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Highway commissioner to announce for statewide office

Updated: Jun 10, 2013 5:15pm

LITTLE ROCK — Businessman John Burkhalter of Little Rock has scheduled a Tuesday conference call to announce his candidacy for statewide office.

Burkhalter’s announcement Monday of the...

AG sues pawn shop over title loan fees

Jun 10, 2013 2:12pm

LITTLE ROCK – The state attorney general’s office sued a Texarkana pawn shop Monday, alleging it charges excessive interest rates on auto-title loans in violation of Arkansas law.

The...

Beebe announces 47 appointments to state boards, commissions

Jun 10, 2013 1:35pm

LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe announced 47 appointments to state boards and commissions Monday.

Those appointed:

— Charles Allen, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Higher...

Astin Signs With Brewers, Stankiewicz With Red Sox

Updated: Jun 11, 2013 7:52am

FAYETTEVILLE — Players began signing with the teams that drafted them Monday.

The list included Arkansas pitcher Barrett Astin, who signed with the Milwaukee Brewers according to Baseball...

Long Among Four Honored As ADs Of The Year

Updated: Jun 10, 2013 11:34am

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long was named an Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year on Monday.

Long was one of four Division I athletic directors honored by the...

Karen Bassett, chief deputy director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, discusses changes to the state air quality permit application process during a meeting with business and industry representatives at ADEQ headquarters. (Rob Moritz photo)

ADEQ moving forward with new air testing law despite concerns

Jun 10, 2013 2:00am

LITTLE ROCK — The director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality says a new state law will put the state’s air quality regulations at odds with federal law and the consequences could...

Arkansas Fell Short Of Expectations In 2013

Jun 09, 2013 10:04pm

FAYETTEVILLE — Dave Van Horn doesn’t have any regrets about 2013.

After looking back at the disappointing end to the season, which began with lofty expectations and a preseason No. 1 ranking...

Mark Buffalo • Arkansas News Bureau

Ficociello Among Eight Hogs Drafted On Final Day

Jun 09, 2013 10:02pm

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said last Thursday he had no idea where infielder Dominic Ficociello would be drafted after a rough junior season.

He got his answer Saturday: The...

Arkansas Track Finishes Third at NCAA Championships

Jun 09, 2013 10:11pm

EUGENE, Ore. – The No. 2 Arkansas men’s track and field team finished in third place at the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore.

The Razorbacks finished the four-day meet with 46....

Razorbacks Win 4x400 Title; Finish Eighth Overall

Jun 09, 2013 10:19pm

EUGENE, Ore. – The No. 7 Arkansas women’s track and field team capped its 2013 NCAA Outdoor Championships with the program’s first-ever national title in the 4x400-meter relay and finished in...