LITTLE ROCK - Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be the headline speaker at the Democratic Party of Arkansas' annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this year.More>>
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker.More>>
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration Tuesday threatened to veto legislation pending before the House that would allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline without presidential approval.More>>
LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe and other state democrats are calling on Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner to resign after she allegedly took cash from a broker who managed state funds.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:14:59 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - A judge granted an injunction Friday morning against the new 12 week ban, meaning it will not be law unless the State beats the lawsuit in court.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - A judge granted an injunction Friday morning against the new 12 week ban, meaning it will not be law unless the State beats the lawsuit in court.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:56:37 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - The House and Senate met briefly Friday and adjourned the session that wrapped up last month with the approval of the state's $4.9 billion budget.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - The House and Senate met briefly Friday and adjourned the session that wrapped up last month with the approval of the state's $4.9 billion budget.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:54:56 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two U.S. senators are participating in an online discussion with small business owners about the Internet and economic development.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two U.S. senators are participating in an online discussion with small business owners about the Internet and economic development.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:51:07 GMT
WASHINGTON - Dozens of TEA party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the IRS operate with small budgets and rarely displayed overt partisan activities.More >>
WASHINGTON - Dozens of TEA party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service operate with small budgets and rarely displayed overt partisan activities.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:41:43 GMT
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) – House Speaker Davy Carter announced Friday morning he will not seek the Republican nomination run for governor but will instead serve the state in private sector. Friday morning CarterMore >>
House Speaker Davy Carter announced Friday morning he will not seek the Republican nomination run for governor.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:46 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:46:08 GMT
A new national poll shows there is still a fairly close split among voters in the gun control debate but a majority still strongly oppose an outright ban on private gun ownership.The telephone survey byMore >>
A new national poll shows there is still a fairly close split among voters in the gun control debate but a majority still strongly oppose an outright ban on private gun ownership.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:29:41 GMT
Friday will mark the official end of the recently adjourned legislative session. If there is one thing that lawmakers may want to remember is this: don't wait until the final day to file your bills.More >>
You would have to ask each lawmaker who filed legislation on March 11th why he or she waited until the last day to file. But we can tell you this...the chance to pass those bills was cut in half.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:31:41 GMT
The Arkansas Department of Correction says a pharmaceutical company has closed its account after the state last month acknowledged plans to use its anti-seizure drug phenobarbital in executions.More >>
The Arkansas Department of Correction says a pharmaceutical company has closed its account after the state last month acknowledged plans to use its anti-seizure drug phenobarbital in executions.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:41:58 GMT
Voters in Sherwood have voted to maintain the contract with North Little Rock Electric. Here are the results of Tuesday's vote Ordinance 953 For 1916 Against 857More >>
Voters in Sherwood have voted to maintain the contract with North Little Rock Electric. Here are the results of Tuesday's vote Ordinance 953 For 1916 Against 857More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:37:37 GMT
Voters in Hot Springs have rejected a ballot issue that would have returned the city government to a mayor-council form of government. 1,916 voted against the ballot issue and 242 voted in favor of it.More >>
Voters in Hot Springs have rejected a ballot issue that would have returned the city government to a mayor-council form of government. 1,916 voted against the ballot issue and 242 voted in favor of it.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:47:32 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Opponents of an Arkansas law banning most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy say they don't need to wait until the restriction is enforced to challenge its constitutionality.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Opponents of an Arkansas law banning most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy say they don't need to wait until the restriction is enforced to challenge its constitutionality.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:35:38 GMT
State Republican lawmakers have picked a Rhode Island consultant known for reforming social programs to suggest some changes for the Natural State. Four months of review and recommendations come withMore >>
The state of Arkansas has contracted with a Rhode Island consultant to help reform state social programs.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:55:38 GMT
Voters in Sherwood, Watson Chapel and Hot Springs all have a chance to go to the polls Tuesday. Sherwood voters will decide whether to stay with North Little Rock Electric Department as the city's energyMore >>
Voters in Sherwood, Watson Chapel and Hot Springs all have a chance to go to the polls on three separate issues.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 19:55:52 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - State lawmakers said creating jobs was one of their goals for this year's legislative session. It's safe to say they did create a good deal of work for lawyers.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - State lawmakers said creating jobs was one of their goals for this year's legislative session. It's safe to say they did create a good deal of work for lawyers.More >>
