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UPDATE: Feds allege Shoffner received kickbacks for targeted bond transactions
Arkansas Comments Updated: May 20, 2013 3:20pmLITTLE ROCK — State Treasurer Martha Shoffner took thousands of dollars in kickbacks, delivered covertly in a pie box, for directing the bulk of bond transactions made by her office to a single broker, federal authorities allege in a complaint filed...
Powerball gives lottery boost; officials hoped for more
Arkansas Comments May 20, 2013 12:31pm
LITTLE ROCK — A Powerball jackpot that reached a record $590 million last week boosted revenue for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, though not as much as lottery officials had hoped.
State Lottery Director Bishop Woosley told the Arkansas...
Governor’s race not drawing moderates on GOP side
Arkansas Comments May 20, 2013 1:00am
LITTLE ROCK — In explaining his decision last week not to enter the governor’s race, House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, said one of the factors he considered was whether “a guy like me” — meaning a moderate Republican — could win the GOP primary...
Colleges, universities opting out of faculty gun carry law, so far
Arkansas Comments May 19, 2013 1:00am
LITTLE ROCK —So far, colleges and universities are opting out of a law that would allow faculty and staff with concealed carry permits to bring weapons on campus.
The sponsor, Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, says he’s not surprised...
State Treasurer Martha Shoffner jailed on federal charges
Arkansas Comments Updated: May 18, 2013 8:56pm
LITTLE ROCK — State Treasurer Martha Shoffner was being held in the Pulaski County jail late Saturday following her arrested on federal charges, the FBI said.
Shoffner, who was known for months to be the subject of a state audit and federal...
Judge issues injunction in suit against 12-week abortion ban
Arkansas Comments Updated: May 17, 2013 3:57pm
LITTLE ROCK —A federal judge has blocked implementation of an Arkansas law banning most abortions after 12 weeks.
U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright on Friday issued a preliminary injunction, preventing the law from taking effect until...
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Astin Scheduled To Start SEC Tournament Opener
Robbie's Hog Blog Comments Permalink 3 hours 13 min agoFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn hasn't changed his weekend...
Butler Mentioned as Potential Candidate at Georgia
Robbie's Hog Blog Comments Permalink 4 hours 20 min agoFAYETTEVILLE — The Georgia baseball program is looking for a new coach after...
Arkansas Wraps Up No. 3 Seed For SEC Tourney
Robbie's Hog Blog Comments Permalink 2 days 15 hours agoFAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas baseball team still has some work to do to...
Bucknam Named SEC Outdoor Coach of the Year
Robbie's Hog Blog Comments Permalink 3 days 36 min agoFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas men's track coach Chris Bucknam has been named...
Men's Tennis Coach Steps Down
Robbie's Hog Blog Comments Permalink 6 days 22 hours agoFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has announced that long-time men's tennis coach...
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Arkansas Softball Elminated By Top-Ranked Oklahoma
Razorbacks Comments May 20, 2013 12:16amNORMAN, Okla. – The No. 24 Arkansas softball team fell to the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners 14-1 in five innings on Sunday.The 2013 Razorbacks finished the season as the program’s leader in batting average (.283), slugging percentage (.470...

