Arkansas
Beebe Appoints 2 Prosecutors to Fill Vacancies
Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday named Mike Walden of Jonesboro and Will Feland of Cabot as prosecuting attorneys in the 2nd and 23rd Judicial Districts, respectively. More »
Number of Payday Lenders Shrinks to 33 Since AG's Order
A coalition opposing payday lenders announced Thursday that another 65 of the lenders have stopped making loans, bringing the total number in the state to 33 from 237 in March. More »
Federal Reserve of St. Louis Chief to Speak at State Chamber Meeting
James B. Bullard, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, will be the featured speaker at the opening noon lunch session of the 80th annual meeting of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas. More »
In Times Like These (Editorial)
It helps to take a deep, cleansing breath and look for things for which to be grateful. More »
Baptist Grows, Other Hospitals Struggle
When Baptist Health of Little Rock announced last week it was taking over the management of Stuttgart Regional Medical Center, it was just another addition to the growing hospital system. More »
State Fair Valuation (Jeff Hankins Publisher's Note)
It's time to rethink the whole State Fair business plan. More »
Traffic Accident Totals $2.7 Million
A $2.7 million traffic accident possibly could be the most expensive two-vehicle traffic accident in Arkansas' history. More »
Builder Sues for Additions to Heights House
Builder alleges a couple backed out of deal after requesting multiple improvements to a house in the Heights. More »
Wayne Cranford: Legendary Ad Man To Enter Hall of Fame
Wayne Cranford is being inducted into the inaugural class of the 10th district of the American Advertising Federation's Hall of Fame. The honor is recognition of his role in building Arkansas' largest advertising agency. More »
Smaller Carriers Fear Aftermath of Verizon-Alltel Merger
Verizon's history of home-market exclusion has smaller carriers anxious about the aftermath of the merger, particularly Cricket Communications Inc. and its parent company, Leap Wireless International Inc. More »