The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.More >>
The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-05-10 18:28:27 GMT
Legislative auditors are questioning $1.3 million in Medicaid payments to Arkansas providers that they say weren't adequately documented. State Human Services officials say the findings don't reflect any...More >>
Legislative auditors are questioning $1.3 million in Medicaid payments to Arkansas providers that they say weren't adequately documented. State Human Services officials say the findings don't reflect any improper...More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-09 13:01:39 GMT
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin of Arkansas says he wants to talk with motorcyclists and motocross enthusiasts about issues that affect them, on their turf.More >>
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin of Arkansas says he wants to talk with motorcyclists and motocross enthusiasts about issues that affect them, on their turf.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:36:07 GMT
An anti-abortion counseling organization in Arkansas is asking to intervene in the federal case over a state law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy.More >>
An anti-abortion counseling organization in Arkansas is asking to intervene in the federal case over a state law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy.More >>
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected the wording of a proposal to ask voters to approve a new law that would use federal Medicaid dollars to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents.More >>
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected the wording of a proposal to ask voters to approve a new law that would use federal Medicaid dollars to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:56:31 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - The State of Arkansas has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit challenging a new law banning most abortions in Arkansas starting 12 weeks from conception.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - The State of Arkansas has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit challenging a new law banning most abortions in Arkansas starting 12 weeks from conception.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:55:41 GMT
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK - Many national parks are already seeing longer lines, fewer guided tours, locked restrooms and overflowing trash cans since the forced federal budget cuts known as "sequestration." More >>
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK - Many national parks are already seeing longer lines, fewer guided tours, locked restrooms and overflowing trash cans since the forced federal budget cuts known as "sequestration." More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-07 15:32:02 GMT
Former President Bill Clinton says speculating about his wife's political future is a waste of time and the nation needs to be more focused on the big problems.More >>
Former President Bill Clinton says speculating about his wife's political future is a waste of time and the nation needs to be more focused on the big problems.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:15 AM EDT2013-05-07 13:15:43 GMT
With state Auditor Charlie Daniels announcing he won't run again, Arkansas Democrats are losing a statewide officeholder who regularly won a majority at the polls.More >>
With state Auditor Charlie Daniels announcing he won't run again, Arkansas Democrats are losing a statewide officeholder who regularly won a majority at the polls.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-06 20:36:12 GMT
LITTLE ROCK — The Legislature's failure to significantly address the state's nearly $200 million recession-era unemployment debt to the federal government leaves the burden on businesses and workers.More >>
LITTLE ROCK — The Legislature's failure to significantly address the state's nearly $200 million recession-era unemployment debt to the federal government leaves the burden on businesses and workers to cover the cost, labor and management representatives say.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:58 GMT
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:30:24 GMT
The Salvation Army is not the only charity springing into action to help those in our neighboring state with deadly tornado damage, local crews from the American Red Cross and other volunteers are in OklahomaMore >>
The good part if you want to help is you don't have to leave Arkansas. Plenty of organizations and churches around the state are doing their part of take supplies to Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:59:10 GMT
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:26 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:26:08 GMT
The city of Jacksonville has four unsolved murders. The following is a look at one of them...through the eyes of a victim's mother. Even though nearly five years have passed...the view through thoseMore >>
Nearly five years after her daughter was murdered, a mother keeps the faith and prays that a killer will one day be caught.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:37:28 GMT
Unsolved murders tend to interest the public but frustrate police and those who knew the victims. Tonight at ten we will take a look at an unsolved Jacksonville murder...one of only four in that city. InMore >>
Wednesday evening on Nightside we will take a look at an unsolved murder in Jacksonville.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:32:00 GMT
State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested and is being held in the Pulaski County jail. Shoffner was arrested Saturday afternoon by the FBI, according to Pulaski County Sheriff's office spokespersonMore >>
LITTLE ROCK - State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested and is being held in the Pulaski County Jail.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:21:27 GMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Police on scene tell Channel 7 News a male subject shot a female student in the shoulder around 11:15 this morning before turning the gun on himself. Neither was identified.More >>
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Police on scene tell Channel 7 News a male subject shot a female student in the shoulder around 11:15 this morning before turning the gun on himself. Neither was identified.More >>
