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Friday, Aug 29, 2008 Hardin resigns, gets nearly $1 million buyout By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Citing health problems and a need for the University of Central Arkansas to move past recent turmoil, UCA President Lu Hardin resigned Thursday after weeks of controversy over a $300,000 bonus he received in May. - Friday, Aug 29, 2008 Lawmaker says remediation programs waste of time, money By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The nearly $54 million Arkansas spends each year on remediation classes for in-coming freshmen by the state's two- and four-year colleges and universities is a waste of money, and correcting the failed program is key to improving college gradu - Friday, Aug 29, 2008 Fort Chaffee could house storm evacuees again By Jeff Arnold FORT SMITH - If Tropical Storm Gustav reaches hurricane strength and forces evacuations from the Gulf Coast reminiscent of Hurricane Katrina, the state of Arkansas will house up to 4,000 evacuees from Louisiana at Fort Chaffee. - Friday, Aug 29, 2008 Simmons First National declares dividend Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Simmons First National Corp.'s board of directors on Thursday declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 19 cents per share. - Friday, Aug 29, 2008 Past News BREAKING NEWS: Hardin to resign as UCA president CONWAY - Embattled University of Central Arkansas President Lu Hardin is stepping down. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 UCA board to discuss Hardin's future By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The board of trustees of the University of Central Arkansas is scheduled to meet at 11 a. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Federal disaster relief funds announced Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Storm-ravaged communities in Arkansas and Oklahoma will receive $13. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Dillard's records $38 million Q2 loss By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. reported Wednesday a $38 million net loss in the second quarter, a heftier hit than the retailer took in the same quarter last year when it lost $25. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Baptist Health acquires Southwest Regional Medical Center Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Little Rock-based Baptist Health announced Wednesday it had purchased the buildings and the campus that housed the former Southwest Regional Medical Center in Southwest Little Rock. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Appeals court upholds child abuse conviction Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A Southeast Arkansas man serving a 40-year prison term in the beating of his 4-month-old twin boys lost his appeal Wednesday before the state Court of Appeals. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Northwest Arkansas basketball tournament moving to LR Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The Real Deal on the Hill, an annual basketball tournament in Fayetteville that draws more than 200 teams annually, will be moved to the capital city next spring, Mayor Mark Stodola announced Wednesday. - Thu, Aug 28, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: UCA board calls Thursday meeting to discuss Hardin's future LITTLE ROCK - The board of trustees of the University of Central Arkansas has scheduled a meeting for 11 a. - Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Arkansas poverty rate rose in 2007, Census Bureau says By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A greater percentage of Arkansans were living in poverty last year than in 2001 during the low point of the last recession, data released Tuesday by the U. - Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Lawmaker says late book switches cost students, may skirt law By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - College instructors making last-minute switches in required textbooks are costing students money and may be skirting a state law requiring them to post book lists months in advance of classes, a Northwest Arkansas lawmaker said Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Arkansas students' scores increase on AP tests, decrease on SAT By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - More Arkansas public school students took and scored better on Advanced Placement exams this year than in 2007, while both participation in SAT exams and students' SAT scores showed slight decreases, education officials said Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Panel: Judge who is prosecutor's father does not have to disqualify self By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A 20th Judicial District circuit judge whose son is a prosecutor in the same district does not have to disqualify himself in all cases handled by the prosecutor's office, though he might have to disqualify himself if his son were to come befor - Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Critcher acting governor while Beebe, Halter attend convention Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - State Senate President Pro Tem Jack Critcher, D-Batesville, is acting governor this week while both Gov. - Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Adoption ban proposal qualifies for ballot By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A proposed ballot initiative to ban unmarried couples who live together from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas qualified for the November general election Monday, setting up a likely legal challenge by opponents to keep the measure fr - Tue, Aug 26, 2008 Fees for teaching licenses go into effect Monday