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Beebe defends private option at SGA 4d Group submits petitions to expand alcohol sales 5d Medical marijuana item certified for 2016 ballot 5d 2 Arkansas senators seek to abolish lieutenant… 6d Gay couples oppose delaying Arkansas lawsuit 7d Governor candidates talk jobs at Pine Bluff event 7d Dustin McDaniel to participate in United Nations… 8d Local Weather Little Rock, AR 7 PM 88 ° 1 AM 79 ° 7 AM 76 ° 1 PM 91 ° More Weather presented by Headlines Updated 5:16 p.m. CDT Grid List Local Bill Clinton to headline Arkansas Democrats event Bill Clinton to headline Arkansas Democrats event Former President Bill Clinton is headed back to Arkansas to raise money for the state... Former President Bill Clinton is headed back to Arkansas to raise money for the state Democratic Party. Local 1 week, 1 day ago Associated Press Local ACLU asks court to uphold Arkansas voter ID ruling ACLU asks court to uphold Arkansas voter ID ruling The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas is asking the state's highest court to... The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas is asking the state's highest court to uphold a judge's ruling that Arkansas' new voter identification law is unconstitutional. Local 1 week, 2 days ago Associated Press Jacksonville Meeting to be held for proposed Jacksonville School plan Meeting to be held for proposed Jacksonville School plan The Jacksonville-North Pulaski Education Corps, hoping to create a new school district in... The Jacksonville-North Pulaski Education Corps, hoping to create a new school district in Jacksonville, formally begins their campaign Monday. Jacksonville 1 week, 2 days ago THV 11 Staff Local Lawsuit challenges beer, wine sales proposal Lawsuit challenges beer, wine sales proposal Two Texarkana, Arkansas, liquor store owners are challenging a proposal to allow the sale... Two Texarkana, Arkansas, liquor store owners are challenging a proposal to allow the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption in Texarkana, Texas. Local 1 week, 3 days ago Associated Press Local Jindal, Huckabee to speak at Iowa Christian conference Jindal, Huckabee to speak at Iowa Christian conference Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee are speaking... Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee are speaking to a Christian conservative gathering in Iowa on Saturday Local 1 week, 4 days ago Associated Press Little Rock Sen. Boozman visits Little Rock VA Hospital, says more work needs to… Sen. Boozman visits Little Rock VA Hospital, says more work needs to… US Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, stopped in central Arkansas Friday to visit the VA... US Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, stopped in central Arkansas Friday to visit the VA Hospital in Little Rock. Little Rock 1 week, 4 days ago THV 11 Staff Little Rock State: No recusal needed in gay marriage case State: No recusal needed in gay marriage case Arkansas officials say a resolution passed by the Legislature and suggestions to allow... Arkansas officials say a resolution passed by the Legislature and suggestions to allow recall of judges aren't enough of a reason for Arkansas Supreme Court justices to recuse themselves from the case challenging the state's gay marriage ban. Little Rock 1 week, 6 days ago Associated Press Little Rock Hutchinson vows to fight EPA on clean air rules Hutchinson vows to fight EPA on clean air rules Republican gubernatorial nominee Asa Hutchinson is vowing to join a lawsuit challenging... Republican gubernatorial nominee Asa Hutchinson is vowing to join a lawsuit challenging the federal's government's proposed rules for power-plant pollution that are aimed at reducing global warming. Little Rock 2 weeks, 2 days ago Associated Press Little Rock Couples ask justices to recuse in marriage case Couples ask justices to recuse in marriage case Same-sex couples challenging Arkansas' gay marriage ban are asking any state Supreme... Same-sex couples challenging Arkansas' gay marriage ban are asking any state Supreme Court justices who plan on seeking re-election to recuse from the case, arguing a legislative resolution supporting the prohibition could sway their opinion. Little Rock 2 weeks, 2 days ago Associated Press Local Communities looking to raise minimum wage Communities looking to raise minimum wage With the fall campaign approaching, Democrats and local community members are hoping to... With the fall campaign approaching, Democrats and local community members are hoping to build income inequality into an issue. Local 2 weeks, 2 days ago Daniel Grossman Little Rock Arkansas delegation supports House immigration bill Arkansas delegation supports House immigration bill All four members of the Arkansas U.S. House delegation voted for a Republican-backed bill... All four members of the Arkansas U.S. House delegation voted for a Republican-backed bill to address the crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border by sending migrant youths back home without hearings and to shut off a program granting work permits to immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally when they were children. Little Rock 2 weeks, 3 days ago Associated Press Local Arkansas details changes to Medicaid expansion Arkansas details changes to Medicaid expansion Arkansas is proposing requiring many participants in the state's compromise Medicaid... Arkansas is proposing requiring many participants in the state's compromise Medicaid expansion contribute monthly to health savings accounts and new limits on transportation for non-emergency services. Local 2 weeks, 5 days ago Associated Press Little Rock Beebe: No special election for state Senate seat Beebe: No special election for state Senate seat Gov. Mike Beebe's office says he won't call a special election to fill the state Senate... Gov. Mike Beebe's office says he won't call a special election to fill the state Senate seat vacated by a lawmaker who is taking a job lobbying for the University of Arkansas system. Little Rock 2 weeks, 6 days ago Associated Press Local AG's office asks judge to keep marriage ban in place AG's office asks judge to keep marriage ban in place Arkansas officials are asking a federal judge to reject an effort to strike down