Arkansas judge seeks removal of investigator in ethics case

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- An Arkansas judge who was banned from hearing execution cases after participating in an anti-death penalty demonstration is seeking the removal of an attorney investigating his ethics complaint against the state Supreme Court.An attorney for Pulaski County Circuit Judge... Read More.

LITTLE ROCK — A body found last week in Hot Spring County has been identified as a woman who went missing nearly two years ago. Authorities confirmed Monday afternoon that the remains are those of Susan Cooper. Hot Spring County Sheriff Mike Cash said in news release that Cooper was identified through DNA at the state Crime Lab.

LITTLE ROCK — A body found last week in Hot Spring County has been identified as Susan Cooper who went missing nearly two years ago.Authorities confirmed Monday afternoon that the remains are those of Susan Cooper. Hot Spring County Sheriff Mike Cash said in news... Read More.
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School Superintendents Salaries in Arkansas

School system superintendents.  The list ranked the superintendents by total compensation paid for the 2016-17 school year.  The actual superintendents are listed who are serving in that capacity for the 2017-18 school year.Topping Arkansas Business published a list of the salaries of two-hundred and... Read More.

$292.7 Million Raised in Campaign’s Best Fundraising Year Yet

The University of Arkansas had its best fundraising year yet for Campaign Arkansas, raising $292.7 million during the 2018 fiscal year. The amount raised supports students, faculty and staff, as well as capital projects and programs, and is the second-best year in the university’s... Read More.
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Fragstein Case Update: Teen Suspects in Court

Two teens arrested in the kidnapping and murder of a Faulkner County woman last month appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon.Tacori Mackrell, 18, and Robert Smith, Jr., 16, are facing Capital Murder charges in the killing of Elvia Fragstein, 71.Fragstein is believed to have... Read More.
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LRPD Identified body found in the pond at War Memorial Park

Little Rock, Ark. — Little Rock Police are investigating a body found that was found in the pond at War Memorial Park.The Department tell us they received a call just after 1:00 p.m. Friday afternoon after a juvenile found the body. Little Rock authorities has identified... Read More.
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Arkansas inmate’s death believed to be from natural causes

LITTLE ROCK  — The Arkansas Department of Community Corrections reported Monday that an inmate had died, apparently from natural causes.Roy Lee McCranie, 60, was pronounced dead at 8:10 a.m. at the Northeast Community Correction Center in Osceola, according to a news release.McCranie had been hospitalized... Read More.

Don’t swim in the algae says Buffalo River officials

HARRISON, Ark. (KTHV) - The Buffalo River continues to experience significant algal growth this summer as hot and dry conditions persist. Most algae are harmless, but certain types can make people and pets sick if they swim in or drink water in close proximity... Read More.
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Medical Marijuana Commission to hire a scorer to grade

In a split vote, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission on Wednesday elected to hire an outside consultant to score the applications for the state's first cannabis dispensaries, clearing the way for licenses to be issued before the end of the year.On another matter, the... Read More.