Judges dismiss lawsuit challenging new US House map in Arkansas
May 25, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Arkansas' 2021 U.S.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group of voters and a coalition of religious leaders asked a federal court on Tuesday to strike down Arkansas' 2021 U.S.
Little Rock School District extends school day
May 20, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Little Rock School District has voted to extend the school day beginning in the fall for the 2023-24 school year.
The Little Rock School Board's 9-0 decision Thursday means elementary students will start earlier and end later while middle and high school students' day will end later, officials said.
Former Arkansas legislator, attorney Herb Rule dies at 87
April 5, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family and friends will gather next week to remember Little Rock attorney Herbert C. Rule III, a former state legislator, one-time candidate for U.S. Congress and leader on the Little Rock School Board.
Little Rock Police: 2 dead, 5 wounded in late-night shooting
March 28, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Police in Little Rock, Arkansas say gunfire erupted as a crowd of people gathered along a commercial boulevard southwest of downtown known for “caravanning,” or large processions of drivers cruising on city streets.
Court: 2020 sales tax can fund Little Rock highway project
March 16, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A half-cent sales tax for highways that voters approved in 2020 isn't limited to funding four-lane roads, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday, clearing the way for the tax to help fund an interstate project in the downtown Little Rock area.
Arkansas Senate advances bill banning affirmative action
March 9, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Thursday narrowly approved legislation aimed at ending affirmative action by state and local agencies, despite warnings that the move would threaten a host of programs ranging from health initiatives to support for historically Black colleges.
Tenn Tech women top Little Rock 54-46 for 11th NCAA berth
March 4, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Kiera Hill had 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for her first double-double of the season to lead Tennessee Tech to its 11th NCAA Tournament and first since 2000 with a 54-46 win over top-seeded Little Rock in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship game on Saturday.
Caldwell lifts Lindenwood past Little Rock 97-96 in OT
February 26, 2023 GMTSAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Kevin Caldwell Jr. knocked down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to earn Lindenwood a 97-96 overtime win over Arkansas-Little Rock Saturday to send the Lions into the Ohio Valley Conference tournament as the No.
Childs and Lindenwood host Little Rock
February 25, 2023 GMTLittle Rock Trojans (10-20, 6-11 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (10-20, 5-12 OVC)
Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lindenwood -1; over/under is 148.5
Little Rock visits Childs and Lindenwood
February 24, 2023 GMTLittle Rock Trojans (10-20, 6-11 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (10-20, 5-12 OVC)
Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Lindenwood hosts the Little Rock Trojans after Chris Childs scored 25 points in Lindenwood's 105-102 overtime win over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
Lindenwood edges Southeast Missouri State 105-102 in 2OT
February 24, 2023 GMTSAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Chris Childs scored 25 points and Lindenwood held off Southeast Missouri State 105-102 in double overtime on Thursday night.
Childs shot 6 of 12 from the field and 11 for 12 from the free-throw line for the Lions (10-20, 5-12 Ohio Valley Conference).
White scores 19, Little Rock beats SIU-Edwardsville 79-74
February 24, 2023 GMTEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — CJ White had 19 points in Little Rock's 79-74 win over SIU-Edwardsville on Thursday night.
White was 8 of 12 shooting (2 for 5 from distance) for the Trojans (10-20, 6-11 Ohio Valley Conference).
Investigation begins into Arkansas plane crash that killed 5
February 23, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Federal investigators headed to Arkansas Thursday to determine the cause of a small plane crash that killed five employees of an environmental consulting firm.
5 die in small airplane crash in Little Rock
February 22, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Five employees of an environmental consulting firm died when a small airplane they were traveling in crashed outside an industrial area of Little Rock on Wednesday shortly after the plane took off, authorities said.
Arkansas officer involved in violent arrest back on the job
February 21, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas law enforcement officer who held down a man while two others beat him during an arrest recorded on video is back on the job after he did not face any criminal charges.
Supreme Court won’t upset Arkansas anti-Israel boycott law
February 21, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to step into a legal fight over state laws that require contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel.
Dillard’s: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 21, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Dillard's Inc. (DDS) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $289.2 million.
The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $16.89 per share.
