Damien Echols' attorney on 'West of Memphis' Jan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amPatrick Benca, attorney for Damien Echols, talks about the shocking and disturbing new information revealed in the West Memphis 3 case.
Boy killed in Trumann house fire, 3 others inJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmAccording to KAIT, out of Jonesboro, a 13-month-old boy has been killed, while three others have been injured in a house fire today in Trumann. .
At 10: Complaint filed against city of BryantJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmThe complaint was filed by the city of Bryant's former human resources director, Shayne King. She says that she was fired by Mayor Jill Dabbs at the start of her term in January of 2011.
Man sentenced for role in firebombing caseJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmThe Department of Justice announced today that Jason Barnwell, 37, of Evening Shade, Ark., was sentenced in Little Rock, Ark.
Men sentenced in cross-burning caseJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmBradley Branscum, 23, and Tony Branscum, 26, who are first cousins, of Salado, Ark., and Curtis Coffee, 19, of Batesville, Ark.
Former tax preparers sentenced to prisonJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmOfficials say that James Bruce Morris, 66, will serve 48 months in prison. His wife, Karen Sue Morris, 49, will serve 24 months in prison.
At 10: The Black Male Achievement SymposiumJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmThe purpose of the symposium is to educate the public and foster dialogue about possible legislative?community solutions to the academic crisis affecting black males.
Ark. Guard unit no longer looking at deploymeJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmThe Director of the Army National Guard notified The Adjutant General of Arkansas Friday that the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is no longer scheduled for mobilization. .
Yell County Sheriff Investigates Animal CruelJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmThe Yell County Sheriff Office is investigating a case of animal cruelty on Tippy Lane in Plainview, where 24 dogs were found on the property in addition to six others deputies say had died and been left there. (Be aware the images included in this story are graphic).
Men Sentenced for Cross BurningJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmBradley Branscum, 23, and Tony Branscum, 26, who are first cousins, of Salado, Ark., and Curtis Coffee, 19, of Batesville, Ark.
Man Sentenced for Firebombing Interracial CouJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmJason Barnwell, 37, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for three counts related to fire bombing an interracial couples home back in August of 2011.
Bats at Kramer Arts LoftJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmSome residents at the Kramer Art Lofts in Little Rock say they have a high-flying problem.
Staying in School Until 18Jan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmPresident Obama held a big rally in Michigan trying to ignite the spirit of college students nationwide. He spoke on a number of issues, among them making sure students stay in high school until they're 18.
Panetta cites key intelligence on bin Laden rJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmDefense Secretary Leon Panetta is acknowledging publicly for the first time that a Pakistani doctor provided key information to the U.S.
Mistrial for officer in Katrina shootings proJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmA federal judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a retired police sergeant charged with helping cover up deadly shootings on a New Orleans bridge after Hurricane Katrina.
Doctor convicted in Jackson death seeks releaJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death is asking a judge to release him from jail pending his appeal.
Hundreds of prison employees get layoff noticJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmCalifornia prison officials have sent layoff notices to 545 employees, including 140 guards, as the inmate population declines to comply with a federal court order.
Mayor Bloomberg: no NYC parade for Iraq War vJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmMayor Michael Bloomberg says there will be no New York City parade for Iraq War veterans in the foreseeable future because of objections voiced by military officials.
Arcing power lines caused big fire in RenoJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmReno fire investigators have confirmed arcing power lines caused the wind-blown blaze that destroyed dozens of homes on the southwest side of town in November.
Barefoot Bandit learns his fateJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmA federal judge has sentenced Colton Harris-Moore?to 6 1/2 years in prison for his two-year, international crime spree.?.
US gov't to extend and expand foreclosure proJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmThe Obama administration is expanding its signature foreclosure-prevention program to try to help those with heavy debt loads avoid losing their homes.
Obama decries rising cost of college educatioJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmPresident Barack Obama says colleges and universities must be held accountable for the rising cost of higher education.
UALR Trojans Roll Past South Alabama, 75-50Jan 26, 2012 | 8:30 pmThe
UALR men's basketball team (9-13, 6-2 Sun Belt) made a season-high 10
three pointers en route to a commanding 75-50 victory over South Alabama
(10-9, 2-6) at the Jack Stephens
Center on Thursday night.
