Arkansas*
Beebe requests federal disaster aid
posted: 06/19/2013 4:58 a.m. Discuss
Two weeks after storms took several lives while destroying houses, washing away bridges and sweeping away roads, Scott County Judge James Forbes is waiting.
Arkansas trucking exec knocks rules
posted: 06/19/2013 4:58 a.m. Discuss
Steve Williams, the chief executive officer of Little Rock’s Maverick USA trucking company, told a House panel Tuesday that new rules for how long truck drivers can stay behind the wheel before taking a break for sleep are unlikely to increase highway safety.
Gathering all details on parolee, Beebe says
posted: 06/19/2013 4:52 a.m. Discuss
A day after requesting a review of the parole history of an eight-time absconder recently charged in a Little Rock kidnapping and capital murder, Gov. Mike Beebe said that his office has received a lot of “good information” from state parole officials.
2 education programs given $1.3 million
posted: 06/19/2013 4:51 a.m. Discuss
An Arkansas program to increase and improve student participation on Advanced Placement exams and another program to hone education leadership skills are the recipients of more than $1.3 million in grants announced Tuesday by the Walton Family Foundation.
Council’s actions Monday not legal, league official says
posted: 06/19/2013 4:50 a.m. Discuss
At least two actions taken by the Alexander City Council at its meeting Monday night weren’t legal under state law because a majority of the eight-member council didn’t approve the actions, according to an Arkansas Municipal League attorney.
Panel OKs health-consultant deal
posted: 06/19/2013 4:49 a.m. Discuss
With the growth of healthcare spending slowing, a legislative committee Tuesday signed off on a $29.6 million contract extension for a consulting firm that’s helping the Department of Human Services work on changing how the state pays Medicaid providers.
I-630 lane to close for part of week
posted: 06/19/2013 4:47 a.m. Discuss
Work on a bridge overpass will require a lane on Interstate 630 in Little Rock to be closed today and Thursday, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department said.
Quorum Court OKs applying for park grant
posted: 06/19/2013 4:47 a.m. Discuss
Saline County is one step closer in getting its first county park — which will be fully handicap-accessible and could incorporate the nation’s first outdoor wheelchair-accessible soccer field — after the Saline County Quorum Court authorized the county judge Tuesday night to apply for a grant that could fund up to half of the park’s cost.
Storage-rental raid finds ‘pot’
posted: 06/19/2013 4:46 a.m. Discuss
Pulaski County sheriff ’s narcotics investigators arrested four people Tuesday after authorities seized up to 200 marijuana plants from a southwest Little Rock storage facility, a spokesman said.
CATA approves new director’s contract
posted: 06/19/2013 4:44 a.m. Discuss
Central Arkansas Transit Authority’s board of directors ratified a contract Tuesday for Jarod Varner to become executive director for the public agency beginning July 15.
Recycling talks get Maumelle panel nod
posted: 06/19/2013 4:43 a.m. Discuss
Maumelle will begin negotiations to have single-stream recycling services with Waste Management of Arkansas that is expected to cost residents $3.07 per month, the Maumelle City Council said Monday night.
Pothole fix to close lanes on U.S. 67
posted: 06/19/2013 4:43 a.m. Discuss
Filling in potholes on U.S. 67/167 will require lane closures today and Thursday in Jacksonville, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department said.
LR board approves cost increase for police station
posted: 06/19/2013 4:42 a.m. Discuss
Construction of the West 12th Street police substation will move forward after the Little Rock Board of Directors voted Tuesday to approve an increase of more than $2 million in construction costs.
LR to let some felons drive cabs
posted: 06/19/2013 4:38 a.m. Comment 1
A new ordinance approved by the Little Rock Board of Directors Tuesday night grants some convicted felons one more job opportunity: taxicab driver.
Crashes kill four on state highways
posted: 06/19/2013 4:37 a.m. Discuss
Four people died Sunday and Monday on state roads, according to preliminary Arkansas State Police fatality accident reports.
