http://www.fox16.com/news/state/ FOX16 State News en-us Copyright 2009 Newport Television LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:01 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:52:35 GMT State News http://www.fox16.com/sites/klrt/images/fox16logo.jpg http://www.fox16.com/news/state/ 100 96 15 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Ark-lawmaker-suggests-legalizing-marijuana/iB4PlgBEt06ydBTCzHj9hg.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Ark-lawmaker-suggests-legalizing-marijuana/iB4PlgBEt06ydBTCzHj9hg.cspx?rss=316 A state senator says that legalizing or lessening criminal penalties for marijuana may be one way to curb overcrowding in Arkansas' prisons. State News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:05 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Pine-Bluff-probation-office-set-aflame/WwZ4dSn57UiOjSwX3PZHsg.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Pine-Bluff-probation-office-set-aflame/WwZ4dSn57UiOjSwX3PZHsg.cspx?rss=316 Authorities are investigating an apparent arson at a probation office in Pine Bluff. State News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:23 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Convicted-murderer-to-be-sentenced-on-gun-charge/K64llZ9B-UiQsx0ls9cmeA.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Convicted-murderer-to-be-sentenced-on-gun-charge/K64llZ9B-UiQsx0ls9cmeA.cspx?rss=316 A 33-year-old Pine Bluff man already convicted of first-degree murder in his niece's death now faces more prison time after being convicted on federal gun charges. State News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:22 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Ark-prosecutor-wants-investigation-in-Taser-case/d6rYtoZAp06Z5mpI7Buc5A.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Ark-prosecutor-wants-investigation-in-Taser-case/d6rYtoZAp06Z5mpI7Buc5A.cspx?rss=316 A prosecutor wants Arkansas State Police to open a criminal investigation after an Ozark police officer used a Taser on a 10-year-old girl. State News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:53 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Ark-appeals-court-upholds-seizing-Alamo-children/Vmg_fx72506AEmIoiV4uow.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Ark-appeals-court-upholds-seizing-Alamo-children/Vmg_fx72506AEmIoiV4uow.cspx?rss=316 The Arkansas Court of Appeals has ruled that state child-welfare officials properly seized children from the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries after a police raid. State News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:28:29 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Son-arrested-in-connection-with-missing-women/sJdZneehSEmPQjB6kwHUaQ.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Son-arrested-in-connection-with-missing-women/sJdZneehSEmPQjB6kwHUaQ.cspx?rss=316 A Garfield man has been arrested for hindering apprehension or prosecution in the disappearance of his mother and grandmother. State News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:19:50 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/UCA-financial-problems-blamed-on-cash-outlay/OBHGXM1WsEOgRNcm1-UkiA.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/UCA-financial-problems-blamed-on-cash-outlay/OBHGXM1WsEOgRNcm1-UkiA.cspx?rss=316 A report from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education says financial problems at the University of Central Arkansas are due to unfunded capital projects under former President Lu Hardin. State News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:19:18 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Former-police-chief-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-abuse/t_812MZgK0Ob6zvhgbWxLQ.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Former-police-chief-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-abuse/t_812MZgK0Ob6zvhgbWxLQ.cspx?rss=316 A former Shannon Hills police chief who was appealing his first-degree sexual assault conviction has pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault in the case. State News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:18:49 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Ark-AG-to-ask-for-rehearing-in-Lonoke-chief-case/Tm3brA1yWU2v2qRet987rA.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Ark-AG-to-ask-for-rehearing-in-Lonoke-chief-case/Tm3brA1yWU2v2qRet987rA.cspx?rss=316 The Lonoke County prosecutor's office says lawyers for the state will ask the state Supreme Court to reconsider its decision overturning the corruption conviction of former Lonoke police chief Ronald... State News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:33:50 GMT http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Land-where-pot-was-grown-to-be-sold-at-auction/DNz4_bK0b0mdrHE1zVxi4w.cspx?rss=316 http://www.fox16.com:80/news/state/story/Land-where-pot-was-grown-to-be-sold-at-auction/DNz4_bK0b0mdrHE1zVxi4w.cspx?rss=316 Saline County authorities are planning an auction to sell 25 acres of what's called a former marijuana operation. State News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:20 GMT