Arkansas

Gunfire strikes Little Rock home with 6-year-old child inside, police say; no injuries reported A gunman fired several shots in a Little Rock alley, striking a home with a man and a 6-year-old inside, according to a Little Rock Police Department report. by Youssef Rddad - January 21, 2019

Volunteers make hand-sewn stuffed animals to console traumatized kids in Arkansas HOT SPRINGS — For children at the site of tragedies and traumas, not much is certain, but many in the Hot Springs area will have a plush friend to help them thr... by EMILY BACCAM, The Sentinel-Record - January 21, 2019

Arkansas woman tries to hit man with vehicle after apparent argument, police say A 47-year-old Arkansas woman allegedly tried running over a man with a vehicle and damaged a gate as she drove away, police in Pine Bluff said. by Youssef Rddad - January 21, 2019

Police ID motorcyclist killed in wreck with 18-wheeler in Little Rock State authorities identified a 27-year-old Bryant man who died in a fatal crash after hitting an 18-wheeler in Little Rock earlier this month. by Youssef Rddad - January 21, 2019

Arkansas hospital owner delinquent on taxes, officials say; De Queen facility’s operator owes in seven states More than $117,000 in back real estate and property taxes are owed on De Queen Medical Center, part of almost $2 million in similar taxes owed by company-operat... by Kat Stromquist - January 21, 2019

State colleges squeeze funds in shutdown Colleges and universities in the state so far have mostly been able to keep researchers on the payrolls during the partial federal government shutdown, but the ... by Jaime Adame - January 21, 2019

Little Rock police praise crime-cutting efforts; ’18 figures decline, but neighborhood leaders say they’ve yet to see difference The number of federal firearm indictments in Little Rock nearly quadrupled in 2018 in response to a spike in violent crime the previous year, according to data ... by Clara Turnage - January 21, 2019

Arkansas Ethics Commission pushed to 'breaking point' after receiving record citizen complaints, director says The Arkansas Ethics Commission received a record 146 citizen complaints filed against candidates and others during the 2018 election cycle, a 45 percent increas... by Michael R. Wickline - January 21, 2019

Building underway at all medical marijuana cultivation sites in Arkansas Arkansas’ fifth and final medical marijuana cultivation facility broke ground last week, setting the industry on course to be fully functional before the end of... by Hunter Field - January 21, 2019

Aid sought for federal workers; Little Rock officials plan 2-day donation drive during shutdown As the partial government shutdown approaches a month, Little Rock officials gathered Sunday afternoon at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field ... by Stephen Simpson - January 21, 2019

Uncounted absentee ballots in Pulaski County spur push to change state law Pulaski County is exploring measures, including a change in law, to improve the voting system after officials did not count 181 absentee ballots in the 2018 gen... by Alex Gladden - January 21, 2019

Tenants at Arkansas complex fret after notified rent aid held up; until shutdown ends, full payment up to them, tenants told Before Beverly Taylor got the notice on her door telling her that her rent subsidy was in jeopardy, she didn't know much about the federal government shutdown. by Ginny Monk - January 21, 2019

Timberlake wows audience, facilitates marriage proposal in North Little Rock concert Justin Timberlake interrupted Thursday night's sold-out "Man of the Woods" show to focus on man and future wife. by Jennifer Christman - January 21, 2019

3 abortion bills filed in Arkansas Legislature; bills focus on complications, birth control, Down syndrome Three bills related to abortion and other reproduction matters were filed by the end of the first week of the state's regular legislative session, but there are... by Jeannie Roberts - January 21, 2019

Tax cuts, agency reorganizations on agenda for state legislators The holiday-shortened week ahead for Arkansas lawmakers will likely see movement begin on two big-ticket items: tax cuts and government reorganization, accordin... by John Moritz - January 21, 2019

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