Attorney asks judge to delay former lobbyist's bribery trial
An attorney for former lobbyist and political fundraiser Gilbert Baker asked a federal judge Monday to postpone Baker's February trial on bribery and other cha…
An attorney for former lobbyist and political fundraiser Gilbert Baker asked a federal judge Monday to postpone Baker's February trial on bribery and other cha…
A federal court Monday granted Michael Maggio's motion seeking to withdraw his previous request to get out of prison while he challenged his bribery conviction.
Former lobbyist and fundraiser Gilbert Baker pleaded innocent Thursday to federal charges of bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy in an investigation that alread…
A former Arkansas legislator indicted earlier this month on federal charges of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud has pleaded innocent in federal court.
The University of Central Arkansas will use a $20 million matching donation from the Windgate Foundation to help finance construction of a new fine arts center.
CONWAY — The Windgate Foundation has pledged a $20 million matching contribution to the University of Central Arkansas, the school announced Tuesday.
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood said Thursday she had attempted to obtain copies of text messages federal prosecutors say she exchanged in July 2013…
A Dardanelle man whose capital-murder case ended in two mistrials will be back in court in April in an unrelated kidnapping.
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood said Thursday that she had attempted to obtain copies of text messages that federal prosecutors say she exchanged in…
A man whose two capital-murder trials ended in hung juries will go on trial in an unrelated kidnapping case in April.
A federal grand jury has indicted former state senator and lobbyist Gilbert Baker on conspiracy, bribery and wire-fraud charges in an alleged scheme involving …
When tornadoes ravaged parts of Vilonia and Mayflower on April 27, 2014, University of Central Arkansas students, faculty and staff knew they wanted to help.
Motorists would be wise to slow down as they approach the tiny town of Damascus in the Ozark foothills.
Motorists would be wise to slow down as they approach the tiny town of Damascus in the Ozark foothills.
Since 2001, the Faulkner County Quorum Court has diverted more than $350,000 in restricted funds from the 20th Judicial Circuit public defender's office to oth…
The Bald Knob police chief's job is secure, at least for now.
Attorneys for a group of Conway police officers and firefighters have asked a judge to declare the city liable for what they say was a breach of contract afte…
Twelve years after Faulkner County began collecting a voluntary tax to build an animal shelter, there is ample money set aside for that goal but still no agree…
Without explanation, former Judge Michael Maggio asked a federal court Monday to dismiss his own petition seeking to get out of prison while he tries to get hi…
The Faulkner County Quorum Court is to consider two proposals related to an animal shelter Tuesday night.
The Faulkner County Quorum Court is to consider two proposals related to an animal shelter Tuesday night.
The University of Central Arkansas has suspended the Kappa Sigma fraternity for one year for hazing.
A Yell County man was being held in lieu of $1 million bond Tuesday in the death of his girlfriend's 2-year-old son.
Differences on how best to finance a Faulkner County animal shelter have lingered into a 12th year even as yet another funding proposal has emerged.
The U.S. attorney's office told a federal court Wednesday that it opposed former Circuit Judge Michael Maggio's motion to be released from prison while he trie…
Former Judge Michael Maggio has asked a federal court to order his release from prison while his effort to overturn his bribery conviction is pending.
University of Central Arkansas students walking across campus late at night and sports fans trying to find parking spaces are among those who will benefit from…
University of Central Arkansas students walking across campus late at night and sports fans trying to find parking spaces are among those who will benefit from…
The attorney who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Faulkner County and three of its officials said he expects both sides will try to settle the case.
The attorney who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Faulkner County and three of its officials said he expects both sides will try to settle the case.
CONWAY — A Conway physician acquitted of eight sexual-assault counts still faces eight other counts.
A former judge imprisoned for bribery said in a court document that his attorney-client confidentiality should be waived only in part and even then only for on…
A divided board of trustees voted Thursday to give Henderson State University President Glen Jones a one-year contract extension.
A divided board of trustees voted Thursday to give Henderson State University President Glen Jones a one-year contract extension.
Faulkner County's County Judge Jim Baker defeated the county's assessor, Damon Edwards, in Baker's bid for a third term Tuesday.
Voters in the 20th Judicial Circuit elected the first woman to serve as the circuit's prosecuting attorney Tuesday.
A circuit judge on Friday signed an order saying Jim Baker, the Faulkner County county judge, had violated the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Former Judge Michael Maggio has petitioned a federal court to release him from prison and contends one of his attorneys misled and pressured him into pleading …
County Judge Jim Baker on Thursday released emails requested under the state's public-records law to a supporter of his political opponent, a day after a laws…
A Republican sued the county judge of Faulkner County, Jim Baker, a Democrat seeking re-election, on Wednesday for refusing to provide public emails requested …
After almost three decades, Faulkner County authorities have used DNA and genealogical research to identify a suspect in the rape and beating death of a woman …
CONWAY — The Faulkner County sheriff’s office announced a major development Monday in the investigation of the 1990 rape and death of Pam Felkins, who was kidn…
The attorney for a man charged in the July death of a Wooster woman said Wednesday that he would request a mental-health evaluation in light of his client's pa…
Experience and politics are among the issues in the race for prosecuting attorney in Arkansas' 20th Judicial Circuit.
A teenage boy accused of killing a Wooster woman displayed "bizarre behavior" when dealing with one or more of his attorneys, according to a motion seeking a m…
Two former Arkansas House speakers, including one who just resigned as head of the Arkansas Community Colleges association, have formed a lobbying partnership.
A judge agreed Tuesday to a defense request for a mental evaluation in the case of a 16-year-old boy charged in the death of a Wooster woman.
A former state House speaker has resigned as head of the Arkansas Community Colleges association, which quickly suspended his access to the organization's Litt…
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Henderson State University's president by a former employee whose department was flagged in a state audit…
Former Arkansas State University President Eugene Wilson Smith, who was instrumental in helping the Jonesboro-based college gain university status, has died. H…