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Saturday, Sep 13, 2008 Hurricane Ike causes closure of gas pipelines, Beebe declares emergency By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe declared a state of emergency Friday to help prevent gas price gouging after some pipelines that route gasoline to fuel wholesalers and gas stations in Arkansas were shut down ahead of Hurricane Ike's landfall on the Gulf Coast - Saturday, Sep 13, 2008 Audit panel wants AG's opinion on Hardin buyout By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Legislature's audit committee said Friday it would seek an attorney general's opinion on the legality of the University of Central Arkansas' buyout of UCA President Lu Hardin's contract. - Saturday, Sep 13, 2008 Tip-Off Club sets schedule Stephens Media SPRINGDALE - Former Nevada-Las Vegas coach Jerry Tarkanian is among the speakers scheduled to address the Northwest Arkansas Tip-Off Club during the upcoming basketball season. - Saturday, Sep 13, 2008 Past News BREAKING NEWS: Gas pipelines closed, governor declares emergency LITTLE ROCK - Pipelines that route gasoline to fuel wholesalers and gas stations in Arkansas have been shut down today until Hurricane Ike is no longer a threat to the Gulf Coast. - Fri, Sep 12, 2008 Ex-prison psychologist deserves new trial on sex charge, lawyer tells high court By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A former Arkansas prison psychologist convicted of having sex with a severely depressed and suicidal state inmate deserves a new trial because the state failed to prove that her confession was voluntary, her lawyer argued Thursday before the s - Fri, Sep 12, 2008 Acxiom names new senior VP for IT Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom Corp. announced Thursday that David Guzman, a former senior executive at Alcoa, Kmart and Office Depot, had joined Acxiom as senior vice president for information technology services. - Fri, Sep 12, 2008 First Tee to hold first tourney Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Golfers with a preconceived notion that The First Tee of Central Arkansas is a pitch-and-putt layout for kids have an opportunity to find out the truth in a four-person charity tournament. - Fri, Sep 12, 2008 AG: Arkansas colleges can admit illegal immigrants By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Public colleges and universities in Arkansas can admit illegal immigrants and are not required to verify the citizenship of prospective students, state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said in an opinion Wednesday. - Thu, Sep 11, 2008 Beebe declares 10 more counties disaster areas Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe declared 10 more Arkansas counties disaster areas Wednesday, bringing to 20 the number of counties that have been declared disaster areas following last week's storms caused by the remnants of Hurricane Gustav. - Thu, Sep 11, 2008 Democrats to vote Sept. 19 on new party leader Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The leadership of the Democratic Party of Arkansas has scheduled a vote next week to affirm former U. - Thu, Sep 11, 2008 OG&E windfarm to power OU campus By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. which has more than 700,000 customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas, announced plans Wednesday to construct a 100 megawatt wind farm as part of an agreement with the University of Oklahoma to make the Norman ca - Thu, Sep 11, 2008 Law prohibiting teacher sex with student constitutional, judge rules BENTONVILLE - A former Bentonville teacher accused of having sex with an 18-year-old student lost her court challenge Wednesday of the state law against such intimate encounters even when the student is an adult. - Thu, Sep 11, 2008 Custody ruling reversed for lack of jurisdiction By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A Crawford County court lacked jurisdiction to rule on the custody of a child who was born in Georgia and had never been to Arkansas, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. - Thu, Sep 11, 2008 August electronic games of skill wagers total $54 million LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two pari-mutuel race tracks both recorded increases in wagers on electronic games of skill during August, according to numbers released Wednesday by the state Department of Finance and Administration's racing division. - Thu, Sep 11, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: AG: Arkansas colleges can admit illegal immigrants In an opinion today, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says public colleges and universities in Arkansas can admit illegal immigrants and are not required to verify the citizenship of prospective students. - Wed, Sep 10, 2008 Commission worried about federal highway funding By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Some state road and bridge projects could be delayed or even canceled if Congress fails to approve $8 billion to shore up the federal Highway Trust Fund, state highway officials said Tuesday. - Wed, Sep 10, 2008 Convenience store trade group supports lottery initiative By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - A trade group that represents roughly 85 percent of Arkansas' convenience stores announced its support Tuesday of a proposed state-run lottery. - Wed, Sep 10, 2008 Obama campaign to open Arkansas headquarters By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Barack Obama's presidential campaign will open an Arkansas headquarters in North Little Rock this weekend, the campaign said Tuesday in a posting on its Web site. - Wed, Sep 10, 2008 Report: Investment in renewable energy could create 19,000 jobs in Arkansas By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Representatives of several environmentalist groups in Arkansas said Tuesday they will urge the Governor's Commission on Global Warming to consider a new report that suggests investment in renewable energy and energy conservation could create t - Wed, Sep 10, 2008 Beebe names 16 to state boards and commissions Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced 