Defense attorneys for Martha Shoffner will begin presenting their case to jurors in the former Arkansas treasurer's federal bribery trial.
A jury has convicted former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner of federal bribery and extortion charges for accepting $36,000 in cash from a bond trader to whom she steered state business.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 7:43 PM EDT2014-03-11 23:43:56 GMT
(WMC-TV) - There is a report that missing 2-year-old Myra Lewis was seen at Discovery Inn, which is a South Memphis motel. The little girl has been missing since Saturday, March 1.Myra went missing out
There is a report that missing 2-year-old Myra Lewis was seen at Discovery Inn, which is a South Memphis motel. The little girl has been missing since Saturday, March 1.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 6:49 PM EDT2014-03-11 22:49:40 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KAIT) - This time last week several cars and semi's were stuck on 1-55 due to sleet covered roads. Today legislators will meet with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
This time last week several cars and semi's were stuck on 1-55 due to sleet covered roads.
Two men traveling with stolen passports on a missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner were Iranians who had bought tickets to Europe and were probably not terrorists, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.
The missing Boeing 777 jetliner changed course over the sea, crossed Malaysia and reached the Strait of Malacca - hundreds of miles from its last position recorded by civilian authorities, Malaysian military officials said...
Tuesday, March 11 2014 4:00 PM EDT2014-03-11 20:00:57 GMT
Karen Velilla (Source: Randolph County Jail)
POCAHONTAS, AR (KAIT)- Five people were arrested Thursday when Randolph County authorities busted a major drug operation in Pocahontas. More arrests are expected in connection to the case. Randolph County
A total of 14 people have been arrested and charged during a drug investigation that lasted six months.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 3:15 PM EDT2014-03-11 19:15:21 GMT
WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT) – A Hoxie woman was arrested after drugs were discovered in the vehicle she was driving. According to Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson, Amie Ledman was arrested after a traffic
A Hoxie woman was arrested after drugs were discovered in the vehicle she was driving.
An innovative hepatitis C drug that was only recently hailed as a breakthrough treatment is facing skepticism from some health care experts, as they consider whether it is worth the $1,000-a-pill price set by...
An innovative hepatitis C drug that was only recently hailed as a breakthrough treatment is facing skepticism from some health care providers, as they consider whether it is worth the $1,000-a-pill price set by...
Tuesday, March 11 2014 2:05 PM EDT2014-03-11 18:05:59 GMT
An Arkansas legislative committee is scheduled to hear from state highway officials about their response to a winter storm that left drivers stranded on icy interstates in eastern Arkansas last week.
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Director Scott Bennett says more equipment and employees are needed for highway officials to improve their response to winter weather conditions.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 2:04 PM EDT2014-03-11 18:04:09 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - Defense attorneys for Martha Shoffner will begin presenting their case to jurors in the former Arkansas treasurer's federal bribery trial. The prosecution rested its case Monday
Lawyers for a former Arkansas treasurer charged with corruption have decided against calling any witnesses to the stand.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 1:20 PM EDT2014-03-11 17:20:40 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - A local man is thousands of dollars richer after playing the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Kelly Klingensmith of Jonesboro has won $100,000 after playing a '50x The Cash' game for
A local man is thousands of dollars richer after playing the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
Every day, millions of people with diabetes -- both Type 1 and Type 2 -- rely on the results they get from their blood glucose meters to guide their treatment decisions. But, what if those test results were wrong?
Every day, millions of people with diabetes -- both Type 1 and Type 2 -- rely on the results they get from their blood glucose meters to guide their treatment decisions. But, what if those test results were wrong?
A May 5 trial date has been set for Justin Bieber in the Florida case charging him with driving under the influence, resisting arrest and possessing an invalid driver's license.
A May 5 trial date was set Tuesday for Justin Bieber in the Florida case charging him with driving under the influence, resisting arrest and possessing an invalid driver's license.
