic p - Fri, Jun 06, 2008 UPDATE: Ford says LR may become regional center for Verizon By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Alltel Chief Executive Officer Scott Ford told reporters this afternoon that the buyout of Alltel by Verizon will have very litlle impact on most of the 3,000 employees in Central Arkansas. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Alltel Arena may get new name By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The purchase of Little-Rock based Alltel by Verizon may mean a name change for one of Arkansas' largest arenas. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Beebe welcomes Verizon's expanded presence in Arkansas Arkansas News Bureau - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Alltel employees get memo about merger By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Alltel Corp. told employees in an e-mail today that the Verizon merger won't affect their jobs - at least not for now. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 UPDATE: Alltel CEO to address news media LITTLE ROCK - Alltel CEO Scott Ford will address the media at 2 this afternoon about Verizon's proposed purchase of Alltel, a company spokesman says. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 UPDATE: Verizon to buy Alltel LITTLE ROCK - Verizon says in a news release it has agreed to buy Little Rock-based Alltel for $28. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: CNBC reports Alltel selling to Verizon LITTLE ROCK - News reports this morning say Verizon has agreed to buy Little Rock-based Alltel for $28. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Verizon in talks to buy Alltel for $27 billion, CNBC reports By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Alltel Corp. officials were mum Wednesday about reports wireless giant Verizon is in talks to purchase the Little Rock-based telecom. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Stephens Media joins Yahoo! partnership Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Stephens Media newspapers are among 94 new partners with Yahoo! - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Pharmacies to track pseudoephedrine sales with online logbook Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - All Arkansas pharmacies selling products containing pseudoephedrine are now logging the sales of such products online, allowing law enforcement officials to easily monitor the sales, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Wednesday. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 State Senate race drawing big names By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The race for a state Senate seat in Central Arkansas is taking on a presidential flavor. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Beebe: Coal power not going away tomorrow By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday he is working to attract more alternative-energy businesses to Arkansas, but he said coal power cannot be done away with immediately. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Court says search legal, drug conviction stands By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A dog's sniff is different from a police officer's search and does not require probable cause, the state Court of Appeals said Wednesday in affirming the drug conviction of a Virginia woman caught with 400 pounds of marijuana during a traffic - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Appeals Court orders new hearing in widow's benefits case By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered a new hearing in a death benefits case, saying a Hampton woman seeking widows' benefits needed to prove she was dependent on the man who died. - Thu, Jun 05, 2008 Lawmakers to devise plan to help schools cope with gas costs By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Seeking to help Arkansas school districts deal with soaring gas prices, a legislative committee voted Tuesday to develop a new funding mechanism for school transportation. - Wed, Jun 04, 2008 State revenues fall 6.2 percent but beat forecasted levels By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - State revenues did not fall as much as predicted in May but dipped well below collections a year ago, state fiscal officers reported Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 04, 2008 Two Democrats buck party chief, to host fundraiser for Republican By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Two state Senate Democrats are listed among co-hosts of an upcoming fundraiser for a Republican colleague, ignoring their party chief's recent edict to cool such across-the-aisle support. - Wed, Jun 04, 2008 AG nixes proposed ballot measure to restrict private club permits By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Tuesday rejected the name and ballot title of a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal a 2003 law that loosened restrictions on what establishments qualify for a private club permit. - Wed, Jun 04, 2008 Changes in Arkansas banking community under way By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Further consolidation in Arkansas' banking community likely is already under way, the CEO of Southern Bancorp said Tuesday. - Wed, Jun 04, 2008 AG asks governor to set execution date for death-row inmate By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel asked Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday to set an execution date for death-row inmate Frank Williams Jr. - Tue, Jun 03, 2008 Lawmakers divided on school transportation funding By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Members of a legislative committee agreed Monday that rising gas prices are causing a problem for many of Arkansas' public school districts, though they deadlocked on how to address the problem. - Tue, Jun 03, 2008 Altes: Grant drop-out vets automatic GED By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A Fort Smith legislator wants the state to automatically grant a high school equivalency diploma to Arkansas military veterans who never finished high school. - Tue, Jun 03, 2008 Clinton not taking Arkansas' superdelegates for granted By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Martha Dixon of Arkadelphia knew it wasn't just a friendly call when Hillary Clinton phoned her on Mother's Day. - Sun, Jun 01, 2008 Officials dedicate new State Hospital By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Officials dedicated a new $32 million state facility to treat the mentally ill Friday. - Sat, May 31, 2008 Beebe: Students with flagged Social Security numbers probably not illegal By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Most of the unverified Social Security numbers of college students found by the state Department of Higher Education probably belong to people who are in Arkansas legally, Gov. - Sat, May 31, 2008 Simmons declares 19-cent regular quarterly dividend Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Simmons First National Corp.'s board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 19 cents per