By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Starting next week, educators in Arkansas will have to pay a fee ranging from $35 to $100 to obtain, renew or add to a state teaching license. - Tue, Aug 26, 2008 Technology curriculum for 21st century classrooms discussed By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Classrooms in the 21st century won't have lecterns or rows of desks, but instead students grouped together working with computers and other technology as teachers mill about, a task force told legislators Monday. - Tue, Aug 26, 2008 Breaking convention update: 'Blue Dogs' embrace Obama By Aaron Sadler DENVER - Two Arkansas congressmen Monday voiced their strongest support to date for presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama, urging the state's delegation to the party's national convention to wholeheartedly support the Illinois senator. - Mon, Aug 25, 2008 Economy, gas prices didn't hamper summer travel in Arkansas, officials say By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - As the daylight hours shorten and the summer travel season winds down, Arkansas tourism officials say early indications are that business was steady despite rising gas prices and a falling economy. - Mon, Aug 25, 2008 Fee to help struggling dairy farm industry being debated By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - State Milk Stabilization Board member Michael Flagg uses the word "fluid" to describe the panel's on-going debate on a possible long-term solution for preserving Arkansas' dairy industry. - Sun, Aug 24, 2008 Two Arkansas schools boycotting magazine's college rankings By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Hendrix College in Conway is one of the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the nation, according to U. - Sat, Aug 23, 2008 Razorbacks in LR through 2016 By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - A two-year extension of the contract for the Razorback football team to play in Little Rock makes sense and is worthwhile to both sides, Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long said Friday. - Sat, Aug 23, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Razorbacks in LR through 2016 LITTLE ROCK - An arrangement formally agreed to today will keep the Arkansas Razorbacks playing in Little Rock through 2016. - Fri, Aug 22, 2008 UCA Faculty Senate ponders action on Hardin By John Lyon CONWAY - The Faculty Senate of the University of Central Arkansas named a six-member committee Thursday to consider what action, if any, to take regarding UCA President Lu Hardin. - Fri, Aug 22, 2008 Gwatney's widow to serve as superdelegate at Democratic convention By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The widow of slain state Democratic Party chairman Bill Gwatney will take his spot as a superdelegate to next week's Democratic National Convention in Denver, Gov. - Fri, Aug 22, 2008 Supporters submit 31,000 more signatures for adoption ban measure By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Supporters of an initiative that would ban unmarried people who live together from adopting or fostering children turned in another 31,012 signatures Thursday in their effort to get the proposal on the November general election ballot. - Fri, Aug 22, 2008 Game and Fish votes to ease duck hunting restrictions By Joe Mosby LITTLE ROCK - The state Game and Fish Commission on Thursday tossed its ban on the use of spinning wing decoys and abandoned a one per day kill limit on female mallards. - Fri, Aug 22, 2008 Small business leaders give Pryor input on grant programs By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Small business leaders on Thursday asked U.S. Sen. - Fri, Aug 22, 2008 Governor announces 27 appointments LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced 27 appointments to state boards and commissions Thursday. - Fri, Aug 22, 2008 Lawmakers briefed on health issues, raise mandate concerns By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - State lawmakers said Wednesday they understand the importance of improving health care in Arkansas and support many of the initiatives presented to them during a health summit, but they worried that many of the proposals could turn into unfund - Thu, Aug 21, 2008 Riceland field test results must remain confidential, judge rules By Jason Wiest LONOKE - A judge Wednesday refused to make public documents disclosing and relating to field test results for Riceland Foods Inc. - Thu, Aug 21, 2008 Opponents of adoption ban measure considering legal challenge By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Supporters of an initiative that would ban unmarried people who live together from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas can expect a legal challenge if the measure qualifies for the November general election ballot, a spokeswoman for a c - Thu, Aug 21, 2008 Applebee's gets OK to serve alcohol in dry Saline County By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - In a 3-2 vote Wednesday, the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved a private club license for Applebee's restaurant in Benton, the second restaurant in the city to be approved for alcohol sales despite being in dry Saline County. - Thu, Aug 21, 2008 Subpoena issued for phone listing in Gwatney homicide investigation By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A subpoena has been issued for a phone listing connected to a number found in the home of a Searcy man who shot and killed state Democratic Party Chairman Bill Gwatney last week, police said Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 20, 2008 Prosecutor: Justice Gunter won't face charges in alleged attack on sister By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A