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22 May 2013 West Memphis, AR Former West Memphis councilman, police officer sentenced for conspiracy to commit election fraud
The U.S Attorney's office of the Eastern District of Arkansas sentenced a former West Memphis councilman and a West Memphis police officer for a conspiracy to commit election fraud.
22 May 2013 West Memphis, AR Councilman sentenced in Hallum case
A former West Memphis City Councilman was sentenced to probation on Wednesday in connection with assisting a former state representative in bribing absentee voters.
22 May 2013 Vela fires one-under leading No. 5 Razorbacks
University of Arkansas senior Victoria Vela carded a one-under 71 leading the fifth-ranked Razorbacks to a 293 in second round action at the 2013 NCAA Women's Golf Championship in Athens, Ga., Wednesday.
22 May 2013 West Memphis, AR West Memphis gets $11 million grant for port
WEST MEMPHIS — West Memphis is to receive a $10.9 million grant to expand the city's port.
22 May 2013 Oklahoma tornado followed by extreme weather warnings for four states
Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas told to expect tornadoes, hail storms and thunderstorms on Tuesday • Oklahoma tornado – live coverage of developments More than 50 million people across a swathe of the Great Plains states were braced for a second round of extreme weather on Tuesday, from hail storms to tornadoes, after the devastation that was visited on an Oklahoma town on Monday . The ...
22 May 2013 Jonesboro, AR Arkansas Red Cross Heads to OK for Tornado Relief
American Red Cross in Arkansas Disaster Teams will deploy this afternoon to join the tornado response for the residents of Moore, Oklahoma.
22 May 2013 Arkansas beats Mississippi 2-1 in 10 innings
Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give Arkansas a 2-1 victory over Mississippi in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Wednesday.
22 May 2013 Jonesboro, AR 8 Investigates: Born with a Broken Heart
Wednesday Afternoon Update – Here is a quick look at some of the stories we at Region 8 News are working on to share with you on Region 8 News at 5, 6, and 10pm .
22 May 2013 Newport, AR Shoffner’s final days in office
State Treasurer Martha Shoffner resigned Tuesday evening, three days after being arrested by federal agents under the “extortion under the color of official right” clause of the Hobbs Act. Saturday 4:30 p.m. — Shoffner is booked into Pulaski County jail after being arrested by FBI agents in her Newport home. Her arrest follows a sting operation, authorities said, in which an informant wearing a ...
22 May 2013 North Little Rock, AR Little Rock Film Festival's downtown debut a success
If anyone was skeptical of the Little Rock Film Festival's move away from a cineplex in Riverdale to downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock, surely their doubts were assuaged after this year's fest. by Lindsey Millar If anyone was skeptical of the Little Rock Film Festival's move away from a cineplex in Riverdale to downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock, surely their doubts were ...
22 May 2013 Harrison, AR Arkansas church makes national news for opposition to gay Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America may decide tomorrow to lift its ban on gay scouts (though not gay scout leaders). As a symbol of opposition, NBC News found Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Harrison, Ark., whose pastor says his church will no longer sponsor a Cub Scout pack if gay boys are allowed to be members. Its leaders are trying to pray away the gay. “We are faced with a very hard decision,” Pack ...
22 May 2013 Arkansas opens SEC Tournament with 2-1 win in extra innings
The 15th-ranked Arkansas baseball team used a walk off wild pitch in the 10th inning to defeat No. 21 Ole Miss, 2-1, on Wednesday morning in the Razorbacks' first game of the 2013 Southeastern Conference Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.
22 May 2013 University of Arkansas opens new LR office
The University of Arkansas is opening new office space in downtown Little Rock.
22 May 2013 Jonesboro, AR ASU Sports Medicine golf event set for June 17
Those individuals who enjoy the sport of playing golf and would like to participate in a fun-filled event for a worthy cause are invited to participate in the 14th annual Arkansas State University Sports Medicine Golf Scramble, which will be held Monday, June 17, at the Jonesboro (Ark.) Country Club.