share this week. - Sat, May 31, 2008 State ranks 44th in nation for children's healthcare By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Recent efforts to improve children's healthcare in Arkansas should help the state improve on its recent performance in a study that ranked Arkansas 44th nationally, an expert in the field said Thursday. - Fri, May 30, 2008 Lincoln supports Clinton, opposes nomination going to convention By Jeremy Peppas LITTLE ROCK - Sen. Blanche Lincoln's talk went from military benefits for guardsmen and reserves to presidential politics Thursday following a news conference. - Fri, May 30, 2008 Pine Bluff civil service commission abolished legally, court says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A simple majority vote by the Pine Bluff city council was enough to abolish the city's Civil Service Commission, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. - Fri, May 30, 2008 Death-row inmate wins new sentencing hearing By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the capital murder conviction of a death-row inmate, but ruled that the man should not have been convicted of aggravated robbery for trying to recover money lost in a card game. - Fri, May 30, 2008 State helps pay for gasoline storage tank cleanup LITTLE ROCK - A state advisory committee Thursday awarded nearly $450,000 to companies in 13 separate storage tank gasoline cleanup operations in Arkansas, including a project to clean up diesel fuel at the Tyson Feed Mill in Springdale. - Fri, May 30, 2008 Some mayors, county judges support lottery By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Springdale Mayor Jerre Van Hoose says his friends and neighbors who regularly go out of state to purchase lottery tickets should have the chance to invest the money they're spending on scholarships for Arkansas students. - Thu, May 29, 2008 Former Dillard's HQ could ease space crunch in Capitol complex By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The state library and other state agencies could be moved to the old Dillard's Inc. - Thu, May 29, 2008 Schools honored for high performance By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - High schools in Fort Smith and Bentonville were among eight schools statewide honored Wednesday for utilizing innovative programs and strong teaching and administration to improve student achievement. - Thu, May 29, 2008 Ex-teacher convicted of having sex with student loses appeal By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the conviction of a former Greenwood school teacher who was convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old student. - Thu, May 29, 2008 Court rules for Greenwood teacher in breach of contract case Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A Greenwood teacher fired after being accused of making harassing phone calls to school district employees is entitled to her full salary for the school year she missed, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. - Thu, May 29, 2008 Court of Appeals scolds Workers' Comp Commission for ignoring ruling By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeal took the extraordinary steps Wednesday of issuing an additional opinion in a case on which it had already ruled and chastising the state Workers' Compensation Commission for refusing to comply with its previous decisi - Thu, May 29, 2008 Fayetteville convenience store denied alcoholic beverage permit By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Wednesday rejected a Fayetteville convenience store's bid to become the first such establishment in the city to sell beer and wine. - Thu, May 29, 2008 Five towns get development grants LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has awarded community development block grants to five towns for various projects. - Thu, May 29, 2008 State ban on benefits for illegal immigrants needed despite federal laws, supporter says By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A proposed ballot initiative to bar illegal immigrants from obtaining state benefits would prevent "so-called 'compassionate' liberals" in Arkansas from passing state laws to grant benefits to undocumented people, a supporter of the measure sa - Wed, May 28, 2008 AAA plans no action in choking incident By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Activities Association has no plans to take action in connection with a May 17 incident in which a referee choked a coach during a basketball tournament, the association's director said Tuesday. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Veterans benefits lagging, especially for education and women, Lincoln says By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Years of rising college costs mean the federal GI Bill now pays only a fraction of higher education expenses, Sen. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Arkansas, 28 other states reach settlement with Express Scripts Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas and 28 other states have reached a $9.5 million settlement with Express Scripts Inc. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Party for Socialism and Liberation certified for presidential ballot in Arkansas Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The Party for Socialism and Liberation has submitted enough signatures to place a presidential candidate on Arkansas' November general election ballot, the secretary of state's office said Tuesday. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Windstream poised to make acquisitions, analyst says By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Conditions are favorable for Windstream Corp. to make acquisitions after a restriction on the amount of shares it can issue expires July 18, Credit Suisse analysts said in a memo Tuesday. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Officials to recognize high performing high schools LITTLE ROCK - Eight high-performing state high schools are to be honored at the Governor's Mansion today. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Clinton enthusiasts targeted in revamped tourism effort By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Tourism officials released revamped travel brochures Tuesday that double as "passports" for a "Billgrimage" through four Arkansas cities with ties to former President Bill Clinton. - Wed, May 28, 2008 IT company to double work force, pursue commercial customers By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A company that provides information technology services annually for state and local governments in Arkansas announced Tuesday that it will double its presence in Little Rock to pursue commercial customers. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Dillard's declares regular quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. announced Tuesday 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. - Wed, May 28, 2008 Governor announces 27 appointments Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced 27 appointments to state boards and commissions Tuesday. - Wed, May 28, 2008 |
