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Trial of former Little Rock officer in bar fight ends with plea bargain
posted: 02/13/2014 2:33 p.m. Comments 2
The trial of a former Little Rock police officer involved in a Fayetteville bar fight last summer ended abruptly Thursday when Jeffrey Harris pleaded "no contest" to misdemeanor assault and harassment charges in a plea bargain with prosecutors. Harris received a 1-year suspended sentence and a $1,500 fine.
Arkansas panel advances 'private option' bill
posted: 02/13/2014 2:16 p.m. Discuss
An Arkansas legislative panel has advanced the funding bill for the state's compromise Medicaid expansion.
Crystal Bridges acquires Koons' 'Hanging Heart'
posted: 02/13/2014 2:01 p.m. Discuss
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has acquired "Hanging Heart (Gold/Magenta) by renowned American sculptor Jeff Koons.
Man feigned emergencies before stealing victims' possessions, police say
posted: 02/13/2014 1:08 p.m. Discuss
A Benton man has been charged in a pair of crimes where he feigned an emergency before stealing a pair of phones and a purse, authorities said.
New gender options available for Facebook users
posted: 02/13/2014 12:57 p.m. Comments 4
You don't have to be just male or female on Facebook anymore.
Authorities: Man shot by Benton County deputies following disturbance
posted: 02/13/2014 11:53 a.m. Discuss
Deputies shot a man early Thursday morning in Rogers after responding to a domestic disturbance, according to a news release from the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
NSA to Congress: Snowden copied co-worker's password
posted: 02/13/2014 11:37 a.m. Discuss
WASHINGTON — The National Security Agency has told Congress that former analyst Edward Snowden gained access to at least some classified files by copying a password from a co-worker who has now resigned.
GM recalling nearly 780,000 cars
posted: 02/13/2014 11:35 a.m. Comment 1
DETROIT — General Motors is recalling almost 780,000 older-model cars in North America because a faulty ignition switch can shut off the engines without warning and cause crashes.
MovieStyle: Deja vu all over again
posted: 02/13/2014 11:34 a.m. Discuss
Yes, Robocop, Endless Love and About Last Night are all opening in Arkansas theaters this weekend. So are ’80s touchstones better the second time around?
Funeral arrangements set for pilot found dead in crash
posted: 02/13/2014 10:12 a.m. Comment 1
Funeral arrangements have been set for Jake Harrell, the Arkansas Forestry Commission pilot found dead in the wreckage of his plane after he went missing Jan. 31.
Network change for Arkansas-Missouri
posted: 02/13/2014 9:36 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas' game at Missouri will be televised by ESPN tonight.
Collins dropping bid for lieutenant governor
posted: 02/13/2014 9:32 a.m. Discuss
LITTLE ROCK — State Rep. Charlie Collins says he's dropping his bid for Arkansas lieutenant governor and backing U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin's candidacy.
Flights to Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte canceled at Clinton National
posted: 02/13/2014 9:28 a.m. Discuss
A number of flights to and from Charlotte, N.C., Baltimore and Atlanta were canceled at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport Thursday as a winter storm moved through the Mid-Atlantic region, dropping a foot or more of snow in places.
Driver flees after hitting child with car in Little Rock, police say
posted: 02/13/2014 8:42 a.m. Comments 5
A driver fled the scene Wednesday afternoon after her car hit a 12-year-old child who was walking home from school in Little Rock, authorities said.
Applications for jobless benefits rise to 339K
posted: 02/13/2014 8:03 a.m. Discuss
WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose 8,000 last week to 339,000, evidence that layoffs ticked up. Still, the increase wasn't enough to suggest the job market is worsening.