state Supreme Court justice accused of assaulting his sister at a family reunion last year will not face criminal charges, Pulaski County Prosecutor Larry Jegley said Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 20, 2008 Improvements recommended for after-school, summer programs By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - After-school and summer programs should be expanded, be affordable and accessible to all students and uniform across the state, a task force recommended to the governor Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 20, 2008 Report: Arkansas ranked 8th, tied with Oklahoma, for obesity By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas continues to be ranked in the top 10 in adult obesity rates, according to a study released Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 20, 2008 Adoption ban supporters to submit more signatures By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Supporters of an initiative to ban unmarried couples who live together from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas plan to submit about 24,000 more voter signatures to the secretary of state's office Thursday in hopes of getting the measur - Wed, Aug 20, 2008 Bill Clinton, others pay respects to Gwatney By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The love that Bill Gwatney gave and received during his life will live on, former President Bill Clinton told mourners Monday at the state Democratic Party chairman's funeral. - Tue, Aug 19, 2008 Two died in state from heat Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Two elderly Arkansans in opposite ends of the state died as a result of the recent heat wave, the state Health Department said Monday. - Tue, Aug 19, 2008 National Symphony Orchestra members to be available for activities Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Members of the National Symphony Orchestra will be available to participate in activities during the orchestra's Arkansas residency next spring, a spokeswoman for the orchestra said Monday. - Tue, Aug 19, 2008 No plans yet for naming successor to slain party chairman By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Though it will have to be addressed at some point, the governor's office and members of the state Democratic Party's executive committee say naming a successor to slain party chairman Bill Gwatney is the last thing on their minds right now. - Sun, Aug 17, 2008 Beebe to speak at Gwatney's funeral By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe will eulogize longtime friend Bill Gwatney at funeral services for the state Democratic Party chairman who as shot and killed inside party headquarters. - Sat, Aug 16, 2008 Task force proposes $95 million program to increase college rates By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A higher education task force Friday proposed a $95 million solution to reducing the number of Arkansas high school students needing remediation when they enter college. - Sat, Aug 16, 2008 Legislative hearings on controversial bingo tax planned By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Legislative Council on Friday endorsed requests for studies into eliminating a unpopular state tax on charitable bingo games, and officials said a legislative panel will take public testimony on the issue at a hearing next month at the sta - Sat, Aug 16, 2008 State unemployment rate falls to 4.5 percent Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' unemployment rate fell one-half of a percentage point in July to 4. - Sat, Aug 16, 2008 Ethics Commission: Only report funds spent on 'express advocacy' By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A public servant or government office that spends more than $500 on "express advocacy" for passage or defeat of a ballot question must file financial reports on that spending, the state Ethics Commission said Friday in an opinion requested by - Sat, Aug 16, 2008 Johnson's neighbors surprised; detectives work to find reason for murder By Rob Moritz SEARCY - Neighbors of the man who gunned down state Democratic Party chairman Bill Gwatney described him Thursday as a quiet, friendly sort who shared with them vegetables from his backyard garden. - Fri, Aug 15, 2008 Gwatney remembered for big heart, high energy By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - In an emotional news conference at the state Capitol Thursday, Gov. - Fri, Aug 15, 2008 Verizon to locate regional headquarters in Little Rock By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Verizon Wireless will establish a regional headquarters in Little Rock and maintain a call center that the company hopes to expand by hundreds of jobs after its purchase of Alltel Corp. - Fri, Aug 15, 2008 Authorities announce crackdown on drunken driving LITTLE ROCK - Today through the Labor Day weekend, the Arkansas State Police will join with sheriffs' offices, police departments and other state police agencies across the nation in cracking down on drunken driving, state police officials announced Thursda - Fri, Aug 15, 2008 Benton County to become Community Of Excellence By Scarlet Sims BENTONVILLE - Benton County will become the first county to get state approval for an economic development plan that reaches across state lines, said Scott Hardin, state Economic Development Commission spokesman. - Fri, Aug 15, 2008 State Democratic Party chairman shot, killed By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A gunman entered the Arkansas Democratic Party's headquarters just before noon Wednesday and shot party Chairman Bill Gwatney several times before leading police on a high speed chase into Grant County where he was shot and killed. - Thu, Aug 14, 2008 