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Walmart stock trades at record highs Walmart Inc.'s stock continues to trade at record highs, briefly topping $113 a share Tuesday. On the same date a year ago, shares traded at about $85. by Serenah McKay - July 15, 2019

H. Ross Perot, Texarkana native and 2-time presidential candidate, dies at 89 H. Ross Perot, the colorful, self-made Texas billionaire who rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty and twice ran for president as a third-party candid... by Associated Press - July 9, 2019

Governor seeks $10M for levee repairs Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson asked lawmakers Thursday to appropriate $10 million from a reserve fund to repair levees damaged in the historic Arkansas River foo... by Emily Walkenhorst - June 28, 2019

Hiring freeze implemented at Henderson State amid debt Days after scheduling and then canceling a board meeting aimed at seeking a credit line of up to an additional $2 million, Henderson State University announced ... by Debra Hale-Shelton - June 26, 2019

Petition filed to delay War Memorial Golf Course closing A request for an injunction that would delay the closure of Little Rock’s War Memorial Golf Course was filed in Pulaski County circuit court today. by Rachel Herzog - June 26, 2019

Manhunt underway in Camden double homicide; suspect's girlfriend, her 4-year-old found dead Camden Police are searching for the suspect in a possible double homicide after a mother -- also the suspect's girlfriend -- and her son were found dead Tuesday... by Stephen Simpson - June 26, 2019

Miller County prosecutor seeks death penalty in death of 3-year-old Miller County Prosecuting Attorney Stephanie Potter Barrett said Tuesday that her office will seek the death penalty for a stepmother accused of capital murder ... by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette - June 25, 2019

USDA offering grants for Feral Hog eradication pilot program The USDA announced recently it is offering $75 million in funding for the eradication and control of feral swine through the Feral Swine Eradication and Control... by Banner-News - June 21, 2019

LR mayor approves closure of War Memorial Golf Course The city will cease golf operations at Little Rock's War Memorial and Hindman parks within about two weeks, after Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s approval Tuesday of re... June 19, 2019

Pocohontas woman faces capital murder, abuse of corpse charges in ex-Senator's homicide A Pocahontas woman was arrested Friday in connection with the death of former state Sen. Linda Collins whose body was found 10 days prior outside her home at 40... by John Moritz & Clara Turnage, Arkansas Democrat Gazette - June 17, 2019

Camden, Ouachita County governments to go 100% solar Continuing a string of solar project announcements, Scenic Hill Solar of North Little Rock has partnered with the county and its seat to provide enough sun ener... by Associated Press - June 14, 2019

Sarah Huckabee Sanders stepping down; Trump urges her to run for governor in Arkansas WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Sarah Sanders will leave her post at the end of the month, President Donald Trump announced Thursday. June 13, 2019

Arkansas native wins at 'Jeopardy!'; set to appear on show again this week An Arkansas native wagered all he had before correctly answering a question about virtual reality goggles en route to besting two contestants and securing a coo... by Youssef Rddad - June 13, 2019

Strong man charged with setting fire at Texas Walmart A Strong man was arrested in east Texas on Monday after he reportedly set a fire inside a Walmart Supercenter, police said. by Josh Snyder - June 12, 2019

2 south Arkansas towns still in flood stage While the Arkansas River has dropped below flood stage in many areas of the state, the Desha County town of Pendleton is still inundated with floodwaters. by Dale Ellis - June 12, 2019