Arkansas*
Break-in suspect shot in home dies
posted: 05/25/2013 4:48 a.m. Discuss
A man who authorities believe entered a Russellville home with the intent of burglarizing it died Thursday, a day after the resident shot him, police said.
Clinics get funds to promote law
posted: 05/25/2013 4:48 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas community health centers will receive more than $1.3 million to help people enroll for coverage through the health-insurance exchanges being created under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, federal health officials have announced.
UALR appoints admissions chief
posted: 05/25/2013 4:47 a.m. Discuss
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has recently appointed a new director of admissions.
Fall kills owner of NWA Steel Co.
posted: 05/25/2013 4:47 a.m. Discuss
The owner of NWA Steel Co. of Springdale died after falling from a building under construction at 5526 Arkansas 7, south of Hot Springs, at about 1 p.m. Thursday.
Panel to revise policy on lawmakers’ out-of-state trips
posted: 05/25/2013 4:46 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Legislative Council is expected to modify its policy on lawmaker travel Tuesday as legislators plan which conferences they will attend this year.
Memorial Day closings
posted: 05/25/2013 4:45 a.m. Discuss
The following state, federal and local government offices’ schedules may be affected by the Memorial Day holiday Monday. Note: Federal law — 4 US Code 1, section 7 (m) — addressing the display of the U.S. flag on Memorial Day requires that the flag fly at half-staff until noon, when it should be raised to its peak.
Mega millions
posted: 05/25/2013 4:42 a.m. Discuss
The winning numbers drawn Friday night in Mega Millions: 4-5-16-18-53 Mega Ball: 28 Estimated jackpot: $15 million Megaplier: 04
Police beat
posted: 05/25/2013 4:42 a.m. Discuss
LR woman given ride is shot in leg A Little Rock woman suffered a gunshot wound in her thigh after she refused to perform a sexual act on her shooter, police said.
Daily record
posted: 05/25/2013 4:41 a.m. Discuss
Meeting announcements published exclusively on Arkansas Online, the newspaper’s website, can be found at arkansasonline.com/tools/meetings/. An electronic form is available on the website to submit support group meeting announcements or changes. Readers can access that form by going to arkansasonline.com/contact/supportgroupform/ and submitting the appropriate information.
Gerald Thompson: Pastor, producer of gospel music
posted: 05/25/2013 4:40 a.m. Discuss
The Rev. Gerald Thompson, a gospel singer/songwriter, musician, producer and preacher, was a lover of people.
Other days
posted: 05/25/2013 4:39 a.m. Discuss
100 YEARS AGO May 25, 1913 Toleration of immoral resorts in Little Rock’s segregated red light district will cease three months from today.
Obituaries
posted: 05/25/2013 4:38 a.m. Discuss
OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
UA System president’s pay rises to $427,500 come July
posted: 05/24/2013 5:13 a.m. Comments 14
The University of Arkansas board of trustees unanimously voted Thursday to increase system President Donald Bobbitt’s salary from $355,000 to $427,500 in the fiscal year that starts July 1.
Policies on mature bonds, brokers shifted under Shoffner
posted: 05/24/2013 5:09 a.m. Discuss
Two longtime practices of the Arkansas treasurer’s office changed significantly during the tenure of Martha Shoffner, who resigned Tuesday after six years as state treasurer.
Summer ahead, travelers set forth
posted: 05/24/2013 5:06 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas travelers hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend will be hard pressed to find a free cabin or campsite in the state, and airports crowds are likely.
