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Chris Thyer, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, speaks during a news conference Monday with Conner Eldridge, U.S. Attorney for the Western District, at his side. (Rob Moritz photo)

UPDATE: Feds allege Shoffner received kickbacks for targeted bond transactions

Arkansas Comments Updated: May 20, 2013 6:19pm

LITTLE 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...

Calls for Shoffner’s resignation mount

Arkansas Comments Updated: May 20, 2013 5:44pm

LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe led a chorus of officials from both sides of the political aisle Monday in calling for embattled state Treasurer Martha Shoffner to resign in the face of federal extortion charges.

In a criminal complaint...

Officials announce public corruption task force

Arkansas Comments Updated: May 20, 2013 5:28pm

LITTLE ROCK — In the aftermath of Arkansas Martha Shoffner’s court appearance Monday on a federal extortion charge, authorities announced creation of a new task force to investigate complaints of public corruption.

U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer...

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...

House Speaker Davy Carter

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...

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Mitchell Enrolling At North Carolina State

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FAYETTEVILLE — Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell will enroll at...

Astin Scheduled To Start SEC Tournament Opener

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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn hasn't changed his weekend...

Butler Mentioned as Potential Candidate at Georgia

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FAYETTEVILLE — The Georgia baseball program is looking for a new coach after...

Arkansas Wraps Up No. 3 Seed For SEC Tourney

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FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas baseball team still has some work to do to...

Bucknam Named SEC Outdoor Coach of the Year

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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas men's track coach Chris Bucknam has been named...

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Razorbacks

Pitching Rotation Won't Change As Arkansas Aims For SEC Tourney Success

Razorbacks Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 8:24am
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Harry King

Predicting Arkansas under Bielema

Harry King Comments May 19, 2013 1:00am
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Steve Brawner

Budget news mostly good, some bad

Steve Brawner Comments May 19, 2013 1:00am
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Jason Tolbert

Scandals intensify fears of government

Jason Tolbert Comments May 15, 2013 1:00am
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Sports

Pitching Rotation Won't Change As Arkansas Aims For SEC Tourney Success

Razorbacks Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 8:24am

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn has stuck with the same starting rotation of Barrett Astin, Ryne Stanek and Randall Fant the past nine weeks.He sees no reason to change it for the Southeastern Conference Tournament.Van Horn said Arkansas...

Women's Golf Opens NCAA Championships Play

Razorbacks Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 8:16am

Towson AD Joins Arkansas Athletic Department

Razorbacks Comments May 21, 2013 7:56am

Mitchell Enrolling At North Carolina State

Razorbacks Comments May 21, 2013 8:20am
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