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UALR names Casey as interim vice provost
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Paula Casey as its interim vice provost for research and dean of the graduate school.
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Gathering all details on parolee, Beebe says
A day after requesting a review of the parole history of an eight-time absconder recently charged in a Little Rock kidnapping and capital murder, Gov. Mike Beebe said that his office has received a lot of "good information" from state parole officials.
DCC: Pulaski County Jail Pushed for Darrell Dennis Release
Blame is flying back and forth over the release of a parolee accused of killing a young man in Little Rock.
Rogers man accused of killing infant to get second evaluation
A Rogers man accused of killing a 11-month-old boy has had a mental evaluation at the Arkansas State Hospital, but his attorneys want a evaluation performed by an expert obtained by the defense.
2 Killed When Pickup Catches Fire after Collision with Freightliner
A man and woman were killed after a Freightliner crossed the center line and hit their pickup head on Monday afternoon.
Jury Selected for Former LRPD Officer Accused of Manslaughter
Concerns over a juror's ability to be fair slowed down the manslaughter trial of Josh Hastings, the former Little Rock police officer charged with shooting 15-year old Bobby Moore, Jr. Everyone thought 12 jurors had been seated, but a late concern about one juror's possible relationship with the victim's father led to his dismissal, and the so jury ... (more)
Little Rock Sex Offender Found Living Near Schools in Springdale
Springdale Police arrested a registered sex offender Monday who had walked away from his parole in Little Rock and was living near schools.
2 Charged with Theft by Receiving after Being Pulled Over in Stolen Car
Two women inside a vehicle that had been reported stolen were arrested by a Garland County Deputy early Monday morning.
Arkansas has seen its fair share of chain restaurants. It's probably easy to brush them aside when they arrive for the first time-burgers, tacos, sandwiches are all expected offerings at most of these operations.
AR state rep. running for auditor next year
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Arkansas state Rep. Andrea Lea says she's seeking the Republican nomination for state auditor next year.
Curbside Recycling Creates Controversy in Saline County
The Saline County Regional Solid Waste Management District provides the landfill for five cities across the area.
June 19 episode of SyFy's 'Ghost Hunters' set in Little Rock
"Exactly, I'm getting a reading that tells me the upcoming new episode on Wednesday, June 19 will include a ghost-hunting expedition to a home once owned by prominent early 20th century banker Edward Cornish."
Officials Blast DCC After Parolee is Accused of Murder
The Arkansas Department of Community Correction is under fire over the murder of a Little Rock man.
AR Education Department gets new chief of staff
LITTLE ROCK, AR - The Arkansas Education Department is getting a new chief of staff.
NLR Crews Respond to Fire at Baptist Health Clinic
Crews responded to a small fire in North Little Rock early Monday afternoon. Flames broke out at a Baptist Health Clinic on Broadway before 1:00 Monday afternoon, and smoke could be seen billowing from the building.
Work to Cause Lane Closure on Interstate 630
State highway officials say maintenance work will require a lane closure on Interstate 630 in Little Rock later this week.
An unexpected treat at the Crown Shop
I've mentioned this before, but there is certainly no shortage of surprising, unique, and often unexpected food findings for anyone who likes to go digging around Arkansas for such experiences.
A national conference commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation will run Wednesday through Saturday in Little Rock and focus on the efforts of slaves who sought to gain their freedom during the Civil War and Arkansas' role in their plight.
I was still under 40 when, after months of saying no, I agreed to move back to Little Rock to become editor of Arkansas Business.
Little Rock, AR- Neil Scroggins gets the gift of a lifetime for Father's Day, a baby boy.