News from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

State lawmakers propose federal debt ceiling amendment

Feb 9, 2012 7:15 pm

A group of Arkansas lawmakers is calling for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require the backing of a majority of state legislatures before the nations debt ceiling can be raised.

Man exposes self to minor in Conway Wal-Mart restroom

Feb 9, 2012 5:56 pm

Conway police are investigating a report of a man exposing himself to a 13-year-old boy around 6:30 p.m. Monday in a Wal-Mart restroom.

Beebe says he's 'content' with interim agency chief

Feb 9, 2012 4:48 pm

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says hes content to have his deputy chief of staff keep running the state Economic Development Commission but isnt ready to name him the permanent director of the agency.

Beebe: Extra money not sign of inefficiency

Feb 9, 2012 4:37 pm

Gov. Mike Beebe says that the additional, unused money officials found in the states budget to rehire 15 firefighters laid off by the Forestry Commission isnt a sign that the state is operating ineffi...

Weekened forecast calls for rain, outside chance of snow

Feb 9, 2012 4:02 pm

Rain, although no storms, are in the forecast for much of Arkansas tonight and into Friday while sleet and snow is possible over the weekend, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Ser...

States, banks reach foreclosure-abuse settlement

Feb 9, 2012 3:32 pm

Arkansas will get roughly $39.4 million as part of a multi-state settlement with five banks over fraudulent foreclosure practices.

Veteran joins GOP race for 4th district nomination

Feb 9, 2012 3:01 pm

A lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves has joined the race for the Republican nomination for an open congressional seat in south Arkansas.

First lady visiting LR Air Force Base

Feb 9, 2012 12:39 pm

First Lady Michelle Obama visits Little Rock Air Force Base today to announce the expansion of a pilot program started at the base in Jacksonville that improves food variety through anew acquisition p...

Charges added for three suspects in Operation Delta Blues

Feb 9, 2012 12:23 pm

Three suspects indicted in a sweeping investigation into drug trafficking and corruption in eastern Arkansas are now facing additional charges, federal authorities said.

Rural roads 55 mph limit to be studied

Feb 9, 2012 11:04 am

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department will look at whether speed limits should be modified on rural four- and fivelane undivided highways, with an eye toward raising the speed limit beyon...