Arkansas

06 February 2008 -- U.S. law enforcement officials say at least 11 people have been killed and dozens injured as tornadoes and thunderstorms tore through parts of the U.S. south.

The U.S. National Weather Service reports severe weather swept across the lower Mississippi Valley, Southern Plains and Midwest Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Reports of tornadoes, wind damage and hail came from Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri.    » read more »

30-second spot shows that other candidates cannot match Congressman Paul’s record as a fiscal conservative

January 28, 2008 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Republican presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul has unveiled a new television ad – titled “The Only One” – that is running in Tennessee and Arkansas.    » read more »

Jan 28, 2008 -- LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions:

Dr. Cynthia Burroughs, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Appointment expires October 1, 2011. Replaces Pamela Crowson.

Sean Clark, Prescott, as Nevada County Constable. Appointment expires December 31, 2008. Replaces James Osborn.

Dr. Foster Gladwin Connell, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Appointment expires October 1, 2011. Replaces Frank Fusco.    » read more »

Jan 25, 2008 -- LITTLE ROCK— Most Arkansans are familiar with "phishing" schemes, in which con-artists typically solicit personal, financial information via email. In these phishing schemes, the consumer is directed to a fake Web site where they are asked to input their bank account number, Social Security number or other information the con-artist can use to commit fraud.    » read more »

Jan 24, 2008 -- LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Governor Beebe today joined with community leaders and energy officials in calling for additional funding for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Next week, advocates for low-income assistance will converge on Washington, DC, encouraging Congress to increase LIHEAP funding by $800 million to help elderly, disabled and low-income Americans offset increasing energy costs.    » read more »

January 23, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Michael R. Sturdivant, 20, of Conway, Arkansas, died Jan. 22 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident during convoy operations.

He was assigned to the 431st Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

Source: DoD

Jan 14, 2008 -- LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe today announced a new workplace-readiness credential that will reduce employee turnover, build job-seeker confidence, increase a graduate’s chances for hire and boost economic development.    » read more »

Jan 11, 2008 -- LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has declared Benton, Conway, Craighead, Poinsett and Pope Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by thunderstorms and tornadoes on Monday, January 7 and Tuesday, January 8.    » read more »

January 04, 2008, LITTLE ROCK, AR -- John Mark Huckabee, the oldest son of Presidential candidate and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, was treated and released from a Des Moines hospital Friday following a traffic accident.

The Governor and former First Lady Janet Huckabee are campaigning in New Hampshire. They spoke with their son by phone while he was in the hospital.

"Janet and I are relieved that John Mark is alright. He will be stiff and sore from the accident, but doctors assured us he sustained no serious injuries," Mike Huckabee said.    » read more »

12/19/2007 -- Arkansas Speaker of the House Benny Petrus (D-Stuttgart) today announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President.

"Hillary truly understands the needs of farmers and small communities," Petrus said. "As First Lady of Arkansas, she saw how hard farmers had to work, and because of that experience, she is one of the farm community’s strongest supporters."

Speaker Petrus cited Hillary’s commitment to biofuels, family farmers and rural development programs as three of the reasons she stands above other candidates in the primary.    » read more »

Dec 14, 2007 -- LITTLE ROCK – More than 400,000 Arkansans are enrolled in Medicare, and recently, the Arkansas Attorney General's Office has received numerous complaints about a phishing scheme targeting these beneficiaries. While this scam is not new, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel issued this consumer alert today to warn consumers about its recurrence.    » read more »

Dec 13, 2007 -- LITTLE ROCK — Today, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced the filing of a consumer protection lawsuit against a Washington State-based organization which calls itself The American Veterans Coalition (“AVC”). The lawsuit alleges that AVC and its owners have conducted fraudulent fundraising activities in violation of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.    » read more »

Dec 10, 2007 -- "A Taxing Endeavor:
An Arkansan Tells The Huckabee Record Like It Is"
By David J. Sanders
National Review
December 10, 2007

"...Jackson T. 'Steve' Stephens Jr. is second-guessing his one-time flirtation with elected office. 'If had it to do over again, I would probably challenge Huckabee,' he said of the short time in 2001 when he considered running against him for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.

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Deceptive Trade Practices Alleged

Dec 4, 2007 -- LITTLE ROCK– Yesterday, the Arkansas Attorney General’s office, on behalf of the State of Arkansas and 45,000 Arkansas Ferrellgas customers, filed suit against Ferrellgas for violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”).    » read more »

December 03, 2007 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Matthew K. Reece, 24, of Harrison, Arkansas, died Dec. 1, in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Source: DoD