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Student’s murder trial wrapping up
Posted: November 21, 2009 6:07 a.m.An American student accused of fatally stabbing her British roommate in Italy had a growing hatred for the victim and killed her in retaliation during a drug-fueled sex game, a prosecutor contended Friday in closing arguments at her murder trial.
Man who killed intruder given 2 years for guns
Felon shot at teen in his yard
Posted: November 21, 2009 6:05 a.m.A Sherwood man who shot and killed an intruder in his yard two years ago, saying he only meant to scare away potential thieves, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison for a related charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Lawyer seeks deal to return fugitive
Posted: November 21, 2009 6:05 a.m.An attorney for Wayne Watkins is negotiating with law enforcement officials for the fugitive developer to return to Sharp County to face a felony theft charge and possible jail time. Watkins has been living in Mexico.
Septic-tank owners cut off in Jonesboro
Utility says waste a threat to permit
Posted: November 21, 2009 6:04 a.m.Stricter environmental regulations have led Jonesboro City Water and Light to discontinue treating thousands of residents’ septic-tank waste, leaving homeowners with nowhere to dispose of sewage.
Northwest Personal Space
Tom Galyon
Posted: November 21, 2009 6 a.m.Rogers Convention Visitor Bureau chief Tom Galyon loves to spend time in his enclosed, backyard garden.
Fraternity grounded from activities at UA
No social events for it, others through fall
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:57 a.m.The University of Arkansas this week suspended most fraternities’ social activities for the fall semester after a student attending a frat party was hospitalized with alcohol poisoning and the group’s headquarters began a hazing investigation.
LR’s St. Vincent Infirmary to add neurosurgery institute
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:53 a.m.St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock is adding a neurosurgery institute.
Powell’s 29 help Hogs avoid upset
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:52 a.m.Bears in unfamiliar role of spoiler
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:52 a.m.Central Arkansas won’t be playing McNeese State for the Southland Conference title, but the Bears could play kingmaker when the teams meet today at 6 p.m. at Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles, La.
ASU needs reversal of fortune
Steve Roberts
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:51 a.m.Arkansas State would have its work cut out for it against Middle Tennessee today even if the teams were playing in Jonesboro.
Plenty on line for Vols, Commodores
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:51 a.m.Vanderbilt Coach Bobby Johnson is looking for a happy end to a dreadful season.
UGA, UK looking for boost
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:51 a.m.There will be a wreath placed over Uga VII’s empty doghouse when Kentucky visits Georgia tonight.
Nebraska, K-State meet for Big 12 North title
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:50 a.m.The North Division representative in the Big 12 Championship Game will be decided in a back-to-the-future matchup tonight.
Stanford wants to get last laugh on Pac-10
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:50 a.m.When Toby Gerhart arrived at Stanford in 2006 there was more talk about whether the Cardinal should field a major college football team than about the farfetched possibility of going to the Rose Bowl.
McCoy eyes NCAA victories mark
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:49 a.m.When Colt McCoy started his first game at Texas in 2006, the second pass of his career was a sign of things to come: A 60-yard touchdown in a rout of North Texas.
Red Raiders trying to forget the past
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:48 a.m.Mike Leach wants his Texas Tech team to leave behind last year’s loss at Oklahoma when the Red Raiders play the Sooners today.
In the lane
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:48 a.m.Arkansas freshman point guard Julysses Nobles continues to impress with his ball-handling and stamina.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: ‘Controlled chaos’ works for Vols
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:46 a.m.Scotty Hopson scored 25 points to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a 105-66 rout of East Carolina in the opening round of the Paradise Jam on Friday.
STATE COLLEGE WOMEN: Ole Miss’ Thomas tough on UAPB
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:45 a.m.Arkansas-Pine Bluff couldn’t keep up with the three-point shooting of All-SEC guard Bianca Thomas and Ole Miss on Friday in a 98-56 loss at Tad Smith Coliseum.