KLAZ News

New Director of the Arkansas School for Mathematics

News Room — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:28:59 +0000

University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt has selected a Kentucky academic leader as the new director of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts.Corey Alderdice is assistant director for admissions and public relations at the Gatton Academy of Mathematics.

Insurance Agent Found Guilty

News Room — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:28:21 +0000

A local insurance agent was found guilty of insurance fraud and theft Wednesday evening after a two-day trial in Garland County Circuit Court and fined $40,000.Tracy Eugene White, 51, owner of White Insurance Agency, located at 814 Higdon Ferry Road, was found guilty of two counts of theft of property as well as other charges.

Suspect Sought

News Room — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:27:30 +0000

The Benton Police Department (BPD) has identified an aggravated assault suspect but needs help finding him. Kenneth Wayne Janski, 43, is wanted for an incident that happened at a home in the city on Mother’s Day. The BPD says the victim is a female acquaintance of Janski’s, but did not say exactly what happened to her. Janski is believed to be in Central Arkansas area, specifically Hot Springs or Cabot. Anyone with information about where to find Janski is urged to call Benton Police at (501) 778‑1171 or (501) 315-TIPS.

Coalition to Preserve Arkansas Values Opposes Pot

News Room — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:42:23 +0000

The Coalition to Preserve Arkansas Values said it also opposes a proposed initiated act to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes in the state. The coalition is comprised of the Arkansas Family Coalition, Families First Action Committee, Family Council Action Committee and the Arkansas Committee for Ethics Policy, a companion organization to the Arkansas Faith and Ethics Council.

Occupiers Arrested

News Room — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:41:43 +0000

Police arrested four members of Occupy Little Rock as the city evicted the group from its protest site in downtown Little Rock yesterday. Officers made the arrests shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday — nearly seven hours after the group’s permit expired.

Q. Byrum Hurst Resolves Lien

News Room — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:40:30 +0000

A spokesman for 4th Congressional District candidate Q. Byrum Hurst says that Hurst has resolved $25,550 in state liens filed against him and is working to resolve a $32,730 federal lien stemming from unpaid income taxes.However, the state liens still show up in Department of Finance and Administration.

Nicer Letter to be Sent to Beebe

News Room — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:39:44 +0000

Garland County Environmental Services Director Paul Thompson said Wednesday a “less volatile” letter criticizing the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality’s interpretation of regulations pertaining the Cedar Glades Landfill will be sent to Gov. Mike Beebe.

VFW observance of Memorial Day

News Room — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:51:20 +0000

In keeping with traditional VFW observance of Memorial Day, “Buddy Poppies” will be distributed on May 22–23 at the Village Walmart on Highway 7 and on May 25–26 at both Cranford stores and at the east, west and Danville Road gates, and at other intermediate sites.

Cedar Glades Landfill

News Room — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:50:47 +0000

The Garland County Quorum Court has approved and sent to Gov. Mike Beebe a resolution condemning the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality’s “new and excessive interpretation” of Class 4 landfill regulations affecting the construction of the Cedar Glades Landfill

Hot Springs Metro Partnership

News Room — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:50:25 +0000

Representatives of Hot Springs Metro Partnership, The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Visit Hot Springs will travel to Japan in September in an effort to develop business and tourism opportunities.Hot Springs was one of only seven U.S. cities selected by Sister Cities International to represented.