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For Beebe, executions are a dreaded duty
“The gut-wrenching reality of being the last person that takes somebody’s life.”Those are the words Gov. Mike Beebe used in…
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McGehee edges Fordyce on road
FORDYCE — McGehee maintained its lead in the 8-3A Conference, surviving a scare on the road Thursday.Zach Ellis scored 22…
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Cards’ win streak over
In a 3-minute span, Jamel Rankin scored 16 straight Lonoke points and made four steals. Just like that, it was…
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Charlie Cooper’s Oaklawn Picks
Here are Charlie Cooper’s handicapping picks for the Thursday, Jan. 24, Oaklawn Park races.Winners on Top 3/9 (Thursday) 18/63 (Meet)Winners…
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Spokesman: Beebe misspoke on number of death warrants signed
LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe misspoke last week when he said he has signed four death warrants since taking…
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Beebe: Would sign death-penalty ban
LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday his thinking on capital punishment has evolved to the point that he…
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May: Income jump ‘a major accomplishment’ at Simmons
Simmons First National Corporation reported Thursday that its fourth-quarter 2012 net income increased 27.4 percent over its fourth-quarter 2011 mark.The…
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Parole Board recommends clemency for convicted killer
LITTLE ROCK — The state Parole Board recommended executive clemency Wednesday for a former prostitute who pleaded guilty to killing…
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Correction
In Thursday’s edition, the Arkansas News Bureau incorrectly listed the age of a state prisoner. The state Parole Board recommended…
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District challenges can be overcome, PB superintendent says
Linda Watson, superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District, acknowledged Thursday that the district’s falling enrollment, academic scores, high dropout…