the... Arkansas officials are asking a federal judge to reject an effort to strike down the state's gay marriage ban, arguing the prohibition is constitutional and serves a legitimate state interest. Local 3 weeks ago Associated Press Local Attorneys say law OKs polling city directors Attorneys say law OKs polling city directors Attorneys say Fort Smith city officials didn't violate the state's Freedom of Information... Attorneys say Fort Smith city officials didn't violate the state's Freedom of Information Act by individually polling board members. Local 3 weeks ago Associated Press Local Gov. Chris Christie making stop in Arkansas Gov. Chris Christie making stop in Arkansas New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be swinging through the south as part of another... New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be swinging through the south as part of another jam-packed month of travel boosting Republican candidates. Local 3 weeks, 1 day ago Associated Press Politics Arkansas governor candidates invited to radio debate Arkansas governor candidates invited to radio debate KABF 88.3 FM bills itself as the Voice of the People and is living up that title by... KABF 88.3 FM bills itself as the Voice of the People and is living up that title by inviting all four gubernatorial candidates for a live radio debate in which callers can ask questions on Saturday, September 6. Politics 3 weeks, 1 day ago THV 11 Staff Local Election ordinance voided in Bald Knob Election ordinance voided in Bald Knob An Arkansas city's failure to advertise an ordinance twice in a newspaper has given... An Arkansas city's failure to advertise an ordinance twice in a newspaper has given another opportunity for residents to run for office as independent candidates. Local 3 weeks, 2 days ago Associated Press Local Lawmakers join volunteers to pack meals Lawmakers join volunteers to pack meals On Sunday, Little Rock members of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) took time... On Sunday, Little Rock members of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) took time from their meetings to pack meals for the hungry, and the lawmakers were not the only ones helping out. Local 3 weeks, 2 days ago THV 11 Staff Local Cotton announces veterans group support in race Cotton announces veterans group support in race Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton has announced the formation of a group of military... Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton has announced the formation of a group of military veterans who support him in his race for the U.S. Senate against Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor. Local 3 weeks, 3 days ago Associated Press Little Rock Arkansas continues defending 12-week abortion ban Arkansas continues defending 12-week abortion ban Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is continuing to defend the state's 12-week... Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is continuing to defend the state's 12-week abortion ban to a federal appeals court, arguing the state has a legitimate interest in barring the procedure at that point in a woman's pregnancy. Little Rock 3 weeks, 6 days ago Associated Press Little Rock Group asks state to block alcohol measure Group asks state to block alcohol measure A group opposed to a proposal expanding alcohol sales in Arkansas is asking the secretary... A group opposed to a proposal expanding alcohol sales in Arkansas is asking the secretary of state to not certify the measure for the November ballot, claiming it missed a deadline to submit petitions. Little Rock 4 weeks, 1 day ago Associated Press Local Arkansas bikers join nationwide immigration protest Arkansas bikers join nationwide immigration protest The debate over recent waves of Central American immigrant children reached the Arkansas... The debate over recent waves of Central American immigrant children reached the Arkansas Capitol Saturday. Local 1 month ago THV 11 Staff Local Arkansas GOP opposes term limits, ethics measure Arkansas GOP opposes term limits, ethics measure Arkansas Republicans have voted to oppose a ballot measure that would loosen the state's... Arkansas Republicans have voted to oppose a ballot measure that would loosen the state's term limits and tighten state ethics laws. Local 1 month ago Associated Press Local Christie, Romney to stump for Hutchinson Christie, Romney to stump for Hutchinson Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson is enlisting the help of former... Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson is enlisting the help of former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie next month. Local 1 month ago Associated Press Local Republicans tout anti-tax message at convention Republicans tout anti-tax message at convention Arkansas Republicans are touting a tax-cutting, anti-regulation message and expressing... Arkansas Republicans are touting a tax-cutting, anti-regulation message and expressing confidence they'll complete a takeover of the state's top offices as they meet for their annual convention. Local 1 month ago ANDREW DeMILLO Nation Gay marriage legal challenges: Where things stand Gay marriage legal challenges: Where things stand State same-sex marriage bans have been falling around the country since June 2013, when... State same-sex marriage bans have been falling around the country since June 2013, when the nation's highest court ordered the federal government to recognize state-sanctioned gay marriages. Nation 1 month ago BRADY McCOMBS Show More News Follow Us Follow THV11.com: X X X X X Producer's Picks Must See: Local musician covers THV11's theme song in a unique way Thursday Night Football on THV11 Local Weather Little Rock, AR presented by 7 PM 88 ° 1 AM 79 ° 7 AM 76 ° 1 PM 91 ° More Weather Right Now About Us Contact Us Reporters Index Help Connect With Us FCC Online Public Inspection File • EEO Public File Report Home Weather Closings Streaming Radar Weather Nation Weathercams Weather 101 Severe Weather Guide Local Business Brighter Side Crime Education Health & Medicine What's Trending More... Politics Military Nation Now Traffic Gas Prices Sports Hog Zone High School Sports Arkansas Travelers College Golf MLB More... 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