State, national leaders express sorrow over Gwatney's death By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - State and national political leaders expressed shock and sadness Wednesday over the fatal shooting of Democratic Party of Arkansas Chairman Bill Gwatney. - Thu, Aug 14, 2008 ISP Sports acquires UA multimedia rights, guarantees $73 million over 10 years By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - ISP Sports has acquired the multimedia rights for the University of Arkansas and has guaranteed the Razorback athletic department $73 million over the next 10 years. - Thu, Aug 14, 2008 Lawmakers endorse school funding hike By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state House and Senate education committees on Wednesday endorsed a subcommittee's report recommending up to $58. - Thu, Aug 14, 2008 Home sales fall 24 percent in June, prices rise 2 percent LITTLE ROCK - The number of home sold in Arkansas in June fell 24. - Thu, Aug 14, 2008 Alltel records $70 million loss in second quarter By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Alltel Corp. reported Wednesday a $69.9 million loss in the second quarter, primarily because of interest costs and depreciation and amortization expenses tied to the November 2007 merger with TPG Capital and GS Capital Partners, the company s - Thu, Aug 14, 2008 LRTD Club announces speakers Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The Little Rock Touchdown Club lineup of speakers is overloaded with winners. - Thu, Aug 14, 2008 UPDATE: Democratic party chairman dies after shooting LITTLE ROCK - State Democratic Party chairman Bill Gwatney died at a Little Rock hospital this afternoon, hours after a gunman forced his way into Gwatney's office at party headquarters in downtown Little Rock and shot the former state senator. - Wed, Aug 13, 2008 Panel: School funding report too vague By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state House and Senate education committees on Tuesday began reviewing a draft report on how much funding will be needed in the next biennium to provide an adequate public school education - a report some lawmakers said was too vague to be - Wed, Aug 13, 2008 Justice Glaze informs governor of retirement plans By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Longtime state Supreme Court Justice Tom Glaze has informed Gov. - Wed, Aug 13, 2008 Teen who worked with ABC pleads guilty to soliciting unlawful compensation By Bill Lawson MAUMELLE - A Little Rock teenager who was accused of abusing his authority as an operative for the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Division turned himself in to Maumelle police Tuesday and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of soliciting unlawful compe - Wed, Aug 13, 2008 Arkansas students' ACT scores improve By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas students' ACT scores for 2008 improved slightly over the previous year's scores, state Education Commissioner Ken James said Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 13, 2008 Cut in corn-ethanol production not solution for poultry industry, officials say By Jason Wiest NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Two members of Arkansas' congressional delegation stopped short of saying Tuesday that federally mandated corn-ethanol production levels should be reduced to hold down the cost of chicken feed. - Wed, Aug 13, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Justice Glaze plans to retire LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Tom Glaze, who has been on the bench for 21 years, has informed Gov. - Tue, Aug 12, 2008 Fewer smokers in Arkansas, studies show By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansans are smoking less and spending less time in the hospital as a result, three studies the state Department of Health released Monday show. - Tue, Aug 12, 2008 Charter school's request to expand, relocate denied By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education on Monday denied a Northwest Arkansas charter school's request for permission to add a grade, increase its enrollment cap and move to a different city - all before the start of school next Monday. - Tue, Aug 12, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride closing Clinton plant, 360 to be laid off By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Pilgrim's Pride Corp. announced plans Monday to idle a chicken processing plant and feed mill in Clinton and lay off all 360 employees. - Tue, Aug 12, 2008 Panel briefed on foster children deaths By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Members of a legislative committee grilled state human services officials Monday about the deaths of four children in Arkansas' foster care system. - Tue, Aug 12, 2008 Thousands of Arkansans fail to claim stimulus checks Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Thousands of Arkansans eligible for economic stimulus payments totaling more than $21 million have not applied for them, according to U. - Tue, Aug 12, 2008 Inmate's punishment for not grooming upheld Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas prison officials did not violate an inmate's constitutional rights by disciplining him because he refused to cut his hair and trim his beard for religious reasons, a federal appeals panel ruled Monday. - Tue, Aug 12, 2008 ABC enforcement director to review policies after incident involving teen By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Allegations of unlawful conduct by a teenager who was recruited by the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to help with compliance checks may lead to policy changes at the division. - Sun, Aug 10, 2008 Court rejects death-row inmate's