22 May 2013 Arkansas Advances in SEC Tournament With Extra Innings Win
Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitched with the bases loaded to end the game.
22 May 2013 Harrisburg, AR Cougars Homestand Preview
GENEVA, IL - The Kane County Cougars, Class-A farm team of the Chicago Cubs, open a four-game homestand Saturday afternoon and will welcome the Beloit Snappers, an Oakland Athletics farm team.
22 May 2013 Atkins, AR Storms in Arkansas River Valley lose punch
The storms which produced the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla., blew over the Arkansas River Valley on Monday night, but residents in Russellville and surrounding areas were fortunate there was no serious damage reported locally.
22 May 2013 Arkansas Advances in SEC Tourney with 2-1 Win
Arkansas beat Ole Miss 2-1 in 10 innings at the SEC Tournament
22 May 2013 Alabama-Texas A&M, Friday Arkansas-LSU among 2013 SEC on CBS headliners
The SEC on CBS isn't messing around with the start of its college football coverage in 2013 . The network announced that it will kick off their 2013 schedule with Texas A&M hosting Alabama on September 14th, with the game kicking off at 3:30 p.m. ET. It's a rematch of last year's epic tilt in Tuscaloosa, where Johnny Manziel handed the national champions their lone loss of the 2012 season ...
22 May 2013 Arkansas at LSU to be played Friday after Thanksgiving on CBS
The Arkansas-LSU football game in 2013 will take place Friday, Nov. 29, in Baton Rouge and air on CBS.
22 May 2013 El Dorado, AR Three El Dorado Men Sentenced on Drug Charges
Three El Dorado men were sentenced this week to federal prison on drug convictions.
22 May 2013 Benton, AR Siloam Springs Drops Off County Alert System
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR -- One of the largest cities in Benton County is no longer receiving county emergency alerts.
22 May 2013 Atkins, AR Live entertainment schedule
The Riverfest calendar. MILLER LITE STAGE (FIRST SECURITY AMPHITHEATRE) FRIDAY 5/24 6:30 p.m. Jana Kramer 8 p.m. Rodney Atkins 9:30 p.m. Darius Rucker SATURDAY 5/25 Noon Tori Snead 12:45 p.m. Thread 2 p.m. Stella Luss 3:15 p.m. War Chief 4:30 p.m. The Revolutioners 5:45 p.m. Kingsdown 7 p.m. Flowtribe 8:30 p.m. Kelly Rowland 10 p.m. Lupe Fiasco SUNDAY 5/26 1:30 p.m. Swampbird 3 p.m. Stephen ...
22 May 2013 El Dorado, AR South Arkansas Relief Drives for Tornado Victims
A relief drive is underway in two south Arkansas cities to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma.
22 May 2013 North Little Rock, AR Travelers Announce Baseball Clinic in June
North Little Rock, Arkansas - The Arkansas Travelers annual three day baseball clinic for kids is set for June 17 through June 19. Sign up your 7-to-12 year old child to spend three days at Dickey-Stephens Park learning the fundamentals of baseball from Travelers manager Tim Bogar and many of the Travs players.
22 May 2013 Arkadelphia, AR 'Downtown' group to hold training workshop
Discussion on promotions and special events — "two key components" in downtown revitalization.
22 May 2013 Murfreesboro, AR John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts Wins One Third of Embassy Suites Hotels’ Performance Awards
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts today announced the company’s distinction of securing 15, or one third, of Embassy Suites Hotels’ top recognitions. The Springfield, Mo.-based company’s 263-suite Embassy Suites – Loveland Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in Colorado received the coveted Connie Award for being one of the top three performing hotels among the 2012 Embassy Suites Hotels brand set.
22 May 2013 Austin, AR State troopers honored at annual department awards ceremony
Trooper of the year and civilian of the year recognized
22 May 2013 North Little Rock, AR Car Hits Gas Main in North Little Rock
Fire crews called to Lynch Drive and Broadway Wednesday morning.
