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Gun control group focuses on Ark. senator with ad

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:32:50 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - A gun control group invoked the 2008 shooting death of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman Friday when launching a television ad criticizing U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor's vote against expanded background checks for firearms purchases.

UA President Bobbitt to receive 20 percent raise

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:43:32 -0400

STUTTGART, Arkansas - The University of Arkansas' trustees say the system's relatively new president is entitled to a 20 percent pay raise because he has performed admirably in the job despite not having previous experience running a major school.

Ark. authorities say teen dies after hit-and-run

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:22:45 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Authorities in central Arkansas say a 14-year-old boy has died following a hit-and-run in Pulaski County.

Police: Intruder shot at Russellville home dies

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:48:17 -0400

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas - Authorities say an alleged home intruder who was shot by a Russellville resident has died.

Historic hotel in downtown Little Rock upgrading

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:36:47 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - The historic Albert Pike Hotel in downtown Little Rock is about to get a bath.

Intruder arrested at Ark. Governor's Mansion

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:14:39 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - State police have identified a man accused of scaling a fence at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion and entering the grounds.

Ark. highway officials explore toll on I-40

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:29:26 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - A consultant retained by Arkansas highway officials to assess the feasibility of making all or parts of Interstate 40 between North Little Rock and West Memphis a tollway to pay to widen the highway is surveying motorists on why they use the route and their willingness to pay a toll.

Arrest made in teen's death near LR Central High

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:06:43 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Police have made an arrest in the kidnapping and shooting death of a teenager whose body was found in the street near historic Little Rock Central High School.

Ex-LR officer set for manslaughter trial in June

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:10:14 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - A former Little Rock police officer charged with manslaughter is to be tried next month for the shooting of a teenager he suspected of burglary.

Music industry figure to give LR lecture

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:07:54 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Longtime music industry figure and Arkansas native Bill Carter is set for a speaking engagement in Little Rock.

2 men sentenced in Arkansas election fraud case

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:53:56 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Two men who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker have been sentenced to home confinement and probation.

Sun Belt delays expanding to 12 teams

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:10:04 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - The Sun Belt Conference is putting plans to expand to 12 teams on hold, probably until after the 2014 football season, league Commissioner Karl Benson said.

Beebe: Working quickly to pick new Ark. treasurer

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:42 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker.

University of Arkansas opens new LR office

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:19:03 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - The University of Arkansas is opening new office space in downtown Little Rock.

4 Arkansas companies honored for global trade

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:33:02 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Gov. Mike Beebe is honoring four Arkansas companies for their leadership in exporting goods and services throughout the world.

Former Michigan governor to headline Ark. event

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:16:26 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be the headline speaker at the Democratic Party of Arkansas' annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this year.

Ark. treasurer resigns amid charges she took cash

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:02:40 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Arkansas' state treasurer resigned Tuesday after being accused of accepting at least $36,000 cash in exchange for steering business to an investment broker, bowing to bipartisan calls to step down or face removal from office.

Ark. man arrested after fatally burning woman

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:33 -0400

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Police in North Little Rock say a woman has died after a man allegedly covered her with gasoline and set her on fire.

2 downtown museums lowering rates for LR Riverfest

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:36:08 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Two museums in downtown Little Rock are lowering their admission rates during this year's Riverfest.

Walmart pushing for more Ark. product makers

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:35:43 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - With labor and energy costs on the rise in Asia, Walmart highlighted an effort to promote domestic goods on Monday, including products made by more than 40 Arkansas suppliers.

80 LR seniors to be honored at signing day

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:23:32 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - The Little Rock School District is honoring 80 high school seniors at Academic Signing Day at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion.

Severe weather forecast for northwest Arkansas

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:29:16 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - The National Weather Service in North Little Rock says severe weather is possible in north and western parts of the state.

Hot Springs family agrees to purchase Rison bank

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:35:06 -0400

HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas - A Hot Springs family is preparing to purchase the Bank of Rison.

Dillard's says share buyback, dividends possible

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:38:03 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - The top executive at Little Rock-based Dillard's Inc. says shareholders may be in for bigger dividends or the company may buy back shares.

Owner of fuel pipeline planning Ark. changes

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:42:58 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - An owner of a pipeline that supplies diesel and jet fuel to Arkansas locations plans to stop moving those products and businesses are working to find alternative suppliers.