appeal Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A federal appeals panel Friday upheld the death sentence of an Arkansas man convicted in a 1993 killing in De Queen. - Sat, Aug 09, 2008 Windstream profits fall 12 percent in second quarter By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Second-quarter net income for Windstream Corp. fell 12 percent to $102 million behind revenues of $800 million, down $3 million from a year ago. - Sat, Aug 09, 2008 McCain Looks For "Reagan, Clinton" Democrats in Arkansas By Doug Thompson ROGERS - U.S. presidential hopeful John McCain arrived in Rogers on Friday, looking for Republican donors and voters along with votes from Democrats. - Sat, Aug 09, 2008 Despite problems, VA official optimistic about research program's future By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - An official with the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System said Thursday she is "extremely optimistic" about the future of the system's human research program, despite a federal report identifying multiple problems in the program. - Fri, Aug 08, 2008 Lawmaker says task force needed to study reappraisal process By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The current system used to reappraise residential property across the state is flawed and a task force is needed to recommendation changes to the Legislature on how it can be fixed, a Northwest Arkansas lawmaker said Thursday. - Fri, Aug 08, 2008 Life or death decision on condemned killer not easy, governor says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe said Thursday he's not sure when he will decide whether to grant condemned killer Frank Williams Jr. - Fri, Aug 08, 2008 Two nabbed after immigration raid plead guilty to misdemeanor charges Stephens Media FAYETTEVILLE - Two men arrested after December raids on Mexican restaurants in Northwest Arkansas pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to misdemeanor charges of knowingly hiring an illegal alien. - Fri, Aug 08, 2008 Report: Minor sought restaurant freebees to nix alcohol compliance check By Bill Lawson MAUMELLE - Police were searching Thursday for a 19-year-old state Alcohol Beverage Control Division operative accused of soliciting unlawful compensation from a local restaurant he was assigned to check for compliance with the state ban on alcohol sales to - Fri, Aug 08, 2008 Nader certified for Arkansas ballot Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader will appear on the Nov. - Fri, Aug 08, 2008 Dillards sales rise 3 percent in July Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. reported Thursday that its sales in July totaled $513. - Fri, Aug 08, 2008 Windstream declares 25-cent quarterly dividend Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Windstream Corp.'s board of directors on Thursday declared regular quarterly dividends on the company's common stock. - Fri, Aug 08, 2008 Governor announces 28 appointments Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK Gov. Mike Beebe announced 28 appointments to state boards and commissions Thursday. - Fri, Aug 08, 2008 Report details violations of protocol by researchers at VA hospital By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A review of 13 research projects conducted at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System found multiple violations of protocol, raising questions whether experiments on human subjects should continue at the facility, according to a report - Thu, Aug 07, 2008 Panel proposes boosting school transportation funding By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A legislative subcommittee reviewing school funding voted Wednesday to recommend the Legislature set aside $24 million annually over the next two fiscal years to help schools cope with high gas prices. - Thu, Aug 07, 2008 UCA faculty, staff vent, board takes no action on Hardin By Jason Wiest CONWAY - Secrecy and misleading statements about embattled University of Central Arkansas President Lu Hardin's pay have eroded the state's second-largest university's image, faculty and student representatives told the UCA Board of Trustees at a special me - Thu, Aug 07, 2008 Clinton: Poor economy leading Americans to unhealthy food By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Economic conditions are causing American families to opt for cheaper, often unhealthy food, flying in the face of efforts to curb childhood obesity and diabetes, former President Bill Clinton said here Wednesday. - Thu, Aug 07, 2008 Another write-in candidate files for NLR House seat By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A former Pulaski County justice of the peace filed as a write-in candidate Wednesday to run for the state House seat that a former legislator is trying to win back after resigning to settle a felony plea agreement. - Thu, Aug 07, 2008 Stuttgart biorefinery to use new process, employ 200 By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Construction on the first phase of an $80 million biorefinery in Stuttgart that will use rice hulls and rice straw to make ethanol and commercial silica is expected to begin later this month, the plant's chief executive told the state Agricult - Thu, Aug 07, 2008 UA fundraising tops $101 million Stephens Media FAYETTEVILLE - The University of Arkansas raised nearly $101.7 million in private donations last fiscal year, school officials announced Wednesday. - Thu, Aug 07, 2008 Parole Board recommends clemency for condemned killer By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - In a 4-3 vote, a divided state Parole Board voted Tuesday to recommend that Gov. - Wed, Aug 06, 2008 Report expected to cite violations at VA hospital By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A