Arkansas News
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AR Lottery
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — These Arkansas lotteries were drawn on Saturday: more
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LR Hall wins 2nd state title in 3 years, beating West Memphis 64-59 for 6A boys crown
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Myles Taylor had 12 points and nine rebounds and Little Rock Hall... more
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Arkansas gets 7-0 win over Wisc.-Milwaukee behind Smyly's 11 strikeouts
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Drew Smyly has struck out 11 batters to lead the Arkansas Razorbacks... more
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Greenwood earns Ark. 5A girls crown with 42-41 win over LR Christian; Clay hits crucial layup
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — A layup by Rebel Clay with 2.5 seconds left on the clock has given... more
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Winning numbers drawn in AR 'Cash 3 Evening' game
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Arkansas... more
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Lookin At Lucky wins $300,000 Rebel Stakes prep by a head over Noble's Promise at Oaklawn
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Lookin at Lucky recovered from being jostled by Noble's Promise in... more
Oklahoma News
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As lawmakers reach another deadline, bills begin drift into legislative graveyard
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — As lawmakers passed another deadline last week, several legislative... more
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Former Oklahoma State quarterback Bobby Reid hoping for a shot in the NFL
HOUSTON (AP) — Bobby Reid hasn't played football since a 2008 injury, but the former... more
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Gibson scores 14 as Putnam City wins 2nd straight 6A title, beating Midwest City 68-59
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Hunter Gibson scored 14 points and Putnam City won its second straight... more
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Senior Ralston Moore's FT at :03 lifts Pawnee past Talihina in OT, 56-55, for 2A boys title
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Ralston Moore's free throw with :03 left in overtime lifted Pawnee past... more
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Green scores 17 as McAlester wins first title in 18 years, beating T. East Central 49-45 in 5A
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Lashunda Green scored 17 points, including five free throws in the... more
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Harvard, Phillips lead Okla. St. to doubleheader sweep of Massachusetts, 10-1 and 20-1
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Dusty Harvard and Mark Ginther have led Oklahoma State to a... more
Northwest Arkansas News
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Fayetteville to Open Food Bank for Pets Video
In a tough economy some people don't have enough money to care for their pets so the city of... more
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Fayetteville Stepfather Arrested for Burning Girl Video
A man has been arrested Fayetteville for burning his four-year-old, mentally challenged,... more
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Springdale Students Moved After Crew Nicks Gas Line Video
Some Springdale High School students were evacuated Friday morning, because of a gas leak. But... more
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New Trial Date Set for Mom Charged in Connection with Kids' Deaths Video
A new trial date has been set for a Springdale mother charged with endangering the welfare of her... more
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Local Trucking Co. Involved in Accident that Injures Senator's Wife Video
An official with a Tontitown-based trucking company says one of their trucks was involved in a major... more
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Bentonville Half-Marathon Attracts World-Class Athletes Video
The Bentonville Half-Marathon has become a huge deal in the area. Over 1,500 runners will be running... more
Arkansas Business Daily Report
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1970s Senate Bids Echo in Lincoln-Halter (AP Analysis)
An incumbent Arkansas senator with a powerful committee leadership position faces a strong challenge from an up-and-comer in a Democratic primary. The race draws national attention, along with money from labor unions and other groups flooding the state.
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Centennial Bank Acquires Failed Florida Bank
Parent company Home BancShares Inc. had raised more than $100 million in capital just for such an opportunity.
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Skyline Report: Commercial Slow to Fill in Northwest Arkansas
If you're thinking about starting a business or family in Northwest Arkansas anytime soon, don't worry: space won't be an issue.
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Stocks Trade Flat After Mixed Economic Reports
Stocks shuttled in a tight range Friday after mixed reports on retail sales and business inventories gave investors little new insight into the economy.
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Retail Sales Rise Unexpectedly in February
Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from storming the malls. The advance, the biggest since November, provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum.
Local Wire
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C. Bean Transport headed for closure?
It’s likely the future of C. Bean Transport operations in Fort Smith will be more clear by early next week.
The company once had a large fleet and warehousing operation in Fort Smith with several hundred trucks and employees. But the national freight recession that began in October 2006 has...
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The week in state and local politics
Following are some of the key political stories posted in the past week on The City Wire and Talk Business.
• Millage rejection
More than 58% of those who voted in the Greenwood special election Tuesday (Mar. 9) voted against a millage increase to fund a new elementary. -
Arkansas House, Senate committees to meet in Fort Smith
Discussions about and the promotion of Interstate 49 and the Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority are likely to be the top focus of a Mar. 17-18 gathering in Fort Smith of the Arkansas House Interim Committee on Public Transportation and the Senate Interim Committee on Transportation,...
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Government jobs now 19% of Arkansas workforce
A new report at TalkBusiness.net sheds light on the fact that government jobs are now more than 19% of total nonfarm employment in Arkansas.
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Regional bankruptcies and incorporations
Following are recent bankruptcy and incorporation filings from Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties. The information is provided by The Daily Record. a Little Rock-based news and legal information publisher.
• BANKRUPTCIES
Crawford County