22 May 2013 Conway, AR Ex-Michigan Gov. Granholm to headline Arkansas event
LITTLE ROCK — Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be the headline speaker at the Democratic Party of Arkansas' annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this year.
22 May 2013 Former Michigan governor to headline Ark. event - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be the headline speaker at the Democratic Party of Arkansas' annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this year.
22 May 2013 Little Rock, AR Cotton on IRS Affecting 2012 Elections: "It's hard to see how it didn't..."
Congressman Tom Cotton, Republican representative from Arkansas's Fourth District and potential U.S. Senate candidate in 2014, sat down with KNWA earlier this week before kicking off another D.C. work week.
22 May 2013 Jonesboro, AR ASU trustees to decide on tuition rates
NEWPORT — Arkansas State University trustees are to decide on tuition and fees for the coming academic year.
22 May 2013 Bull Shoals, AR Missouri to stock striped bass at Bull Shoals
THEODOSIA, Mo. — A popular sport fish will be introduced into southwest Missouri's Bull Shoals Reservoir.
22 May 2013 Mountain Home, AR Police accept plastic for bonds
Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel told the city council Public Safety Committee members Tuesday that the department now accepts credit and debit cards for bonding and fine payments, as well as for copies of items such as accident reports.
22 May 2013 Mountain Home, AR Two injured in two-vehicle accident
A tornado disaster in Oklahoma that killed dozens and destroyed most of the city of Moore has... - 9:11 pm
22 May 2013 Success, AR CST Brands Files First Quarter 2013 Form 10-Q
CST Brands, Inc. , one of the largest independent retailers of motor fuels and convenience merchandise in North America, filed its Report on Form 10-Q today for the peri
22 May 2013 North Little Rock, AR NLR district digging up dreams
Dreams and plans for new and expanded schools in the North Little Rock School District moved closer to reality Tuesday when district leaders held an unprecedented three groundbreaking ceremonies for three campuses in one day.
22 May 2013 North Little Rock, AR Relatives of victim confront suspect in fiery-death case
During his initial hearing in District Court Tuesday morning, a North Little Rock man was confronted by the family of the woman he’s accused of killing.
22 May 2013 Motorcyclist veers into ditch, is killed
A Manila man died Sunday when his motorcycle overturned in Craighead County, according to a preliminary Arkansas State Police accident report.
22 May 2013 Benton, AR JPs approve health-care copay at jail in Benton
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Inmates at the Saline County jail will be charged copays on medical services they request and any prescription medicine not covered by their insurance under an ordinance approved Tuesday by the county Quorum Court.
22 May 2013 Atkins, AR Eric Sommer Pulls Out The Stops at The Station, Carrboro, NC Then Anchors Memorial Day Weekend At M
Eric Sommer plays The Station in Carrboro, NC and The Midtown in Little Rock, Arkansas this Memorial Day Weekend. Eric Sommer is a touring performer and city-beat poet who hails from the nearest truck stop or grocery store somewhere in The American Heartland. (PRWeb May 22, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10687533.htm
22 May 2013 Camden, AR Orioles snap losing streak, slip past Yankees
BALTIMORE — The shaving cream was still glopped on Chris Dickerson’s head and shoulders long after the final pitch, a tell-tale indicator that the Baltimore Orioles had finally returned to celebratory mode at Camden Yards.
22 May 2013 Bears aiming to end skid in tournament
May has not been kind to the Central Arkansas baseball team.
22 May 2013 Mountain Home, AR Legion alumni game set for Saturday
The Mountain Home Lockeroom and Hopper Environmental Services American Legion Baseball teams will hold their annual Alumni Game and Cake and Pie Auction Saturday at Cooper Park.
22 May 2013 Arkansas QB may be considering transfer to U-M
Mitchell had competed with Brandon Allen for the Razorbacks' open starting job this spring but wound up second on the depth chart. He's expected to be eligible to play this season as a graduate student, rather than having to sit out the NCAA's usual one year for transfers.