16 appointments to state boards and commissions Tuesday. - Wed, Sep 10, 2008 Beebe declares 10 counties disaster areas Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe declared 10 Arkansas counties disaster areas Monday in the aftermath of last week's storms caused by the remnants of Hurricane Gustav. - Tue, Sep 09, 2008 Education board rejects school districts' probation appeals By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education on Monday rejected an appeal of Booneville Junior High School's placement on probationary status for violating accreditation standards. - Tue, Sep 09, 2008 Exploration firms to give update on economics of Fayetteville Shale Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Natural gas companies will provide an update on the production and economic significance of the Fayetteville Shale drilling operations at the University of Central Arkansas next month, the university announced Monday. - Tue, Sep 09, 2008 Pesky 'flying' carp causing problems in SE Arkansas By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Seth Russell will have a whopper of a fish story to tell some day, but right now the whole episode is still a blur to the Crossett teen who was knocked unconscious, suffered a broken jaw and was left covered with fish guts and blood. - Sun, Sep 07, 2008 Beebe asks Pryor to take helm of state Democratic Party By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe has asked U.S. Sen. David Pryor to serve as head of the state Democratic Party, replacing Chairman Bill Gwatney, who was shot and killed in his office a party headquarters last month. - Sat, Sep 06, 2008 State may release 200 inmates to pick up trash By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Up to 200 inmates who recently became eligible for early parole could be put to work picking up trash beside Arkansas roads as a condition of their early release, prison officials said Friday. - Sat, Sep 06, 2008 Lottery campaign has $70,000 in bank LITTLE ROCK - Lt. Gov. Bill Halter's campaign for a state-run lottery to fund scholarships had nearly $70,000 in the bank at the end of last month, according to a financial report filed Friday with the state Ethics Commission. - Sat, Sep 06, 2008 Wal-Mart donates to ASU for cellulosic ethanol research LITTLE ROCK - Wal-Mart Foundation announced Friday a $369,000 donation to the Arkansas Biosciences Institute at Arkansas State University that will meet the cost share requirement for a U. - Sat, Sep 06, 2008 Home BancShares banks to adopt Centennial Bank as name LITTLE ROCK - Bank holding company Home BancShares Inc. announced Friday that all six of its affiliate banks will adopt Centennial Bank as their common name. - Sat, Sep 06, 2008 Co-founder of Minuteman Project discuss immigration By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A co-founder of the anti-illegal immigration Minuteman Project on Friday accused some American businesses of fostering a "21st century slave trade" by hiring undocumented workers to toil long hours for low wages and few benefits. - Sat, Sep 06, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Beebe tabs David Pryor to lead state Democratic Party chairman Gov. Mike Beebe has asked former U.S. Sen. David Pryor to serve as chairman of the state Democratic Party, and the ex-state legislator, governor and congressman has accepted. - Fri, Sep 05, 2008 Williams' execution postponed indefinitely By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday denied the state's request for a speedy ruling in a death-row inmate's lawsuit over Arkansas' execution procedures, prompting Gov. - Fri, Sep 05, 2008 Thousands in state still without power from Gustav remnants By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - More than 60,000 Entergy Arkansas customers remained without power Wednesday in the wake of Hurricane Gustav's windy and rainy remnants, company officials reported. - Fri, Sep 05, 2008 State Democratic Party to name new chairman Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The Democratic Party of Arkansas is set to announce as early as today a new party chief to replace slain state chairman Bill Gwatney, a party spokeswoman said Thursday. - Fri, Sep 05, 2008 State's water issues must be addressed, study says By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - At a crossroads, Arkansas must decide how to address critical water issues across the state, a new study released Thursday said. - Fri, Sep 05, 2008 Court: Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods can't file briefs in injured officer's case By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday denied motions by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. - Fri, Sep 05, 2008 Dillard's sales fall 7 percent in August By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. on Thursday reported a 7 percent drop in both overall and same-store sales for the month of August. - Fri, Sep 05, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court refuses to speed Williams execution case The state Supreme Court today denied the state's request for a quick ruling in a death-row inmate's lawsuit challenging Arkansas' execution procedure. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 State revenues up 4.8 percent in August By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas rang up $350.7 million in state revenues last month, topping the August 2007 total by $16. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Defense seeks transfer of death row case to Court of Appeals By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state's challenge of a judge's ruling barring the use of new execution procedures on a convicted killer should be transferred to the Arkansas Court of Appeals, federal public defenders argued Wednesday. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Search for UAMS chancellor begins LITTLE ROCK - The national search for the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences begins today, University of Arkansas System President B. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Jimmie 'Red' Jones, former state auditor, dies LITTLE ROCK - Jimmie "Red" Jones, former state auditor and adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard, has died. