HP Agrees To Settle Kickback Suit
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:04:27 -0700
LITTLE ROCK - Hewlett-Packard Co. agreed Monday to pay $55 million to settle claims that it paid kickbacks to companies so they would recommend its products to federal agencies, the U.S. Justice Department said.
HP to pay $55 million to settle federal lawsuit
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:19:45 -0700
LITTLE ROCK Hewlett-Packard Co. agreed today to pay $55 million to settle claims that it paid kickbacks to companies so they would recommend its products to federal agencies, the U.S. Justice Department said.
Sports briefs
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:12:06 -0700
Sports Briefs: Derek Owens earns football scholarship at Central Arkansas Courier sports CONWAY University of Central Arkansas sophomore wide receiver Derek Owens of Russellville has earned a scholarship heading into the 2010 season, according to head coach Clint Conque.
Sports roundup
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:31:24 -0700
JONESBORO The Arkansas State football team took the field Saturday morning in shorts and shoulder pads to cover a variety of material such as team, individual, inside and group drills and passing skeletons, but concluded its workout in shorts and helmets as the Red Wolves simulated various situations that could occur during a game.
McDaniel believes consolidation law a right law
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:47:27 -0700
HARRISBURG Arkansas attorney general says while he supports the people of the former Weiner School District, he believes the law forcing its consolidation is a right law.
Manhunt Ends With Arrests
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:47:03 -0700
A man who fled from authorities in Washington County was arrested in Crawford County Wednesday along with his companion.
Dog Dumped on Highway, Hit by 2 Cars; Man Arrested in Arkansas
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:11:02 -0700
Faulkner County authorities say they've arrested a Little Rock man after a car stopped in the middle of U.S. 65 in Greenbrier and a dog was dumped out into the...
Arkansas Man Dumps Dog on Interstate
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:33:01 -0700
Faulkner County authorities say they've arrested a Little Rock man after a car stopped in the middle of U.S. 65 in Greenbrier and a dog was dumped out into the middle of traffic on the five-lane highway.
CPD, FSCO receive grant money
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:22:13 -0700
The Conway Police Department and Faulkner County Sheriffs Office will now be able to purchase some much-needed items thanks to a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
$1.4 million to help local law enforcement
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:52:37 -0700
A total of 35 law enforcement agencies in Arkansas will split $1.4 million in U.S. Department of Justice grants to purchase vehicles and equipment for police departments and sheriffs offices, members of Arkansas' delegation announced.
Update: Arkansas law enforcement agencies awarded $1.4M grant
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:44:01 -0700
Little Rock police say they'll be able to do their jobs better with the help of a federal grant.
Accused soldier shooter gets Feb 23 trial date
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:25:40 -0700
A judge set a February 23 court date for the man accused of killing a soldier and wounding another outside an Army recruiting office in Little Rock.
Man dead after fight
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:52:22 -0700
A Conway man died after an apparent physical altercation early Friday morning. Ted Caleb Waldbuesser, 23, of Conway was pronounced dead at Conway Regional Medical Center following an altercation with 23-year-old David Buchholz of Morrilton.
Officer adds hall of fame to honors
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:12:13 -0700
The list of honors for a veteran police officer from Shirley keeps growing. Conway Police Officer Billy Fosko has been named to the Police and Firemens Insurance Association Heroes Hall of Fame. The honor was announced in July.
Former United Way director pleads guilty to forgery, fraud charges
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:52:12 -0700
CONWAY Former United Way of Central Arkansas Director Samantha Huseas-Pierce pleaded guilty today to charges of forgery and fraudulent use of a credit card, stemming from unauthorized expenditures during her time as director.
Agreement with AG alters Topix policies
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:11:42 -0700
Topix.com, a popular website forum, will have to make several changes to its policies after reaching an agreement with Attorney General Jack Conway, and the attorneys general of 30 other states and three United States territories. The agreement requires Topix to drop a $19.99 fee, among several other stipulations. This fee was charged to customers who wanted review of abusive or inappropriate ...
Topix.com agreement stops pay-to-police policy
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:03:59 -0700
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway led the effort to stop abuses by Topix.com and Monday, along with 34 attorneys general who signed on to support his efforts, announced that an agreement has be...
CHS golfers dominate honors at Wampus Cat Invitational
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:25:33 -0700
Conway High opened its golf season Monday with a clean sweep in the Wampus Cat Invitational at Conway Country Club. The Wampus Cats and Lady Cats claimed team titles, while the Conway teams had medalists in both boys and girls divisions.
Police beat (9/3/10)
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:37:13 -0700
Among reports recently released by the Conway Police Department:
Greenbrier Man Arrested on Drug Charges after Alleged Public Outburst
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:33:33 -0700
A Greenbrier man is jailed in Van Buren County on drug charges after his alleged shouting alerted authorities at a campground. Timothy Levi Lyons was arrested in the Choctaw Recreation Area on Friday for being in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.