22 May 2013 AT A GLANCE: Sports Briefly
Harper Named All-Star Coach CONWAY — Farmington baseball coach Jay Harper was named the head coach of the West All-Star baseball team for the upcoming Arkansas Army National Guard/Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Baseball, Softball and Soccer games on June 18-19 in Conway.
22 May 2013 Rogers, AR Heritage’s Tumey Signes With Ecclesia
Rogers Heritage softball coach Tiffany Taylor had confidence something good was going to happen when Kaitlyn Tumey came to the plate this season.
22 May 2013 Rogers, AR Young Mounties Get Reps
Spring football is over for Rogers High, and most of the depth chart is still blank.
22 May 2013 Estrada Earns Gatorade Award For Third Straight Year
Tayler Estrada has entered a league of her own when it comes to girls soccer in Arkansas.
22 May 2013 Newport, AR ASU trustees to decide on tuition rates - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather WXVT.com
NEWPORT, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas State University trustees are to decide on tuition and fees for the coming academic year. The board meets at 10 a.m. Thursday in Jonesboro.
22 May 2013 Arkansas companies that lead in exports honored - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Four Arkansas companies that lead the state in exporting goods are to be honored. Gov. Mike Beebe is headlining a Wednesday event to present the Governor's Award for Excellence in Global Trade.
22 May 2013 Success, AR ORU baseball aims to extend 15-year streak of NCAA Tournament appearances
Alex Gonzalez doesn't want "the streak" to end during his watch.
21 May 2013 Stamps, AR Briefs: Senate panel OKs bill to offer millions citizenship
Washington — The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved far-reaching immigration legislation that gives a chance at citizenship to millions living in the country illegally.
21 May 2013 Pine Bluff, AR Pine Bluff Man Charged with Shooting
21-year-old Ramon Mathews is charged with shooting 50-year-old Randy Warren.
21 May 2013 Arkadelphia, AR President recommends UA schools opt out of gun law
President recommends UA schools opt out of gun law (AP) — The president of the University of Arkansas system on Tuesday recommended that its 11 campuses opt out of a law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. A measure signed into law earlier this year leaves the decision on concealed handguns by faculty and staff up to the institutions of higher education.
21 May 2013 Success, AR Islanders take solid pitching depth into Southland baseball tournament
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's baseball team heads to the Southland Conference tournament with arguably the best pitching depth in program history.
21 May 2013 Cabot, AR Cabot Taekwondo Instructor Charged With 2nd Sex Assault On Student
The owner of a Taekwondo studio in Lonoke County was behind bars Tuesday charged with sexually assaulting one of his young male students.
21 May 2013 Success, AR Central Heights baseball gearing up for regional semifinals
Great pitching and solid defense has been the key to success for the Central Heights baseball team thus far in the playoffs. The Blue Devils have given up a total of six runs in their five post-season
21 May 2013 Wright Earns First-Team All-Sun Belt Conference Honors
Arkansas State senior Daniel Wright has been named to the 2013 First-Team All-Sun Belt Conference Baseball Team, the league announced Tuesday at its annual family night before the start of the SBC Baseball Tournament.
21 May 2013 Conway, AR Best crappie places in Arkansas
Six Arkansas lakes are among the best places you can find crappie. FishHound.com lists Lake Dardanelle, Nimrod Lake, Craig D Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir, Lake Greeson, Greenwood Lake and Lake Hamilton in their list of 50 best crappie lakes.
21 May 2013 West Point, AR Carry the Load Relay comes through central Ark.
The Carry the Load National Relay is making its way through central Arkansas.
21 May 2013 Cabot, AR Della Rosa Seeks State House Seat
Rogers resident Jana Della Rosa announced Tuesday (May 21) she is running for the state House District 90 seat in...
21 May 2013 Giddens named to Rimington Trophy watch list
Arkansas State sophomore center Bryce Giddens is one of 44 players across the country who have been named to the 2013 Rimington Trophy’s spring watch list, announced Tuesday by the Rimington Trophy committee.