report scheduled for release today is expected to cite violations of protocol in a human experiments program conducted at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and overseen by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. - Wed, Aug 06, 2008 House approves rule to block Dobbins' return By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas House on Tuesday approved a rule that would block a former member from being seated if he runs and wins a November general election bid to regain the seat he gave up after being accused of fondling a teenage girl. - Wed, Aug 06, 2008 Former Acxiom CEO circulating plan to cure nation's oil addiction By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - The former CEO of Acxiom Corp. is circulating a plan among business and government leaders to eliminate the nation's dependency on foreign oil within 10 years. - Wed, Aug 06, 2008 UAMS receives $2.5 million for cancer screening in two rural counties Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The Cancer Control Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' Winthrop P. - Wed, Aug 06, 2008 ANB loan auction under way By Kim Souza SPRINGDALE - More than $145 million in loans made by the failed Rogers-based ANB Financial have been packaged and put up for sale by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. - Wed, Aug 06, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Parole Board recommends clemency for condemned killer LITTLE ROCK - A deeply divided state Parole Board voted today to recommend Gov. - Tue, Aug 05, 2008 Parole Board hears Williams' execution appeal By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Condemned killer Frank Williams Jr. is not retarded and intentionally murdered the one man who was trying to help him, the victim's two sons told the state Parole Board on Monday. - Tue, Aug 05, 2008 State fiscal year starts with rise in revenues By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Revenue from unclaimed property helped boost July state revenues 6 percent above forecast for the first month of the new fiscal year, state fiscal officers said Monday. - Tue, Aug 05, 2008 Task force to push for defibrillators in all Arkansas schools By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Members of a legislative task force said Monday they will urge the Legislature to provide defibrillators to every public school in the state. - Tue, Aug 05, 2008 Lottery campaign received $75,000 in July Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Lt. Gov. Bill Halter's campaign for a state-run lottery to fund college scholarships raised $75,000 in July, including a $50,000 contribution from financier Warren Stephens and $25,000 from a Little Rock couple whose total contributions to the - Tue, Aug 05, 2008 Verizon CEO to speak in Little Rock Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The chief executive of Verizon Wireless plans to speak here next week about his company's $28. - Tue, Aug 05, 2008 Meyer envisions Acxiom as global company, Ark. as 'spiritual HQ' By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - His first full quarter as the CEO of Acxiom Corp. - Sun, Aug 03, 2008 Winter heating bills to rise behind natural gas prices, PSC warns LITTLE ROCK - Natural gas utility customers should prepare for "significantly higher" natural gas bills than last winter, the Arkansas Public Service Commission warned Friday. - Sat, Aug 02, 2008 Scholarships for historically black colleges and universities in state announced By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Students at three historically black colleges and universities in the state, including the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, are eligible for $115,000 in scholarships under a program announced Friday. - Sat, Aug 02, 2008 Beebe: Support strong for felony animal cruelty law By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Support is strong among legislators for making cruelty against animals a felony in Arkansas, Gov. - Sat, Aug 02, 2008 Nader campaign submits 2,000 signatures to secretary of state's office By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Supporters of independent presidential hopeful Ralph Nader submitted about 2,000 signatures Friday seeking to place Nader on the state's November ballot. - Sat, Aug 02, 2008 State to take over Decatur School District By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education voted Thursday for state takeover of the financially troubled Decatur School District in Benton County. - Fri, Aug 01, 2008 Group studying state's economy submits interim report By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A task force studying ways to improve Arkansas' economic development efforts in the 21st century briefed Gov. - Fri, Aug 01, 2008 Bridges in fairly good shape, highway commissioners told By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' bridges are in pretty good shape when compared to those in other states, the Arkansas Highway Commission was told Wednesday. - Thu, Jul 31, 2008 Murphy Oil's 2Q profit skyrockets to $627 million By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Murphy Oil Corp. reported Wednesday second-quarter earnings of $627 million, a huge jump compared to a $250. - Thu, Jul 31, 2008 Acxiom posts $10.6 million profit in first quarter By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom Corp. announced Wednesday a $10.6 million profit in its fiscal first quarter, the first full quarter under the leadership of CEO John Meyer. - Thu, Jul 31, 2008 Pine Bluff attorney appointed to appeals court LITTLE ROCK - Eugene Hunt of Pine Bluff was appointed to the Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday by Gov. - Thu, Jul 31, 2008 |
