Mimi Abebe
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Recent Stories by Mimi Abebe
LR private schools see major expansion
posted: 08/13/2009 5:14 a.m. Comment 1
Many Little Rock private schools are pouring millions of dollars into construction projects.
Board keeps freeze on talks of detaching Jacksonville schools
posted: 08/12/2009 4:20 a.m. Discuss
The Pulaski County Special School Board will wait to negotiate with Jacksonville civic leaders over creating a new school district - until hearing from the federal court.
PB won't get new officers right away
posted: 08/10/2009 4:31 a.m. Discuss
With more than $1 million in stimulus money coming in, the Pine Bluff Police Department expects to have seven new officers on the streets - but it will take about a year.
5 counties lose power, tree limbs in storms
posted: 08/06/2009 5:32 a.m. Discuss
Storms swept across Arkansas early Wednesday causing damage in at least five counties, including fallen trees, downed power lines and wind-torn homes.
UALR board outlines bond plans
posted: 08/04/2009 5:16 a.m. Discuss
The University of Arkansas in Little Rock board of visitors held a special meeting Monday to discuss spending plans of more than $30 million in bond money. The board agreed to four resolutions related to on-campus construction at the meeting, one of which was to encourage the increase of facility fees at UALR to match those of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
July rainfall records for LR, NLR climb
posted: 08/01/2009 2:57 a.m. Discuss
Tail-end showers helped swell the July rainfall records in both Little Rock and North Little Rock.
8 dogs found in animal-cruelty convict's house
posted: 07/26/2009 3:26 a.m. Discuss
The Saline County prosecutor's office filed a motion to revoke bond Thursday against Alisha King of Benton, who was convicted on animal-cruelty charges in February.
UCA audit panel has 1st meeting
posted: 07/24/2009 4:23 a.m. Discuss
The University of Central Arkansas Audit Committee reviewed several audits at its first meeting Thursday night at the UCA campus.
Forgiveness needed in wake of genocide, Rwandan says
posted: 07/22/2009 3:02 a.m. Discuss
Joseph Sebarenzi, former head of the Rwanda parliament, preached Tuesday at Hendrix College about the value of forgiveness.
Housing a priority for board at UALR
posted: 07/17/2009 3:37 a.m. Discuss
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock board of visitors backed the construction of oncampus student housing at a Thursday meeting.
