State News
RSSBeebe eases treasurer staff jitters
Several state treasurer’s office employees teared up this week when Gov. Mike Beebe stopped by and offered them his support after their boss’s arrest and subsequent resignation. Continue reading...
Ad pans Pryor’s vote on guns bill
Mayors Against Illegal Guns, backed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, launched a television ad Friday alluding to the death of former Arkansas Democratic Chairman Bill Gwatney and criticizing Sen. Mark Pryor for opposing criminal background checks for firearms purchased online or at gun shows. Continue reading...
Fall kills owner of NWA Steel Co.
The owner of NWA Steel Co. of Springdale died after falling from a building under construction at 5526 Arkansas 7, south of Hot Springs, at about 1 p.m. Thursday. Continue reading...
Memorial Day closings
The following state, federal and local government offices’ schedules may be affected by the Memorial Day holiday Monday. Note: Federal law — 4 US Code 1, section 7 (m) — addressing the display of the U.S. flag on Memorial Day requires that the flag fly at half-staff until noon, when it should be raised to its peak. Continue reading...
Mega millions
The winning numbers drawn Friday night in Mega Millions: 4-5-16-18-53 Mega Ball: 28 Estimated jackpot: $15 million Megaplier: 04 Continue reading...
Other days
100 YEARS AGO May 25, 1913 Toleration of immoral resorts in Little Rock’s segregated red light district will cease three months from today. Continue reading...
House offers video biographies
The state House of Representatives communication office has begun releasing video biographies of members, a spokesman said Thursday. Continue reading...
NW Arkansas today
QUOTE OF THE DAY “You always look and see if you can get a better result with fewer dollars.We will try to cut things that have the least effect on the end result and that’s the classroom.” Continue reading...
The state/region in brief
Tornadoes verified in Northwest area The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down during storms Monday evening in Northwest Arkansas. Continue reading...
Lawmakers to update travel rules
The Arkansas Legislative Council is expected to modify its policy on lawmaker travel Tuesday as legislators plan which conferences they will attend this year. Continue reading...
Group: Cuts harm poor students
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families responded this week to a projected loss of $18.8 million next school year for Arkansas schools as a result of federal sequestration. Continue reading...
Vehicle hits tree near Scott, killing 3
A 6-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a Friday automobile crash that killed three, including an England man and his teenage daughter, about three miles south of Scott. Continue reading...
Gays in; Scouts await reactions
Some in state fear church backlash
Carol Gilley’s two sons love the Boy Scouts. Continue reading...
Court: Records say Barber out on town
While under court-ordered home detention on federal fraud charges, former Fayetteville developer Brandon Barber spent money at restaurants, a wine bar and stores, according to a filing Thursday in U.S. District Court. Continue reading...
Class-action request is 3rd Whirlpool suit
Filing links 55 properties in pollution case
A lawsuit seeking class-action status against the Whirlpool Corp. for property damages from a spilled hazardous chemical is one of three civil suits filed against the corporation in Sebastian County Circuit Court this week. Continue reading...
