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Framework for LR school control set The Arkansas Board of Education voted Friday for a framework that will -- in the event the state-controlled Little Rock School District does not meet previously... by Cynthia Howell - September 21, 2019

Online used-car firm to build in state Carvana, an online used- car retailer known for its elevator-like car vending machines, says it will build a $40 million inspection and distribution center in W... by Noel Oman - September 21, 2019

Proposal on gun studies hits wall The Legislative Council on Friday balked at referring two proposed gun-related studies to the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee. by Michael R. Wickline - September 21, 2019

Panel hears plans to invest $60M The Legislative Council on Friday signed off on the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System's plan to invest up to $60 million in two private-equity turnaround funds... by Michael R. Wickline - September 21, 2019

Young activists in LR join global climate-change rallies The protesters were children. by Ginny Monk - September 21, 2019

Malvern school takes 'Three Rivers' brand If all goes as planned, College of the Ouachitas will be known next year as Arkansas State University-Three Rivers. by Emily Walkenhorst - September 21, 2019

Keep calm, drive on as trees fall Dear Mahatma: Why in the world were the trees in the Interstate 30 median around Hope all being cut down? It always makes me feel safer to have a median with tr... by Frank Fellone - September 21, 2019

Chase, gunfire put school on lockdown Two people were shot, and an elementary school was put on lockdown Friday afternoon during a car chase that investigators think stretched for nearly a mile in w... by Clara Turnage - September 21, 2019

Attorney sets run for District 39 House seat A Maumelle Democrat announced plans Wednesday to run for the state House seat held by Rep. Mark Lowery, R-Maumelle, citing disagreements with some votes cast by... by John Moritz - September 21, 2019

Suspect, 18, arrested in shooting death of LR man A Little Rock man was fatally shot Thursday night less than two miles from where his father was shot to death five years ago. by Clara Turnage - September 21, 2019

LR man arrested after woman's death Police arrested a Little Rock man Thursday -- five days after, officers said, he dumped a woman's body on the side of the road, according to police documents. by Clara Turnage - September 21, 2019

Ex-UAFS officer asks to drop bias suit A former University of Arkansas at Fort Smith police officer on Friday asked for dismissal of a lawsuit he filed last year alleging discrimination based on his ... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - September 21, 2019

In deal, deputy's shooter gets 35 years A man who shot a sheriff's deputy in the chest pleaded guilty Tuesday to criminal attempt to commit capital murder with an enhancement of committing a felony wi... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - September 21, 2019

Child-porn case nets 15 years A Little Rock man who was arrested with child pornography that included depictions of bestiality has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. by John Lynch - September 21, 2019

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