Arkansas

Arkansas lawmaker's plan would tie reading growth to state special funds Legislation filed this week would reduce the amount of special funds an impoverished school district receives if its students' reading abilities regress in cons... by Hunter Field - February 20, 2019

Walmart surpasses estimates for its 4Q; e-commerce side delivers 43% rise Walmart Inc.'s U.S. e-commerce sales surged 43 percent in the fourth quarter, aided by the expansion of grocery pickup and delivery and a broader online assortm... by Serenah McKay - February 20, 2019

Filing: Arkansas panel must issue 4 casino licenses The Arkansas Racing Commission must issue four casino licenses or be in breach of the state constitution, attorneys for a proposed multimillion-dollar casino in... by Jeannie Roberts - February 20, 2019

U.S. justices decline challenge by Arkansas judge barred from hearing death-penalty cases Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen's attempt to regain jurisdiction over death-penalty cases ended Tuesday at the U.S. Supreme Court when the nation's... by John Lynch - February 20, 2019

He gets 'Jeopardy!' callback, chance to win $1M with 2 teammates; who is Little Rock native? A Little Rock native who won $75,000 on Jeopardy! as a teen has returned to the game show after six years to compete in its first team tournament. by Josh Snyder - February 20, 2019

City board OKs ex-Little Rock mayor's compensation Former Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola will be paid $160,000 in compensation for unused paid time off, about $34,000 less than what he said he believes he is ent... by Rachel Herzog - February 20, 2019

Former Arkansas senator keeps pass to leave treatment center for wedding activities A federal judge declined Tuesday to reconsider her decision last week to allow former state Sen. Gilbert Baker to leave an inpatient treatment center for more t... by Linda Satter - February 20, 2019

Police jail suspect in Little Rock gunfire Though police initially believed that the suspect in an officer-involved shooting early Sunday was not injured, the man whom officers arrested Tuesday on an att... by Clara Turnage - February 20, 2019

Abortion limit endorsed as potential ban becomes law A bill that would ban abortion after 18 weeks of pregnancy faced no resistance as it cleared the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor on Tuesday. by Andy Davis - February 20, 2019

Arkansas gets 80 years in prison for breaking woman's arms and legs, threatening to light her on fire A Fayetteville man was sentenced to a combined 80 years in prison Tuesday after he admitted to beating a Bella Vista woman so severely with a 2-by-4 that he bro... by Tracy Neal - February 20, 2019

Little Rock Zoo designs new playground where kids can see, feel nature The Little Rock Zoo will soon break ground on a play area that aims to help kids understand nature in a new way. by Rachel Herzog - February 20, 2019

Innocent of sex assault, former Arkansas youth minister pleads A former volunteer youth minister pleaded innocent Tuesday to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old church member. by Tracy Neal - February 20, 2019

Arkansas House panel supports bill on parents' moves Legislation that would place greater scrutiny on custodial parents attempting to move their children across the state cleared the House Judiciary Committee on T... February 20, 2019

E-prescription bill fails to clear Senate Legislation that would require prescriptions for controlled substances such as opioids and narcotics be moved to a paperless e-prescription system by 2021 fell ... February 20, 2019

Victim-panel fees' rise is voted down A bill that would increase from $10 to $20 the fee to attend a victim-impact panel for convicted drunken drivers failed in the House on Tuesday. February 20, 2019

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