John Krupa

Ex-official urges higher GI levels

1st intelligence director argues manpower key in Afghan war

President Barack Obama should approve the request of the top commander in Afghanistan for more than 40,000 new troops to put down the insurgency, the nation’s former director of national intelligence said in Little Rock on Tuesday.
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Stolen hygiene items found

Trailer with tampons, other products located in Mississippi

Police have recovered some of the $474,000 in feminine hygiene and baby-care products stolen in Faulkner County last month.
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White River still rising in sections

Crest being flushed downstream

Sections of the lower White River continued to rise Monday, raising flooding concerns for an area that suffered historic high water in 2008.
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4 die as storm soaks, whips state

Damage widespread; rescuers pull scores from rising water

At least four Arkansans died during a storm that produced devastating winds and torrential rains across the state Thursday and Friday, flooding homes, damaging structures and knocking out power to thousands.
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Lines long in state for flu shots

Thousands get vaccine; more clinics today

Powerful thunderstorms and unprecedented demand for influenza vaccine made for a “rocky start” to the largest mass vaccination effort in Arkansas history, health officials said Thursday.
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Bond issue OK’d for UALR projects

Cash to build sports complex, dorm

The University of Arkansas board of trustees unanimously approved a $30 million bond issue Wednesday for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to build a new residence hall and an outdoor sports complex.
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Kotex, baby wipes stolen in Conway

Trailers holding $474,000 in items taken

Conway police are searching this week for thieves who stole $474,000 in feminine hygiene and baby-care products over the weekend.
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Ex-mayor: Coerced to quit

Former Garland official tries to withdraw resignation

Former Garland Mayor Yvonne Dockery is trying to regain her post only days after resigning it to avoid trial in a criminal case.
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Budget tightened at eStem; salaries cut for managers

The board of directors of the management organization that supports Little Rock’s three eStem Public Charter Schools adopted a dramatically reduced budget Thursday, slashing salaries of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer by a combined 45 percent.
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Augusta seeing literacy project pay off

This year, 23 of 29 high school seniors accepted to college

Like many Delta towns, Augusta has struggled as businesses shuttered and its population dwindled.
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