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Time running out for Dobbins By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - As officials prepare to send the Pulaski County general election ballot to print, former state Rep. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 H&R Block buys Arkansas franchises LITTLE ROCK - H&R Block signed a definitive agreement to acquire the operator of its franchise units in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma for about $278 million in cash, the publicly traded tax preparing business announced Wednesday. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Court of Appeals affirms rulings in drug cases By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed lower-court rulings against a Fort Smith man whose suspended sentence was revoked in connection with methamphetamine and a New York man convicted of transporting 200 pounds of marijuana through - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Lincoln County man's 40-year sentence upheld Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - A Lincoln County man serving a 40-year prison sentence after admitting he critically wounded a Monticello homeowner during a residential burglary lost his bid for a new trial Wednesday before the state Court of Appeals. - Thu, Sep 04, 2008 Scholarship spending too high, higher ed director says By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - A bill to decrease the amount of state funds and tuition income state colleges and universities can spend on scholarships could be part of the state Department of Higher Education's legislative package next year. - Wed, Sep 03, 2008 Hardin signs severance agreement By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Departing University of Central Arkansas President Lu Hardin, who resigned last week under a cloud, signed a severance agreement Tuesday that will pay him the full salary and benefits he would have received if he had remained with the universi - Wed, Sep 03, 2008 Beebe OKs $300,000 more for Gustav response By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday authorized an additional $300,000 from the Arkansas Emergency Response Fund to aid more than 5,000 Gulf Coast evacuees from Hurricane Gustav. - Wed, Sep 03, 2008 Glover survives stroke By Tyler Tucker LITTLE ROCK - While state Sen. Bobby Glover lay in a Little Rock hospital Tuesday recovering from a stroke he suffered last week, the longtime legislator's focus was on getting back on his feet in time for the 2009 legislative session, his last as a lawmake - Wed, Sep 03, 2008 Appeals panel says suspensions violated Watson Chapel students' rights Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Officials of a southeastern Arkansas school district violated students' right to free speech when they disciplined students for wearing armbands to protest the district's uniform policy, a federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday. - Wed, Sep 03, 2008 BP America, Chesapeake partner in Fayetteville Shale play By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Chesapeake Energy Corp. and BP America announced Tuesday a joint venture in which BP will acquire a 25 percent interest in Chesapeake's Fayetteville Shale assets in Arkansas for $1. - Wed, Sep 03, 2008 AT&T launches IPTV in Central Arkansas By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - AT&T on Tuesday launched digital television service in six Central Arkansas communities, an announcement years in the making and to the chagrin of the cable industry. - Wed, Sep 03, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Beebe names Elana Wills to Supreme Court Gov. Mike Beebe named Deputy Attorney General Elana Wills of Little Rock to the state Supreme Court today to succeed retiring Justice Tom Glaze. - Tue, Sep 02, 2008 BREAKING NEWS: Sen. Bobby Glover suffers stroke By Tyler Tucker State Sen. Bobby Glover, who represents Lonoke County, has been hospitalized in Little Rock after suffering a stroke, a Lonoke County official and a family member confirmed Monday. - Tue, Sep 02, 2008 Low-income Arkansans struggling, report says By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Ballet class was wonderful, but in the end, unaffordable. - Tue, Sep 02, 2008 Arkansas Governor's School students challenge Beebe on coal power By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - When Gov. Mike Beebe welcomed students to the 28th annual Arkansas Governor's School this summer, he probably could not have predict that one project students would take on would be to challenge him on a public policy issue. - Mon, Sep 01, 2008 Glaze's knowledge, history of Supreme Court will be missed Sent Aug. 29, 2008 - Sun, Aug 31, 2008 Beebe not ready to postpone execution By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe has no immediate plans to postpone the execution of Frank Williams Jr. - Sat, Aug 30, 2008 Continued overcrowding causes prison board to invoke EPA LITTLE ROCK - Prison beds, or lack thereof, received a great deal of discussion Friday by the state Board of Corrections after the panel was told the inmate population continues to rise at a record pace. - Sat, Aug 30, 2008 Dillard's buys 2nd half of CDI Contractors, sells travel agency By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Dillard's Inc. on Friday announced it had completed a transaction to acquire the 50 percent interest in CDI Contractors LLC and CDI Contractors Inc. - Sat, Aug 30, 2008 Preparations at Fort Chaffee continue for possible storm evacuees By Jeff Arnold FORT SMITH - More than 150 National Guard troops will report to Fort Chaffee today, prepared to receive evacuees from Louisiana if Hurricane Gustav forces them from their homes. - Sat, Aug 30, 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. - Fri, 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 - Fri, 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. - Fri, 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. - Fri, Aug 29, 2008 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 |
