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Beebe eases treasurer staff jitters

posted: 05/25/2013 5:12 a.m. Discuss

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.

Ad pans Pryor’s vote on guns bill

posted: 05/25/2013 5:09 a.m. Discuss

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.

SUV crash near Scott kills 3

posted: 05/25/2013 5:08 a.m. Discuss

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.

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: ’65 Chevy has a belt exemption

posted: 05/25/2013 5:07 a.m. Discuss

Dear Mahatma: We’re buying a 1965 Chevelle Super Sport that was manufactured in December 1964. It has no seat belts. How does the seat-belt law apply to this car? We’re paying a lot of money for this classic car and want to be legal. — Four on the Floor

Ordinance on LR board’s plate seeks $19,208 raise for mayor

posted: 05/25/2013 5:03 a.m. Discuss

An ordinance before the Little Rock Board of Directors on Tuesday proposes to increase the mayor’s salary by almost $20,000, matching the city manager’s salary.

Gays in, Scouts await reaction

posted: 05/25/2013 5:02 a.m. Discuss

Carol Gilley’s two sons love the Cub Scouts.

Judge: Records show Barber often out on town

posted: 05/25/2013 5:01 a.m. Discuss

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.

Riverfest volunteers start early, stay late

posted: 05/25/2013 4:58 a.m. Discuss

Riverfest didn’t open its gates to the public until 6 p.m. Friday, but a handful of vendors, dozens of security officers and hundreds of volunteers showed up early in the morning to prepare for the three-day festival and its expected record attendance.

Whirlpool sees third pollution suit filed

posted: 05/25/2013 4:56 a.m. Discuss

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.

2 announce candidacies for Lake View jurist’s job

posted: 05/25/2013 4:55 a.m. Discuss

Attorneys Mike Reif and Cathi Compton announced their candidacies this week to replace retiring Pulaski County Circuit Judge Collins Kilgore, who presided over the landmark court case that led to a significant reshaping of how public schools in Arkansas are funded.

Woman dies in barge explosion

posted: 05/25/2013 4:53 a.m. Discuss

Two explosions rocked the Lost Bridge campground on Beaver Lake and left a Missouri woman dead Friday.

Accidents on roadways leave 4 dead

posted: 05/25/2013 4:52 a.m. Discuss

Four people died after accidents on state roads this week, according to preliminary Arkansas State Police fatality accident reports.

Higher pay sought for pick to lead health-services unit

posted: 05/25/2013 4:52 a.m. Discuss

A legislative subcommittee Thursday endorsed the state Department of Human Services’ proposal to pay $110,000 a year to the department’s top choice to be the next director of the Behavioral Health Services Division.

State senators now accepting contributions; House must wait

posted: 05/25/2013 4:51 a.m. Discuss

State representatives have to wait until June 16 before they can begin accepting campaign contributions, though state senators have already been given the green light to start taking contributions, as a result of differing interpretations of House and Senate rules.

District cuts compliance chief

posted: 05/25/2013 4:50 a.m. Discuss

Brenda Bowles, the Pulaski County Special School District’s long-time assistant superintendent for equity and pupil services, was removed this week from that job by Superintendent Jerry Guess, who will champion the district’s desegregation efforts in federal court.

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