State News

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton says sentencing reform bill still has 'major problems' U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said on Tuesday that legislation to overhaul the nation's sentencing laws still has "major problems," which he said he will take up while d... by Staff and wire reports - December 11, 2018

Paid-leave offer revoked for 10 state workers losing jobs; 'not right,' one says of change The secretary of state's office employees who were told they'd be placed on paid leave through mid-January when their employment will end won't remain on payrol... by Hunter Field - December 11, 2018

Proposal to cut Medicaid payments to assisted living facilities, limit in-home help advances A proposal to cut Medicaid payments to assisted living facilities and limit the help the program provides to elderly and disabled Arkansans in their homes clear... by Andy Davis - December 11, 2018

5 people held in Arkansas face charges in carnival killings; bodies found in shallow grave in state Five people held in the Crawford County jail have been charged in Kansas in connection with the murder last summer of an elderly couple who were shot to death a... by Dave Hughes - December 11, 2018

City board to vote on retirement benefits for outgoing Little Rock mayor The Little Rock Board of Directors plans to vote today on the parameters for outgoing Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola's retirement benefits. by Rachel Herzog - December 11, 2018

In growing trend, central Arkansas city to pay for 75% of interchange; work to start on $14.6M I-40 project The construction on a new interchange in Maumelle joins a growing trend in central Arkansas where cities provide the funds for road projects in an effort to see... by Stephen Simpson - December 11, 2018

Suit is filed in Medicaid rule change Hundreds of children and adults with developmental delays or disabilities will be left without transportation to their treatment programs on Jan. 1 under a new ... by Andy Davis - December 11, 2018

North Little Rock agrees to extend curbside recycling pact, raise rates After lengthy negotiations over pricing and foreign laws, North Little Rock agreed Monday to a curbside recycling contract with Waste Management of Arkansas, th... by Jake Sandlin - December 11, 2018

North Little Rock teen accused of shooting will be tried as an adult A North Little Rock teenager, accused of shooting up a neighbor's car at his mother's urging, must stand trial as an adult, a Pulaski County Circuit judge ruled... by John Lynch - December 11, 2018

Lottery revenue rises slightly in November; money for scholarships up to $6.8M The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenue and the amount raised for college scholarships in November both increased slightly over year-ago figures, the lottery... by Michael R. Wickline - December 11, 2018

Trial begins for 2 guards accused of violating teens' rights Opening statements in the federal trial of two former juvenile detention center officers accused of violating the civil rights of teenagers they oversaw in Bate... by Linda Satter - December 11, 2018

New North Little Rock police, courts building gets go-ahead North Little Rock City Council members approved hiring an architectural firm Monday to design a new police and courts building after some members questioned its... by Jake Sandlin - December 11, 2018

State retiree system seeking new chief The board of trustees for the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System has begun advertising for applicants to succeed departing Executive Director Gail Ston... by Michael R. Wickline - December 11, 2018

$1.5M endowment to provide UAMS tuition scholarships A scholarship covering a year of tuition costs for an incoming medical student will be given out next fall after the establishment of a first-of-its-kind endowm... by Jaime Adame - December 11, 2018

3 deaths reported in crash on I-540 At least three people were killed Monday in a crash involving two commercial trucks on Interstate 540 in west Arkansas, authorities said. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - December 11, 2018