Capital City Chatter

Daily Record - Sun Nov 22

I've only been married for about two and half years, but I've learned a lot of things during my 880 days of marital bliss.

Walmart approved for beer, wine sales in Mountain Home

Arkansas News Bureau - Wed Nov 18

Beer and wine are coming to Walmart's store shelves in Mountain Home. In a 5-0 vote, the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board today approved an application by Walmart Supercenter in Mountain Home for a permit to sell beer and "small-farm" wines, which come from wineries that produce 250,000 gallons or less of wine per year.

Panel to consider allowing beer, wine sales at Walmart stores

Arkansas News Bureau - Mon Nov 16

Representatives of Bentonville-based Walmart are scheduled to appear before the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board this week to seek permission to sell beer and wine at stores in Fayetteville and Mountain Home.

Panel threatens subpoena if ex-ATRS attorney a no-show

Arkansas News Bureau - Thu Nov 12

The former chief counsel of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System could be subpoenaed if she fails to appear before a legislative committee to discuss irregularities that occurred on her watch, lawmakers said Thursday.

Man Pleads Guilty in Bizarre Attempt to Rob, Kidnap

MSNBC - Tue Nov 10

At the Conway County Courthouse today the four people charged in a bizarre attempt to kidnap and possibly murder a man in Menifee went before a judge.

A cut above ... more

The Courier - Tue Oct 27

A cut above Story date: Oct. 27, 2009 From beginning to end, cosmetology a fulfilling career for Ward By Cindi Nobles education@couriernews.com Even as a young girl, Barbara Ward always wanted to work as a cosmetologist, but her family urged her to take a different path.

Two charges filed in Morrilton blaze

Arkansas Online - Sat Oct 24

A Conway County man who police said was drunk and set a fire that destroyed three buildings in a historic section of downtown Morrilton was charged Friday with causing a catastrophe and commercial burglary.

Man found dead in Cadron Creek

Arkansas Online - Fri Oct 23

Authorities have sent the body of a Conway County man found in Cadron Creek on Tuesday to the state Crime Laboratory, Sheriff Mike Smith said Wednesday.

Conway County man drowns

FOX16.com - Wed Oct 21

A Conway County man has been found dead in Cadron Creek. Conway County deputies found Maralco Cooper floating in the creek next to the tugboat he lived on.

Morrilton mayor cited for drinking on highway

Arkansas News Bureau - Tue Oct 20

LITTLE ROCK a ' Morrilton Mayor Bobby Kirby has a December court date to answer to a citation for drinking on the highway and careless and prohibited driving.