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Media reports say Japan has delayed until next year a decision on the relocation of a major US military base on Okinawa at the center of a growing row between Tokyo and Washington. Full Story »
Media reports say Japan has delayed until next year a decision on the relocation of a major US military base on Okinawa at the center of a growing row between Tokyo and Washington. Full Story »
University of Arkansas police are asking for help in finding out who might have been videoed taking showers in a school dormitory. Full Story »
Not-guilty pleas to charges of participation in a bid-rigging scheme have been entered in federal court by two current and former North Little Rock aldermen. Full Story »
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says he’s worried that the backlash from commuting the sentence of a man who later gunned down four police officers will deter other governors from granting clemency. Full Story »
A federal judge says a nonreligious winter solstice display can be placed at the Arkansas Capitol, siding with a group that sued after the secretary of state’s office rejected its proposal to counter a traditional nativity scene. Full Story »
The U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission releases its new list of postal locations that may close. And some Arkansas spots dropped off the list. Full Story »
Work is not only going on outside of Hewlett Packard in Conway, it's now going on inside. Monday was the first day in the new $28 million facility. Full Story »
You may have seen the ads for making extra money by being a secret shopper. Some are legitimate jobs but beware because some are rip-offs. Full Story »
A new study from the U.S. centers for disease control shows 28-percent of adult Arkansans are considered obese. The government says smoking marijuana is gaining popularity among U.S. teens. Drinking... Full Story »
A judge orders a winter solstice display put up on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol. Full Story »
There was a parade of heroes today as the Department of Human Services and the Little Rock Fire Department marked the finale today of their toy drive for foster kids, the Toy Parade. Full Story »
A student at the University of Arkansas is arrested for video voyeurism after allegedly filming students showering in an honors dorm on campus. Full Story »
Not-guilty pleas to charges of participation in a bid-rigging scheme have been entered in federal court by two current and former North Little Rock aldermen. Full Story »
Family photos during the holidays, they make you feel good. Full Story »
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism has redesigned its site for kids and families. Full Story »
Ryleigh, 7, daughter of Tricia Victory of Conway, talks to Santa at the Holiday Festival of Light on Monday. The Holiday Festival of Light is open from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly at Centennial Bank Soccer Park at 1200 Trey Lane. RACHEL PARKER DICKERSON PHOTO Full Story »
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A flock of American white pelicans settled on Lake Conway on Monday, drawing the interest of “birders” and casual lake observers. Full Story »
The Conway Dinner Theater will present “A Christmas Carol” on Friday and Saturday at Wesley Methodist Church on East Oak Street. Full Story »
Several new Spotted photo galleries have been uploaded — Brunch with Santa, PKE Christmas Party and Bears Den Karaoke. Full Story »
‘Going green’ has been a popular catchphrase or slogan sweeping the globe for some time, but it may have rather recently become a reality in Jackson County. Full Story »
A bill to name the post office in Swifton after George Kell, who was known as a famous athlete and community leader has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The post office is located at 109 Main Street in Swifton, Arkansas. Full Story »
Every Child is Ours and the Newport Independent are teaming up to honor members of the armed services this holiday season. Full Story »
Everyone (not just high risk groups) can be vaccinated for both H1N1 flu and seasonal flu from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at the clinic here at ASU-Newport The Center for the Arts Building. Full Story »
Would you like your 5-year-old son to be learning Arabic or Chinese? That's what will be happening inside a soon-to-be remodeled building in Little Rock next July. Full Story »
North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Hays is the president of the U.S. branch of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives or ICLEI. That's why he's been in Copenhagen, Denmark since Friday. Full Story »
When so much is a click away, why would I use the post office? KARK 4 News @ 7 Anchor Sonseeahray Tonsall sits down with Leisa Tolliver-Gay to find out. Full Story »
Monday is the busiest shipping day of the year. Post offices in our area dealt with triple the load they’re used to on a typical day. But even though Monday was busy, mail volume is down nationwide. Full Story »
Community leaders gathered Monday at the Arkansas Studies Institute to hear from Arkansans who are living the battle for healthcare reform. "I am one H1, N1 virus away or one accident away from being bankrupt and I have to worry about it every night,” says Glenn Nishimura. Full Story »
A six-week old drug investigation netted its first arrest Monday night after Maumelle police served a search warrant on a house on Tanning Road just outside the Maumelle city limits. Full Story »
The Maumelle City Council adopted an ordinance regulating transient merchants, after a controversial provision impacting garage sales, Avon and other home party sales was taken out. Full Story »
Two Maumelle residents were appointed to the Maumelle planning commission Monday night at the City Council meeting, but it took four ballots to choose them. Full Story »
Mayor Mike Watson has proposed the creation of a natural features advisory committee to help the city develop long-term policies and strategies to protect its wetlands, woodlands, rivers, lakes, streams, farmland and open space. Full Story »
Senior basketball at middle school Maumelle Middle School booster club president Laura Quimby said the Oak Grove High School basketball team will play a game Friday evening in order to acquaint the Maumelle community with the basketball Hornets. Three games start at 5 p.m. First game will be boys junior varsity, then girls varsity and last the boys varsity. Full Story »
Mrs. Lula Cornwell, of 1820 Elm street, Pine Bluff, and E.W. Meyers, Lavon Meyers and Miss Rose Tucker, all of Star City, were moved to the Davis hospital this afternoon after a crash between Mrs. Cornwell’s car and a car which carried the Star City people occurred at Eighteenth and Poplar streets around 3 o’clock. Full Story »
Simmons First National Corp. has promoted Valarie Bunting to information technology officer, according to J. Thomas May, chairman and chief executive officer. Full Story »
After committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court recommended in November that a more than $12 million budget for 2010 be approved, the county’s legislative body will vote on the budget Monday during their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Full Story »
St. Joseph Catholic School opened its doors to the community Saturday evening with its third annual Christmas Festival. “We’re trying to bring people together, get them to slow down a little bit, bring their families, eat, play games and enjoy the season,” said Amber Dedman, festival chairwoman. Full Story »
During Summit Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School in July children gave offerings — those have now been headed to The Commercial’s Christmas Card Fund. Full Story »
The second act of ?The Nutcracker? is unfolding behind the picture windows of Shuffles & Ballet II, a dance studio in a west Little Rock shopping plaza. Full Story »
Quick: Name the wunderkind from Hope who went to the White House in 1993. Full Story »
A ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday at the Cabot Commerce Center marked the beginning of construction of the $10 million Arkansas National Guard Readiness Center. Ten years of work to bring the center to the city is a testament to the community’s support — a key reason for the site selection, Maj. Gen. William Wofford, Arkansas National Guard adjutant general, said. Full Story »
Members of the Cabot School District board of directors met in committees for nearly four hours Monday to consider options ranging from curriculum changes to new school buildings. Construction is likely in the district’s future for years to come; the growth in the tax base appears to be keeping pace with future needs; and a number of curriculum changes are possible. Full Story »
Brokering donations is almost routine for school counselor Jennifer Bates, who often finds herself bringing haves and have-nots together. So, bringing together a donation of special dolls to the Open Arms Shelter of Lonoke County was more satisfying than surprising, she said. Full Story »
With friends and family nearly filling the meeting room of the Cabot City Annex, Eddie Cook formally announced that he will seek the office of mayor of Cabot in the 2010 general election. Full Story »
Fundraiser dinner for Tom Armstrong is Saturday A fundraising dinner for Tom Armstrong will be served 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday in the Cabot Middle School North cafeteria. Full Story »
A 6-day-old sheep relaxes with its mother at a zoo in Tokyo, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
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