Arkansas

Police: Minor arrested after 30-year-old found fatally shot in Northwest Arkansas Authorities have arrested a minor following the fatal shooting of a Fort Smith man on Saturday night, police said. by Josh Snyder - October 20, 2019

Park service urges ‘immediate action’ in Hot Springs to mitigate risk of potentially sickening bacteria in thermal water The National Park Service on Saturday recommended that all building owners and lessees in Hot Springs National Park discontinue using all showers plumbed to the... by HOT SPRINGS SENTINEL-RECORD - October 20, 2019

Pine Bluff mulls buying hotel to attract conventions A deal brokered by Mayor Shirley Washington and the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency would give the city a hotel anchor for the convention center once again, pro... by Dale Ellis - October 20, 2019

Little Rock housing authority kept mum on then-exec's leave; vote held in private raises legal issue The Little Rock housing authority board unanimously decided in April to put then-interim director Marshall Nash on unpaid administrative leave, a federal report... by Ginny Monk - October 20, 2019

Nursing home ills a red flag for state; bid afoot to look at firms’ finances The nursing home operators whose money woes created bleak conditions at five facilities that the state recently seized were ordered to sell a different home's l... by Eric Besson - October 20, 2019

East Arkansas track closing, but dogs won't go homeless The greyhound racing industry and people who want it abolished agree on one thing: Greyhounds make great pets. by Hunter Field - October 20, 2019

Proposed ’20 budget for Arkansas jail grows The most significant budget issue facing Sebastian County government is the operation of the criminal justice system and jail, according to County Judge David H... by Thomas Saccente - October 20, 2019

Charity building 2nd Little Rock location; food bank starts expansion plans The Arkansas Foodbank received a city permit earlier this month for its roughly $4 million project that officials say will allow it to put more volunteers to wo... by Rachel Herzog - October 20, 2019

Portrayal brings Northwest Arkansas city's forgotten back to life Amid tiki torches, tombstones and towering pine trees, Charles "Chip" Cartwright tells the story of Richard Banks, the last black person to remain in the vicini... by Bill Bowden - October 20, 2019

PAPER TRAILS: Renovating show stars Northwest Arkansas couple The latest TV show about fixing up old homes has an Arkansas twist. October 20, 2019

State payroll up, employees fewer The number of full-time state employees dipped a bit in the past fiscal year, while it increased slightly at public higher-education institutions, according to ... by Michael R. Wickline - October 20, 2019

Washington news in brief Crawford on inquiry: There’s ‘bigger fish’ by Frank E. Lockwood - October 20, 2019

Pet of the Week Kirk, a 5-month-old orange tabby, likes to play and snuggle, and will give you a talking to if he thinks he's not getting enough attention. He is outgoing and g... October 20, 2019

Little Rock notebook Survey takes look at senior services by Rachel Herzog - October 20, 2019

North Little Rock notebook RV park flood loss pegged at $45,808 by Stephen Simpson - October 20, 2019

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