Paterno Memorial Service ThursdayJan 26, 2012 | 3:30 amStudents, fans and Penn State alumni will remember Joe Paterno at a public memorial service Thursday.
Arkansas Sports Nation - Interview w/ Coach KJan 25, 2012 | 7:30 pmInterview with PA football coach Kevin Kelley.? The Bruins were featured on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" on HBO.
NYPD officers rescue suspect dangling 7 floorJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmPolice say two officers rescued a suspect as he dangled from a seventh-floor Manhattan apartment window after nearly lunging to his death. .
Friend says on 911 call Demi Moore was convulJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmA caller on a 911 recording released by Los Angeles fire officials says Demi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital on Monday night. .
Life sentence in Md. yoga shop murderJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmA Maryland judge has ordered a woman convicted of killing her coworker at an upscale yoga clothing shop to spend the rest of her life in prison. .
TV show choreographer gets 10 years for rapeJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmA salsa dance instructor who worked on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" has been sentenced in Los Angeles to 10 years in prison for raping one woman and assaulting another. .
Actress' claim to be gay by choice riles actiJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmCynthia Nixon learned the hard way this week that when it comes to gay civil rights, the personal is always political. .
Feds to extend and expand foreclosure programJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmThe Obama administration is expanding its signature
foreclosure-prevention program to try to help those with heavy debt
loads avoid losing their homes.
Denver appeals court upholds military impostoJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmA federal appeals court in Denver has ruled that a federal law making it
illegal to lie about being a war hero is constitutional and making such
false statements is not protected free speech.
'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6 1/2 yearsJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmA federal judge on Friday sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton
Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year,
international crime spree of break-ins, and boat and plane thefts that
ended in 2010.
Iowa lottery probe a multi-layered investigatJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmCriminal investigators looking into the suspicious circumstances behind a
now-withdrawn claim for a $14.3 million Iowa Lottery jackpot will have
numerous layers of complexity to unravel, stretching from a wealthy New
York suburb to Belize.
Clinton to make Europe tripJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will make a short trip to
Europe next week, making her sixth visit to Germany and first to
Bulgaria as America's top diplomat.
ASU has high expectations for 2012Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmASU Players on hand at the Little Rock Touchdown Club excited for Malzahn, and the start of a new season.
Animal abuse investigationJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmPolice are investigating a complaint of animal abuse in Yell County.
Costa Concordia passengers contemplate lawsuiJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmAttorneys are pouring over ticket contracts of the 4,200 passengers aboard the shipwrecked Costa Concordia. They now face the decision to file suit against the company or take a 14-thousand.
Big Buck Classic kicks offJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmThe 22nd Annual Classic runs through the weekend at the state fairgrounds.
Jury convicts former Iraq veteranJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmAn emotional Pulaski County courtroom is seen, after a guilty verdict is read in the capital murder case against Steven Russell.
Adult-item theft solved by policeJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pm"It was just, it was a strange situation all the way around," said Det. Jason Cameron of the Conway Police Department.
3 men to be sentenced in racial crimes in ArkJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmThree men who pleaded guilty to racial crimes in Arkansas are due in federal court in central Arkansas for sentencing.
Cooper Tire workers get pay increases in new Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 amUnion members at Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.'s Texarkana plant will see their pay go up for their first time since 2008, when members agreed to millions in concessions to.
Lodge at Queen Wilhelmina park temporarily clJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 amQueen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge -- known as the Castle in the Clouds-- will be closed for 18 months as crews work on a $6.2 million renovation.
Ark. agency could restore firefighting jobsJan 26, 2012 | 2:30 pmThe Arkansas Forestry Commission says it could restore four firefighting positions by cutting another part of its budget, and 21 could be restored if lawmakers increase a tax on private.
Griffin: $180K raised in last 3 months of 201Jan 26, 2012 | 10:30 amRepublican Congressman Tim Griffin says he's raised more than $180,000 in the last three months of 2011 for his re-election bid.
High court won't stop suit over Ark. lottery Jan 26, 2012 | 10:30 amThe Arkansas Supreme Court has declined to stop a lawsuit filed by a Little Rock businessman who claims he owns the rights to the state lottery's name.
Hot Springs school delays election on tax incJan 26, 2012 | 6:30 amThe National Park Community College Board of Trustees is postponing a special election set for April after attorneys questioned whether the Hot Springs school could legally use a property-tax increase.
