State Sen. Flowers beats state Rep. Elliott in Democratic primary for Ark. Senate District 25

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — State Sen. Stephanie Flowers has defeated Rep. Efrem Elliott in the Democratic primary for the Arkansas Senate...

AR Lottery

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — These Arkansas lotteries were drawn Tuesday:

Ingram defeats Crumbly in election fight for disputed Senate post in eastern Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — State Rep. Keith Ingram has defeated state Sen. Jack Crumbly in the Democratic primary for an east Arkansas...

Oklahoma ninth, Arkansas 20th after first round of NCAA women's golf tournament

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chirapat Jao-Javanil shot a 3-under 69 to lead the Oklahoma women's golf team to a ninth-place finish after the...

Longtime Little Rock state Sen. Elliott fends off challenge from Allen in Democratic primary

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A longtime Little Rock legislator has fended off a challenge in the Democratic primary for a central Arkansas...

In Kentucky and Arkansas primaries, protest votes among Democrats show displeasure with Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some presidential primary voters in Kentucky and Arkansas are taking a swipe at President Barack Obama, denying...

1 victim, 1 suspect dead after shooting at Little Rock burglary; officer killed suspect

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say one person was found dead in a home and a possible suspect was killed by a Little Rock police...

Establishment candidates face strong challenge in Arkansas' US House races

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Establishment picks for congressional seats in southern and eastern Arkansas struggled in Tuesday's primary,...

US Chemical Safety Board to investigate explosion that killed 3 workers in southern Arkansas

EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has deployed a four-person investigation team to look into an explosion at an...

Sun Belt Conference names Arkansas State quarterback male student-athlete of the year

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — The Sun Belt Conference has named Arkansas State quarterback Ryan Aplin as the 2011-2012 Male Student-Athlete...

Romney inches closer to GOP nomination for president with primary sweep in Kentucky, Arkansas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney has swept the Kentucky and Arkansas Republican presidential primaries, inching closer to the GOP...

Ark. 2nd District's Griffin, 3rd District's Womack advance without opposition to November

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Incumbent Republicans in two U.S. House districts had no primary opposition and are advancing to the November...

Polls close in Arkansas primary election headlined by US House races

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Polls have closed for Arkansas voters casting ballots in this year's primary election.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 4 Evening' game

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Arkansas Lottery's "Cash 4 Evening" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 3 Evening' game

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Arkansas Lottery's "Cash 3 Evening" game were:

Here is the latest Arkansas news from The Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Some supporters of retiring Democratic Congressman Mike Ross say they've voted for Republicans in today's...

Part of Albert Pike Recreation Area, where 20 drowned, to reopen for day use in SW Arkansas

LANGLEY, Ark. (AP) — Part of the Albert Pike Recreation Area where 20 people drowned in 2010 is reopening for day use.

Rea's 3-run homer helps power Mississippi State to 9-1 win over Arkansas in SEC tournament

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Wes Rea's three-run homer helped Mississippi State defeat Arkansas 9-1 Tuesday in the opening round of the...

Arkansans pledge lukewarm support for Obama in primary; many back Democratic challenger

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas voters pledged only lukewarm support for President Barack Obama in Tuesday's presidential primary &#...

Fort Smith woman accused of calling in fake bomb threat to child's junior high school

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Police say they've arrested a 34-year-old Fort Smith woman on suspicion of phoning in a bomb threat to her...

Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 4 Midday' game

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Arkansas Lottery's "Cash 4 Midday" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 3 Midday' game

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Arkansas Lottery's "Cash 3 Midday" game were:

California State Teachers' Retirement System to vote against Wal-Mart's board nominees

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the nation's largest pension funds says it will vote its 5.3 million shares against all of Wal-Mart's...

Reed pitches, hits Kentucky to 2-0 win over Missississippi in SEC tournament opener

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — A.J. Reed pitched 5-2/3 scoreless innings and went 4-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run to lead Kentucky to a...

Arkansas auditor to hold eBay auction for items abandoned in safe deposit boxes

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas state auditor is auctioning off more unclaimed property on eBay.

Turnout mixed in Arkansas primary, with legislative races drawing in voters

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Turnout in the Arkansas primary has been mixed, with polling locations in hot races seeing steady crowds...

Arkansans cast ballots in presidential primary even though contest is all but locked up

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Although the race is all but decided, Arkansas voters are casting ballots in this year's presidential...

Audit targets former UALR business dean; Chelte accused of improper expense reimbursements

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An internal audit alleges that a former dean at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock received more...

Dillard's department stores to lay off 125 at Nashville online fulfillment center

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Department store owner Dillard's is laying off 125 workers in Nashville as it moves online fulfillment to a...

Arkansas voters head to polls in party primaries; US House races headline ballot

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Polls are open for Arkansas voters casting ballots in this year's primary election.

Here is the latest Arkansas news from The Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend $32 million this year on wetland projects in seven states along...

2 key proxy firms tell Wal-Mart shareholders not to re-elect CEO, former CEO, others to board

NEW YORK (AP) — Two leading proxy adviser firms are telling Wal-Mart shareholders to vote against certain board members up for re-...

New video display to be installed in north end zone at University of Arkansas stadium

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A new video display will be installed on the north end zone scoreboard at Donald W. Reynolds Razorbacks...

Arkansas State draws Middle Tennessee as first-day opponent in Sun Belt Conference tournament

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Second-seeded Arkansas State will open play in the 2012 Sun Belt Conference baseball tournament against...

Secretary of state: More than 88,000 Arkansans vote ahead of May 22 primary election

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than 88,000 Arkansans have cast their ballots ahead of the May 22 primary and nonpartisan judicial...