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Wide array of events set for Memorial Day
posted: 05/23/2009 3:48 a.m. Discuss
In addition to the traditional Memorial Day commemorations of veterans and their sacrifices, Arkansans on Monday will have the opportunity to learn more about the state's military history, shop for traditional Arkansas crafts, or run and bike till they drop.
Beavers likely cause of roadway flooding
posted: 05/22/2009 2:56 a.m. Discuss
Beavers are the likely cause of flooding that has forced Faulkner Lake Road to be blocked off for more than two weeks, North Little Rock and county officials said Wednesday.
Officials urge safety on boats after rains
posted: 05/22/2009 2:52 a.m. Discuss
The Memorial Day weekend generally marks the start of the Arkansas boating season and state and federal officials say that high water levels mean safety is even more important than usual.
UALR graduation called family affair
posted: 05/17/2009 3:02 a.m. Discuss
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Joel Anderson, on behalf of the 1,370 graduates at Saturday's commencement ceremonies, thanked the students' families.
Riverfront gearing up for cities' big festival
posted: 05/16/2009 2:51 a.m. Discuss
A week before Riverfest's start, festival organizers are ready to begin setting up for what they want to be a successful - and, they hope, dry - event.
Two bodies found in SUV off I-40
posted: 05/10/2009 4:35 a.m.
Arkansas State Police are investigating the deaths of a couple whose bodies were found in a black Ford Expedition on Saturday in North Little Rock after a passing driver saw the sport utility vehicle off Interstate 40 and called authorities to report what he thought was a wreck.
Judge grants delay, resets Alamo's trial for July 13
posted: 05/09/2009 5:29 a.m.
A federal judge on Friday delayed the sexual abuse trial of evangelist Tony Alamo for two months, splitting the difference of a 120-day delay that Alamo's attorney had requested.
Pastors say churches can help keep kids off prison path
posted: 05/02/2009 4:11 a.m.
A group of pastors told participants at the Cradle to Prison Pipeline Summit on Friday in Little Rock that churches have a role to play in keeping children off the path that leads to incarceration but that there are barriers in the way of progress.
LR officers swoop in on suspects
posted: 04/19/2009 3:30 a.m.
In 15 minutes, the men in this room will knock down the door of a suspected drug house in central Little Rock to serve a search warrant, but the atmosphere in the lineup room is more business meeting than locker room.
Police beat
posted: 04/18/2009 5:23 a.m.
Little Rock police arrested a 29-year-old man Thursday night on child-endangerment charges after his 3-year-old son fell off the gas tank of the man's motorcycle and struck the pavement, police said.