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Tuesday, March 11 2014 7:45 PM EDT2014-03-11 23:45:02 GMT
SHARP COUNTY, AR (KAIT) - Sharp County residents will know the fate of a possible new hospital tonight. Voting ends at 7:30 p.m. for the 1.5-percent sales tax that would fund the construction and operations
Sharp County residents will know the fate of a possible new hospital tonight.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 6:49 PM EDT2014-03-11 22:49:40 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KAIT) - This time last week several cars and semi's were stuck on 1-55 due to sleet covered roads. Today legislators will meet with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
This time last week several cars and semi's were stuck on 1-55 due to sleet covered roads.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 4:00 PM EDT2014-03-11 20:00:57 GMT
Karen Velilla (Source: Randolph County Jail)
POCAHONTAS, AR (KAIT)- Five people were arrested Thursday when Randolph County authorities busted a major drug operation in Pocahontas. More arrests are expected in connection to the case. Randolph County
A total of 14 people have been arrested and charged during a drug investigation that lasted six months.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 3:15 PM EDT2014-03-11 19:15:21 GMT
WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT) – A Hoxie woman was arrested after drugs were discovered in the vehicle she was driving. According to Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson, Amie Ledman was arrested after a traffic
A Hoxie woman was arrested after drugs were discovered in the vehicle she was driving.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 2:04 PM EDT2014-03-11 18:04:09 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - Defense attorneys for Martha Shoffner will begin presenting their case to jurors in the former Arkansas treasurer's federal bribery trial. The prosecution rested its case Monday
Lawyers for a former Arkansas treasurer charged with corruption have decided against calling any witnesses to the stand.
Defense attorneys for Martha Shoffner will begin presenting their case to jurors in the former Arkansas treasurer's federal bribery trial.
A jury has convicted former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner of federal bribery and extortion charges for accepting $36,000 in cash from a bond trader to whom she steered state business.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 2:05 PM EDT2014-03-11 18:05:59 GMT
An Arkansas legislative committee is scheduled to hear from state highway officials about their response to a winter storm that left drivers stranded on icy interstates in eastern Arkansas last week.
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Director Scott Bennett says more equipment and employees are needed for highway officials to improve their response to winter weather conditions.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 11:34 AM EDT2014-03-11 15:34:13 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - The Arkansas Department of Education says 75 school districts and charter schools have requested waivers to reduce the number of snow days that must be made up this year. Department
The Arkansas Department of Education says 75 school districts and charter schools have requested waivers to reduce the number of snow days that must be made up this year.
Jurors in former Arkansas treasurer Martha Shoffner's federal corruption trial are to hear an hour-long recording made on the day of her arrest at her Newport home in May.
The judge in former Arkansas treasurer Martha Shoffner's corruption trial says he will rule on whether prosecutors proved the elements of their case if the jury finds her guilty.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 8:11 AM EDT2014-03-11 12:11:43 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) - Missouri farmers will get a larger property tax bill for their land starting in 2015. Property tax for agricultural land is based on its productive value. Farms are divided into
Missouri farmers will get a larger property tax bill for their land starting in 2015.
Monday, March 10 2014 2:08 PM EDT2014-03-10 18:08:00 GMT
A preliminary hearing date is now set for Craig Michael Wood, the middle-school football coach accused of kidnapping and killing a 10-year-old girl in Springfield, Mo.
A preliminary hearing date is now set for Craig Michael Wood, the middle-school football coach accused of kidnapping and killing a 10-year-old girl in Springfield, Mo.
Monday, March 10 2014 1:48 PM EDT2014-03-10 17:48:07 GMT
Now that the worst of winter is apparently over, the Missouri Department of Transportation is enlisting the help of motorists in the effort to fill potholes on state-maintained roadways.
Now that the worst of winter is apparently over, the Missouri Department of Transportation is enlisting the help of motorists in the effort to fill potholes on state-maintained roadways.
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Tuesday, March 11 2014 3:11 PM EDT2014-03-11 19:11:11 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (SunBeltSports.org) - Arkansas State's Aundrea Gamble headlines the 2014 All-Sun Belt Women's Basketball teams as she was tabbed Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, as announced by the
A three-time SBC Player of the Week, Gamble began the 2014 season with a double-double and has not slowed since. Boyer picked up Coach of the Year honors after leading the Red Wolves to 20 wins on the season and a 14-4 conference record.
Monday, March 10 2014 3:20 PM EDT2014-03-10 19:20:16 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (SunBeltSports.org) - The Arkansas State Red Wolves earned the top seed in next week's 2014 Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships presented by First Bank and Trust after defeating the
The sophomore enjoyed one of the best weeks of her super sophomore season as she averaged 23.5 points across two games to help Arkansas State secure its first ever regular-season Sun Belt Conference championship.
Saturday, March 8 2014 11:35 PM EST2014-03-09 04:35:54 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (SunBeltSports.org) - The Arkansas State Red Wolves earned the top seed in next week's 2014 Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships presented by First Bank and Trust after defeating
Friday, March 7 2014 12:11 AM EST2014-03-07 05:11:46 GMT
JONESBORO, Ark. (AStateRedWolves.com) – Melvin Johnson III of Arkansas State University recorded a game-leading 17 points as the Red Wolves handed ULM a 64-58 defeat this Thursday (March 6) night in
Melvin Johnson III had 17 points in a 64-58 victory. ASU's leading scorer Kirk Van Slyke was ejected in the 2nd half.