Smith’s 20 lead Little Rock past Eastern Illinois in OT
February 19, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — D.J. Smith had 20 points in Little Rock's 81-77 overtime victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday night.
Smith had six rebounds for the Trojans (9-20, 5-11 Ohio Valley Conference).
Southern Indiana wins 82-81 over Little Rock
February 17, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Jacob Polakovich scored 27 points as Southern Indiana held off Little Rock 82-81 on Thursday night.
Polakovich also added 10 rebounds for the Screaming Eagles (15-13, 8-7 Ohio Valley Conference).
Court hears Josh Duggar’s appeal of child porn conviction
February 16, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An attorney for Josh Duggar asked a federal appeals court panel on Thursday to reverse the former reality TV star's conviction for downloading child pornography, saying investigators violated his rights by seizing the phone he was using to try to call his lawyer during the search that found the images.
Southern Indiana visits Little Rock after Polakovich’s 23-point showing
February 16, 2023 GMTSouthern Indiana Screaming Eagles (14-13, 7-7 OVC) at Little Rock Trojans (8-19, 4-10 OVC)
Little Rock, Arkansas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Little Rock -1; over/under is 156.5
Polakovich leads Southern Indiana against Little Rock after 23-point performance
February 15, 2023 GMTSouthern Indiana Screaming Eagles (14-13, 7-7 OVC) at Little Rock Trojans (8-19, 4-10 OVC)
Little Rock, Arkansas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Southern Indiana faces the Little Rock Trojans after Jacob Polakovich scored 23 points in Southern Indiana's 74-64 win over the Lindenwood Lions.
Polakovich leads Southern Indiana over Lindenwoood 74-64
February 12, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Jacob Polakovich scored 23 points to lead Southern Indiana to a 74-64 victory over Lindenwood on Saturday night.
Polakovich also grabbed nine rebounds for the Screaming Eagles (14-13, 7-7 Ohio Valley Conference).
Stewart scores 18 as UT Martin defeats Little Rock 84-61
February 12, 2023 GMTMARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Parker Stewart had 18 points in UT Martin's 84-61 victory over Little Rock on Saturday night.
Stewart also had five rebounds for the Skyhawks (16-11, 8-6 Ohio Valley Conference).
Little Rock defeats Morehead State 72-68
February 10, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — CJ White scored 15 points to help Little Rock defeat Morehead State 72-68 on Thursday night.
White added nine rebounds for the Trojans (8-18, 4-9 Ohio Valley Conference).
Arkansas Gov. Sanders slams Biden for ‘woke fantasies’
February 8, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders painted a dystopian portrait of the country in her rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, leaning heavily into Republican culture war issues and accusing Biden of pursuing “woke fantasies.”
Taylor rallies SIU Edwardsville over Little Rock 84-81
February 5, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Ray'Sean Taylor sank a 3-pointer at the buzzer to rally SIU Edwardsville to an 84-81 victory over Little Rock on Saturday.
Damarco Minor made 10 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead the Cougars (16-9, 7-5 Ohio Valley Conference).
Russell leads Southeast Missouri St past Little Rock 99-98
February 3, 2023 GMTCAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Phillip Russell recorded 37 points as Southeast Missouri State beat Little Rock 99-98 on Thursday night.
Russell had 10 assists for the Redhawks (13-11, 8-3 Ohio Valley Conference).
Gordon scores 25, Little Rock defeats Tennessee Tech 91-89
January 29, 2023 GMTCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Deantoni Gordon had 25 points in Little Rock's 91-89 victory over Tennessee Tech on Saturday night.
Gordon added nine rebounds for the Trojans (7-16, 3-7 Ohio Valley Conference).
Russell leads SE Missouri State over Eastern Illinois 79-68
January 29, 2023 GMTCHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Phillip Russell scored 19 points and Southeast Missouri State beat Eastern Illinois 79-68 on Saturday.
Russell added six assists for the Redhawks (12-11, 7-3 Ohio Valley Conference).
Freeman scores 25, Morehead State downs Little Rock 76-72
January 27, 2023 GMTMOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Mark Freeman had 25 points and Morehead State beat Little Rock 76-72 on Thursday night.
