Arkansas
Arkansas to submit 'private option' waiver in August
posted: 05/23/2013 5:11 p.m. Discuss
Arkansas Medicaid officials say the state will submit its request to use federal money to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents by August.
CRIME MAP: 11 burglaries, one robbery in Little Rock on Wednesday
posted: 05/23/2013 3:17 p.m. Discuss
The Little Rock Police Department took reports of 11 burglaries and one robbery around the city Wednesday.
One taken to hospital after reported shootout
updated: 05/23/2013 2:14 p.m. Discuss
Little Rock police are responding to a report of a shootout between two men in Little Rock.
Stabbing death ruled justifiable homicide in Baxter County
posted: 05/23/2013 12:15 p.m. Discuss
A stabbing death that occurred during an altercation between two men last year in Baxter County has been ruled a justifiable homicide.
Arkansas sheriff with conviction can't serve, high court rules
posted: 05/23/2013 11:30 a.m. Comments 3
An Arkansas sheriff who was convicted in 1979 for possessing stolen hens is ineligible to serve in office, the state's highest court ruled Thursday.
More than $750,000 raised for Special Olympics in annual torch run
updated: 05/23/2013 11:56 a.m. Discuss
The Law Enforcement Torch Run raised more than $750,000 this year, organizers said at a kickoff event for one leg of the annual relay race for Special Olympics.
UA, ASU boards vote to opt out of campus gun law
posted: 05/23/2013 11:05 a.m. Comment 1
The University of Arkansas' 11 campuses are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.
Home invasion suspect dies day after being shot by resident
updated: 05/23/2013 3:48 p.m. Comments 7
Police in Russellville say an apparent home invasion Wednesday ended with the resident shooting the assailant, leaving him in critical condition.
Bail set at $1 million for man charged in teen's death
posted: 05/23/2013 9:28 a.m. Comment 1
A judge set a $1 million bail Thursday for a man jailed on kidnapping and murder charges in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Fayetteville resident in Little Rock.
Man who fired AK-47 during robbery attempt arrested
updated: 05/23/2013 10:38 a.m. Comments 2
An 18-year-old North Little Rock man is facing charges including attempted capital murder after he fired multiple rounds from an AK-47 during a robbery attempt, police said.
Historic Fort Smith building to be renovated
posted: 05/23/2013 8:21 a.m. Discuss
FORT SMITH — An historic building in downtown Fort Smith that appeared to be headed for demolition is now to be renovated by a transportation and warehouse company.
Ex-coach gets 10 years in sex-abuse case
posted: 05/23/2013 8:16 a.m. Comments 2
TEXARKANA — A former Texarkana-area youth baseball coach who crossed state lines to sexually abuse young children was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday.
Arkansas' teen birth rate U.S.' highest, report finds
posted: 05/23/2013 7:54 a.m. Comments 11
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
UA, ASU boards voting on new campus-guns law
posted: 05/23/2013 7:40 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas' two largest university systems are considering proposals to opt out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.
Majestic Hotel in Hot Springs up for sale
posted: 05/23/2013 7:38 a.m. Discuss
HOT SPRINGS — The former Majestic Hotel in Hot Springs is up for sale.
