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Cotton amendments left out of farm bill debate

Jun 19, 2013 4:41pm

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, saw several of his amendments fall by the wayside Wednesday without debate as the House launched a marathon session on legislation that would overhaul the nation’s farm and nutrition policies.The House...

Jefferson County Election Commissioner Stuart Soffer speaks Wednesday at a public hearing on proposed new rules for implementation of Arkansas’ new voter ID law. (John Lyon photo)

Public hearing shows voter ID law still divisive

Updated: Jun 19, 2013 4:52pm

LITTLE ROCK — Comments offered Wednesday at public hearing on implementation of the state’s new voter ID law showed the law remains sharply divisive.

Act 595 of this year requires voters to show photo identification at the polls. The...

Statements in mental evaluation not admissible as evidence of guilt, court rules

Updated: Jun 19, 2013 2:59pm

LITTLE ROCK — A defendant’s constitutional rights were violated when statements he made during a mental evaluation were admitted at his trial in Crawford County Circuit Court as evidence of guilt, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.

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UPDATE Feds investigating Lafayette County cash shortage

Updated: Jun 19, 2013 4:05pm

LITTLE ROCK — Federal authorities are investigating a shortage of more than $162,000 in Lafayette County’s bank account, a special prosecutor in the case said Wednesday.

Ian Vickery of El Dorado, who was appointed special prosecutor after...

Court upholds 5-year-old student’s suspension for swearing

Updated: Jun 19, 2013 2:48pm

LITTLE ROCK — Rogers school officials did not abuse their authority in suspending a 5-year-old student for half a day for using the “F-word” at school, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.

The appeals court upheld a Benton County...

Widow to serve for fallen Scott County sheriff

Jun 18, 2013 6:15pm

WALDRON — The widow of the Scott County sheriff who was killed during flooding in western Arkansas last month was sworn in Tuesday to serve out the remainder of her husband’s term.

The Scott County Quorum Court voted unanimously Monday to...

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Wright Signs With Mariners

1 day 11 hours ago

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas pitcher Tyler Wright has signed with the Seattle...

Arkansas Projects $80.6 Million In Revenue For 2013-14

2 days 7 hours ago

FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas athletic department is projecting revenues of $...

Vinson, Fant Sign Pro Deals

5 days 10 hours ago

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas outfielder Matt Vinson and pitcher Randall Fant have...

Stanek Named Second-Team All-American

1 week 3 hours ago

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas pitcher Ryne Stanek has been named a second-team All...

Daniel, Morris Sign Pro Contracts

1 week 22 hours ago

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas outfielder Jacob Morris and relief pitcher Trent...

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Arkansas Projects $80.6 Million In Revenue For 2013-14

Jun 18, 2013 8:00am

FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas athletic department is projecting revenues of $80.675 million for the 2013-14 fiscal year, according to information obtained through a Freedom of Information request.The figure represents a 6.3 percent increase from...

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