Thursday, March 6 2014 12:13 AM EST2014-03-06 05:13:08 GMT
JONESBORO, Ark. (AStateRedWolves.com) – The Arkansas State women's basketball team finished off one of the best performances in school history and assured itself at least a share of the Sun Belt Conference
The 107-57 victory marked the first time since 2002-03 that the team scored 100 points in a game. ASU is now also guaranteed the No. 1 seed entering the Sun Belt Conference Tournament and could claim the SBC regular-season title outright with a victory on Saturday.
Heavy sleet blanketed NE AR and SE MO in early March. Many structures were obviously not built to withstand its weight. Additional dangers added to the problem when the sheets of ice began to melt and move around.
A winter mix of mainly sleet, and a lot of it, blanketed NE AR and SE MO in early March, and many structures were obviously not built to withstand its weight, that many compared to the same density of concrete blocks. Additional dangers added to the problem when the sheets of ice began to melt and move around.
A winter mix of ice, sleet, and heavy snow combined with multiple accidents halts traffic on the southbound side of Interstate 55 in Arkansas for hours in the early March storm's aftermath.
A winter mix of ice, sleet, and heavy snow combined with multiple accidents halts traffic on the southbound side of Interstate 55 in Arkansas for hours in the early March storm's aftermath. Traffic at times was reported to be backup from Memphis all the way to the Missouri Bootheel.
Spring break and the beach are almost synonymous. But if you're looking for something slightly less tropical, check our these ideas for alternative ways to spend your time.
Spring break and the beach are almost synonymous. But if you're looking for something slightly less tropical, check our these ideas for alternative ways to spend your time.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 1:20 PM EDT2014-03-11 17:20:40 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - A local man is thousands of dollars richer after playing the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Kelly Klingensmith of Jonesboro has won $100,000 after playing a '50x The Cash' game for
A local man is thousands of dollars richer after playing the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 3:15 PM EDT2014-03-11 19:15:21 GMT
WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT) – A Hoxie woman was arrested after drugs were discovered in the vehicle she was driving. According to Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson, Amie Ledman was arrested after a traffic
A Hoxie woman was arrested after drugs were discovered in the vehicle she was driving.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 4:00 PM EDT2014-03-11 20:00:57 GMT
Karen Velilla (Source: Randolph County Jail)
POCAHONTAS, AR (KAIT)- Five people were arrested Thursday when Randolph County authorities busted a major drug operation in Pocahontas. More arrests are expected in connection to the case. Randolph County
A total of 14 people have been arrested and charged during a drug investigation that lasted six months.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 11:34 AM EDT2014-03-11 15:34:13 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - The Arkansas Department of Education says 75 school districts and charter schools have requested waivers to reduce the number of snow days that must be made up this year. Department
The Arkansas Department of Education says 75 school districts and charter schools have requested waivers to reduce the number of snow days that must be made up this year.
As the online world grows, so does the number of your accounts and passwords. But what happens to them after you die? And could these accounts become targets for identity thieves?More >>
As the online world grows, so does the number of your accounts and passwords. But what happens to them after you die? And could these accounts become targets for identity thieves?More >>
There is a long-standing debate over what should happen during the first few minutes following a child's birth. For decades, cord clamping or a procedure which involves cutting a child's umbilical cordMore >>
There is a long-standing debate over what should happen during the first few minutes following a child's birth. For decades, cord clamping or a procedure which involves cutting a child's umbilical cordMore >>
Sometimes, the biggest innovations and most important discoveries come not as a result of a group of creative minds pitting their energies together in efforts to create a single product, but by pure chance.
Sometimes, the biggest innovations and most important discoveries come not as a result of a group of creative minds pitting their energies together in efforts to create a single product, but by pure chance.
Authorities say two students at a New York state college were charged with animal abuse after a dog was held upside down over a keg and forced to drink beer.
Authorities say two students at a New York state college were charged with animal abuse after a dog was held upside down over a keg and forced to drink beer.
Lebanon's national airline says Iraqi authorities denied permission for its plane to land in Baghdad after a son of an Iraqi minister missed the flight.
Iraqi authorities on Thursday denied permission to a plane belonging to Lebanon's national carrier to land in Baghdad after a son of an Iraqi minister missed the flight, Middle East Airline said in a statement.
The New York Times has printed a correction for misspelling 161 years ago the name of a free black man who was sold into slavery and whose memoirs were turned into the Oscar-winning movie "12 Years a Slave."
The New York Times has printed a correction for misspelling 161 years ago the name of a black man who was sold into slavery and whose memoirs were turned into the Oscar-winning movie "12 Years a Slave."
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