Wind power bought as part of pact over Ark. pJan 26, 2012 | 6:30 amSouthwestern Electric Power Co. has signed long-term agreements to purchase power from wind projects as a way to meet a renewable energy commitment it made in a recent legal settlement.
2 juveniles escape detention center in DermotJan 25, 2012 | 10:00 amThe state Department of Human Services says authorities are looking for two youths who escaped from a juvenile detention center in southeastern Arkansas.
Hearts on Fire wins Oaklawn Park featureJan 26, 2012 | 8:00 pmHearts on Fire edged Quest for Success by a neck Thursday in the $41,000 feature race for fillies and mares at Oaklawn Park. .
2-time leading rider Calvin Borel to return tJan 26, 2012 | 1:30 pmJockey Calvin Borel, a two-time leading rider at Oaklawn and a member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, will return to Hot Springs beginning Saturday, February 4 after starting the year riding at Gulfstream Park in South Florida.
Trojans cruise past South Alabama, 55-43Jan 26, 2012 | 12:30 pmSenior Britteni Williams recorded her second double-double in three games while sophomore Taylor Ford scored 13 and tied a career high with seven assists, as the UALR Trojans (11-10, 6-2 SBC) topped the visiting South Alabama Jaguars (11-9, 4-4 SBC) Wednesday night at the Jack Stephens Center.
Lions Knock Off Bears In OTJan 25, 2012 | 10:00 pmThe Southeastern Louisiana Lions were nearly perfect in overtime Wednesday night to grab a 75-71 victory over the University of Central Arkansas Bears at the University Center.
Another big second half, another win for CentJan 25, 2012 | 10:00 pmFor the fourth straight game, the Sugar Bears had a decided second half-advantage to pull away from their opponent - this time outscoring Southeastern Louisiana 49-30 in the final period to score a 71-54 victory in Southland Conference play Wednesday night at the Farris Center.
Meet the Razorbacks Day set for Feb. 4Jan 25, 2012 | 10:00 amThe Arkansas baseball team will hold its annual "Meet the Razorbacks Day" on Saturday, February 4, at center court of the Northwest Arkansas Mall. The event will run from 4-6 p.
LR Touchdown Club Sports BanquetJan 24, 2012 | 6:00 pmKelly Lasseigne with the Little Rock Touchdown Club visited with THV's Aiyana Cristal to talk about an upcoming banquet they're holding.
ACH: TV tip-over accidents on the riseDec 29, 2011 | 9:30 amAccording to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 20,000 ER visits across the nation involved televisions or televisions and furniture falling on children in 2010. Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) suggests.
Lazy Cakes recalled by Dept of HealthDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe Arkansas Department of Health is recalling all "Lazy Cakes" because the product contains melatonin which has not been approved for general food use.
Ford to recall F-150 pickups over air bagsDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmUnder government pressure, Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will recall nearly 150,000 F-150 pickup trucks to fix air bags that could deploy without warning.
Auto industry recalled 20 million vehicles inDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmAutomakers recalled about 20 million vehicles in 2010, led by high-profile recalls by Toyota that prompted new scrutiny of the auto industry's safety record.
Kroger recalling select pet foods in 19 stateDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe Kroger Co. is recalling select packages of pet food in 19 states, saying the products might contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets.
Frozen green pea recallDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe Pictsweet Company announced a voluntary recall of certain codes of store brand products containing frozen Green Peas after the company learned that some of the packages may contain glass.
Booster seat safety testsDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, IIHS, has released its test results on booster seats. And the results for the most part are pretty good.
Texarkana Police Conduct Computer Sex StingDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pm
Police in the Texarkana area have been conducting a series of sting operations targeting men who try to set up meetings with underage girls via the Internet.from Channel 7.
State Should Sell Plane, Keet SaysDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pm
The state should sell the airplane that the governor sometimes uses for official business.
Ark. Supreme Ct: Justice Corbin Has Heart AttDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court officials say Justice Donald Corbin is recovering from a heart attack he had earlier this month.from Channel 7.
Fort Smith Works to Fund Convention CenterDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pm
Fort Smith officials may ask voters to approve a sales tax on prepared foods as a way to close the $1 million annual deficit for the city"s convention center.from Channel 7.