Freeman had six assists for the Eagles (13-9, 6-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Drew Thelwell scored 14 points while going 6 of 12 (2 for 4 from distance).
Arkansas school mourns 5 killed in Wyoming interstate crash
January 25, 2023 GMTSINCLAIR, Wyoming (AP) — Five young women killed in a head-on crash on a Wyoming highway were Arkansas high school students and graduates, school officials said Wednesday.
The five were headed home from visiting Jackson Hole Bible College in northwestern Wyoming when they crashed Sunday evening on Interstate 80 in southern Wyoming,
Arkansas officers charged in violent arrest caught on video
January 25, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two former Arkansas law enforcement officers are charged with civil rights violations in the violent arrest of a man outside a convenience store that was caught on video and widely shared on social media, the U.S.
White scores 21, Little Rock defeats Tennessee State 89-77
January 22, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — CJ White scored 21 points and Little Rock beat Tennessee State 89-77 on Saturday.
White had seven rebounds and five assists for the Trojans (6-15, 2-6 Ohio Valley Conference), who snapped a six-game skid.
Gross’ 18 lead Morehead State past Lindenwood 72-63
January 21, 2023 GMTSAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Alex Gross had 18 points in Morehead State's 72-63 victory over Lindenwood on Saturday night.
Gross had six rebounds and four blocks for the Eagles (12-9, 5-3 Ohio Valley Conference).
Sebree’s 21 lead Tennessee Tech over Little Rock 77-75
January 20, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Jaylen Sebree's 21 points helped Tennessee Tech fend off Little Rock 77-75 on Thursday.
Sebree added eight rebounds for the Golden Eagles (9-11, 5-2 Ohio Valley Conference).
Hodges leads Eastern Illinois to 70-63 win over Little Rock
January 14, 2023 GMTCHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Kinyon Hodges had 23 points in Eastern Illinois' 70-63 win over Little Rock on Saturday.
Hodges shot 9 for 17 with two 3-pointers for the Panthers (7-12, 3-3 Ohio Valley Conference).
Lakes scores 22, Southern Indiana beats Little Rock 74-67
January 13, 2023 GMTEVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Trevor Lakes had 22 points in Southern Indiana's 74-67 win over Little Rock on Thursday night.
Lakes also contributed 10 rebounds for the Screaming Eagles (9-9, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference).
Little Rock faces Southern Indiana for conference matchup
January 12, 2023 GMTLittle Rock Trojans (5-12, 1-3 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (8-9, 1-3 OVC)
Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Southern Indiana -7.5; over/under is 154.5
Little Rock takes on Southern Indiana on 3-game slide
January 11, 2023 GMTLittle Rock Trojans (5-12, 1-3 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (8-9, 1-3 OVC)
Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Little Rock is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a victory against Southern Indiana.
Southeast Missouri State takes down Little Rock
January 8, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Dylan Branson had 19 points in Southeast Missouri State's 74-68 win against Little Rock on Saturday night.
Branson shot 7 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free throw line for the Redhawks (7-10, 2-2 Ohio Valley).
Stewart propels UT Martin over SE Missouri State 87-82
January 6, 2023 GMTMARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Parker Stewart had 25 points in UT Martin's 87-82 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday night.
Stewart also contributed five rebounds for the Skyhawks (10-6, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference).
Lindenwood earns 67-62 win against Little Rock
January 5, 2023 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Chris Childs' 23 points helped Lindenwood defeat Little Rock 67-62 on Wednesday night.
Childs had five rebounds for the Lions (7-9, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Keenon Cole scored 21 points while shooting 8 for 10, including 5 for 5 from beyond the arc, and added 11 rebounds.
Lindenwood visits Little Rock following Cole’s 23-point game
January 4, 2023 GMTLindenwood Lions (6-9, 1-1 OVC) at Little Rock Trojans (5-10, 1-1 OVC)
Little Rock, Arkansas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Little Rock -6.5; over/under is 148
Little Rock hosts Lindenwood after Cole’s 23-point game
January 3, 2023 GMTLindenwood Lions (6-9, 1-1 OVC) at Little Rock Trojans (5-10, 1-1 OVC)
Little Rock, Arkansas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Lindenwood takes on the Little Rock Trojans after Keenon Cole scored 23 points in Lindenwood's 82-64 victory over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
Tennessee State knocks off Little Rock 94-69
January 1, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. scored 27 points and added seven rebounds to help Tennessee State defeat Little Rock 94-69 on Saturday night.
