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NLR police identify 2 injured in shooting at Verizon Arena
updated: 05/21/2013 5:16 p.m. Comments 5
North Little Rock police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Tuesday morning at Verizon Arena.
England students launch package to edge of space
posted: 05/13/2013 3:26 p.m. Discuss
When Andy Beck, a high school band director for the England School District in Lonoke County, heard of a friend's unsuccessful attempt to launch a weather balloon to the edge of space, he didn't let it burst his creative bubble.
Arkansas climbs ranks among bicycle-friendly states
posted: 05/01/2013 11:42 a.m. Comment 1
After being last in line in 2012 in terms of bicycle friendliness, Arkansas has made the second-largest leap in the country to accommodate those who put their pedals to the pavement, a news release from the state Highway and Transportation Department states.
2013 tornado count 'average' for typical Arkansas season, weather service says
updated: 05/01/2013 12:52 p.m. Discuss
While the state has experienced lower-than-usual spring temperatures for 2013, the National Weather Service says, Arkansas' tornado count is on par for an average season.
Pine Bluff firefighter dies in collision with 18-wheeler
posted: 04/11/2013 2:51 p.m. Discuss
A Pine Bluff firefighter died Thursday morning in a collision with a 18-wheeler, an Arkansas State Police report states.
Fayetteville man gets 15 years for firearms violation
posted: 04/04/2013 1:23 p.m. Discuss
A Fayetteville man was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison without the possibility for parole for a federal firearms violation, a news release from U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge states.
McDaniel gives Exxon a Wednesday deadline for oil-spill reports
posted: 04/04/2013 12:10 p.m.
Comments 6
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is demanding Exxon Mobil executives relinquish reports to his office regarding the Friday Pegasus pipeline rupture and oil spill in Mayflower.
Florida man finds 1.95-carat diamond at Arkansas park
posted: 11/28/2012 2:06 p.m. Discuss
A Florida man vacationing with his father in Arkansas unearthed a brown diamond Tuesday at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro.
Pine Bluff distributor’s assets bought from Walgreen Co.
posted: 11/28/2012 12:23 p.m. Discuss
New York-based L&R Distributors Inc. has announced it will take over the assets of Pine Bluff-based SAJ Distributors and the private label Select Brand from Walgreen Co.
Seatbelt use at record high in U.S., report says
posted: 11/15/2012 1:45 p.m. Discuss
More people across the United States are buckling up, especially in the South, according to a report released Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
