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Arkansas mom, premature son die after stabbing
Wed, 16 May 2012 18:04:07 -0700
A newlywed was being held on a murder charge Wednesday after his pregnant wife staggered into a western Arkansas police station, her blouse covered in blood from the stab wound in her chest, and collapsed.
Appeals court assigns gas rights at Ark. coal mine
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:31:52 -0700
A federal appeals court has ruled that holders of coal rights at a mine in Arkansas' Sebastian County do not also own the natural gas rights.
Meet The Senate District 5 Candidates
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:34 -0700
The results of the Arkansas Senate District 5 race all comes down to Tuesday, as there is no Democratic challenger.
Arkansas newlywed accused of stabbing pregnant wife pleads not guilty to murder
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:59:04 -0700
A newlywed accused of stabbing his pregnant wife pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder Thursday after the woman and baby died in western Arkansas.
Second Group Forms To Oppose Casino Initiatives
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:46:19 -0700
LITTLE ROCK — A coalition of legislators, law enforcement officials and clergy has formed to oppose proposed ballot initiatives to authorize casino gambling in Arkansas.
Woman, premature son die after stabbing, traffic accident in Arkansas; husband arrested
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:14:04 -0700
A newlywed was being held on a murder charge Wednesday after his pregnant wife staggered into a western Arkansas police station with a stab wound to her chest and collapsed.
Supporters collecting signatures to bring casinos to Arkansas
Mon, 14 May 2012 20:59:08 -0700
LITTLE ROCK – The push for casinos in Arkansas now features two groups pushing separate ballot proposals that could bring gambling venues to as many as seven counties.
Bids let on $132.9 million in highway projects
Wed, 02 May 2012 16:05:53 -0700
LITTLE ROCK — The state Highway Commission chose apparent low bids on $132.9 million in road projects today.
ATU Class of 2012 to graduate
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:07:52 -0700
This weekend, Arkansas Tech University alumni will welcome more than 1,000 new members into their ranks. Many of these graduates from the Class of 2012 will walk across the stage in Tucker Coliseum to receive a diploma they have been working toward the last four years, or longer.
Ark. man pleads not guilty in stabbing of new wife
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:48:17 -0700
A newlywed accused of stabbing his pregnant wife pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder Thursday after the woman and baby died in western Arkansas.