Jr. Clay shot 8 for 13, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc to finish with 21 points for the (Tigers 9-6, 1-1 Ohio Valley), while adding eight assists and three steals.
Gardner has 23 in Little Rock’s 88-74 victory over UT Martin
December 30, 2022 GMTNORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Myron Gardner scored 23 points as Little Rock beat UT Martin 88-74 in an Ohio Valley Conference opener on Thursday.
Gardner also contributed 10 rebounds and five assists for the Trojans (5-9).
Flooded court forces Arkansas-Little Rock to relocate games
December 29, 2022 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas-Little Rock's men's and women's basketball doubleheader against Tennessee-Martin on Thursday was moved to another arena after freezing temperatures caused a water coil to rupture, flooding the court at the Jack Stephens Center.
El-Sheikh’s 25 lead Arkansas State over Little Rock 77-75
December 22, 2022 GMTJONESBORO, Ark (AP) — Omar El-Sheikh scored 25 points as Arkansas State beat Little Rock 77-75 on Thursday.
El-Sheikh added 15 rebounds for the Red Wolves (8-5). Terrance Ford Jr. scored 25 points and added five assists as well as making two free throws with 22.9 seconds left for a 76-75 lead.
Gardner scores 17, Little Rock tops Central Arkansas 75-66
December 21, 2022 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Myron Gardner had 17 points in Little Rock's 75-66 win against Central Arkansas on Tuesday night.
Gardner had 13 rebounds and six assists for the Trojans (4-8). Deantoni Gordon scored 12 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field, and added 10 rebounds.
Potter scores 24; Jacksonville St. defeats Little Rock 72-62
December 17, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Skyelar Potter scored 24 points as Jacksonville State beat Little Rock 72-62 on Saturday.
Potter added six rebounds for the Gamecocks (6-5). Juwan Perdue added 11 points while shooting 4 of 5 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line, and he also had seven rebounds.
Jefferson, Smith lead Little Rock over Philander Smith 83-54
December 13, 2022 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Jordan Jefferson totaled 17 points, D.J. Smith scored 16 and Little Rock cruised to an 83-54 victory over Philander Smith on Monday night.
Deantoni Gordon finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Trojans (3-7).
Rutgers names court after former coach C. Vivian Stringer
December 4, 2022 GMTPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers dedicated its court to former coach C. Vivian Stringer on Sunday before the team's game against No. 4 Ohio State.
The 74-year-old won 1,055 games in her 50-year Hall of Fame career before retiring after last season.
LeBron: Media disparity between Jones photo, Irving comments
December 1, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has questions about the disparity of media scrutiny he believes is being applied to a 1957 photo of Jerry Jones and the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
Little Rock knocks off Jackson State 94-91
November 21, 2022 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Myron Gardner’s 23 points helped Little Rock defeat Jackson State 94-91 on Sunday night.
Gardner had nine rebounds for the Trojans (2-3). D.J. Smith added 18 points while shooting 6 of 13 from the field and 6 for 7 from the line, and they also had five assists.
Kayouloud lifts Central Arkansas over Little Rock 82-71
November 15, 2022 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Eddy Kayouloud scored 26 points as Central Arkansas beat Little Rock 82-71 on Monday night.
Kayouloud had four steals for the Bears (2-1). Collin Cooper added 22 points, sinking 6 of 12 from distance, with seven rebounds.
Little Rock turns back NAIA-member Arkansas Baptist 71-60
November 11, 2022 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Nigel John had 16 points, DeAntoni Gordon scored 14 and Myron Gardner added a double-double as Little Rock turned back NAIA-member Arkansas Baptist 71-60 on Thursday.
Gardner finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Trojans (1-1).
45 arrested in drug, weapons investigation in Arkansas
November 9, 2022 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Nearly four dozen people were arrested Wednesday in what federal authorities say was the culmination of three investigations into a drug and firearms operation that stretched from central Arkansas to California and Texas.
Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri
November 9, 2022 GMTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in three other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country.