21 May 2013 Conway, AR Conway man from Oklahoma tornado town
The impact of the Oklahoma tornado is being felt right here in Central Arkansas from folks who are from the Moore area.
21 May 2013 Harrison, AR SWEPCO: Storms leave more than 10,000 without power in ArkLaTex
Storms sweeping through the ArkLaTex Tuesday evening knocked out power for more than 10,000 SWEPCO customers.
21 May 2013 Little Rock, AR Ark. treasurer resigns amid charges she took cash
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' state treasurer resigned Tuesday after being accused of accepting at least $36,000 cash in exchange for steering business to an investment broker, bowing to bipartisan calls to step down or face removal from office.
21 May 2013 7 mobile tools for surviving tornadoes
A series of deadly storms that pummeled Arkansas, Missouri and other states this week reminds us that tornado season is upon us once again.
21 May 2013 Ole MIss beats Kentucky 4-1 in SEC tournament
Ole Miss (37-20) advances to face Arkansas in the second round on Wednesday.
21 May 2013 North Little Rock, AR Students, families react to Verizon Arena shooting
What should have been a day of celebration turned violent in North Little Rock Tuesday when a high school senior was shot following graduation practice for Parkview High School at Verizon Arena.
21 May 2013 Success, AR Razorbacks baseball notes: Van Horn sets SEC tournament rotation
FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn has his starting pitching rotation in place for the Southeastern Conference Tournament, sticking with the regular trio of Barrett Astin, Ryne Stanek and Randall Fant.
21 May 2013 Man gets 12 years for striking SE Mo. joggers - WXVT-TV Delta News - More Local News and Weather WX
JACKSON, Mo. (AP) - An Arkansas man who admitted driving into a group of joggers in southeast Missouri has been given a 12-year prison term. The Southeast Missourian reports ( http://bit.ly/ZbMegs ) 19-year-old Vincent Anderson, of Little Rock, was sentenced Tuesday in Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court.
21 May 2013 Conway, AR The Sideline: Conway Kids Triathlon training
Registration has begun for the First Security Conway Kids' Triathlon Training Day session, scheduled for Saturday, June 15, at Centennial Valley Country Club. Youngsters who will be six to 15 years old by the end of this year are eligible. The Aug.
21 May 2013 Success, AR Wolfpack's new quarterback brings athleticism, unselfishness
Brandon Mitchell knows he will have to fight for the starting role behind center on the N.C. State football team.
21 May 2013 Arkansas state treasurer resigns in face of federal charges
By Suzi Parker LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - Arkansas' state treasurer resigned on Tuesday, a day after federal authorities charged her with extortion stemming from accusations that she gave a broker state bond business in exchange for repeated cash payments. Treasurer Martha Shoffner, a Democrat, faced numerous calls for her resignation following her arrest by federal agents over the ...
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- I-30 wreck kills Tennessean
A Tennessee woman was killed Thursday morning in an accident involving three tractor-trailers on Interstate 30 in Saline County, according to a preliminary Arkansas State Police fatal-accident report.
- Deadly ATV Accident in Grant County - KATV
A teenager was killed this afternoon when the ATV he was riding on collided with a pick-up truck near Sheridan ... were on the ATV crossing 270 when the accident happened. Two of the juveniles were airlifted to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
- 4 road crashes in 2 days fatal to 5
Five people have been killed in four accidents since Thursday on Arkansas roadways, according to preliminary Arkansas State Police fatality accident reports.
- Four killed, four injured in car wreck
Four Tennesseeans were killed and four others injured in a one-vehicle accident Monday morning near Prescott, Ark. An Arkansas State Police official said the eight people were inside a 2005 Dodge Durango that was eastbound on Interstate 30.
- Cyclist Injured After Wreck In Simpsonville - News Channel 7
The accident happened at 5:30 p.m. on Highway 14, near Pollard Road, just outside the city of Simpsonville. According to Lance Cpl. Scot Edgeworth of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, 62-year old Walter Brackin, of Simpsonville, was riding down ...
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