Whether negative advertising actually persuades voters]]> He will face the winner of a Democratic run-off next month, between House Speaker Robbie Wills and State Senator Joyce Elliot.

Many picked Wills as the favorite in that race going in, but Elliott says she isn't surprised by the results.

"It was a great evening for us because we worked so hard to get]]> "I am going to continue to fight and go back to Washington and fight on your behalf," says Senator Blanche Lincoln following election results.

Clear and promising words from Lincoln as the vote tally came down Tuesday evening.

Bill Halter, whom many critics say couldn't hold Lincoln under 50 percent indeed did, matching the incumbent with 43 percent of the]]> Riverfest is Arkansas' largest and most popular music, arts and food festival.

New attractions for Riverfest 2010 include Riverfest Rock-N-Stroll 5K Fun Run/Walk, hot air balloon races and “balloon glows” and Accelerate Your Life Experience (AYLE) Navy flight and the World Famous Frisbee Dogs. The KidsZone in the middle of the]]>

The free event will kick off with the arrival of the Easter Bunny on a fire truck, and the Easter egg hunt on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center. The outdoor festival with food, craft activities, a petting zoo, pony rides and entertainment will follow the egg hunt for children of all ages.

“Each year on the day after Easter, the]]>

Here in Arkansas, families are slowly getting in contact with relatives in Chile.

The destruction following Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake is sending shock waves around the world, including Arkansas.

The Villegas family has lived in Little Rock for five years and says it's hard to get a handle on the extent of]]>

“LANTERNS! takes visitors for a mystical stroll along paved pathways lit by fire pits and luminaries into Wildwood’s winter woodlands to visit eight cultures around the globe including: Shakespearean England, Venice, Asia, Morocco, Egypt, old Americana, Mexico and even]]>

On Wednesday, lawmakers on the Lottery Oversight Commission discussed the last details of the bill, including a change that will allow more people to qualify.

Lawmakers have until the end of this current fiscal session to finalize the lottery scholarship amounts. They've pretty much agreed on the amounts. Now it's about cleaning-up the language, changes and have course, the vote.

Dozens of]]>

They've teamed up for "Operation Medicine Cabinet" the first one-day event of its kind in the city to eliminate the abuse of prescription drugs. They want to get any and all medicine you're not using, out of our home so they' don't end up in someone else's hands.

They're becoming the drug of choice for teens, a]]>

“Our students have the chance to learn so much through their participation in this program,” said Kelly Terry, assistant professor and director of Pro Bono Opportunities. “They will receive training in basic immigration law, which is a growing practice field, as well as have the opportunity]]>

Yes, pictures of domestic abuse can be hard to look at. They're a dark image into the lives of so many women.

Silva-Nash says, "If you make the right phone calls. If you get involved, you'll get something done."

Every day,]]>

The event started in the morning with a free Health Fair opened to the public.

Among the services offered was the H1N1 vaccine free to children and pregnant woman, health screenings like blood pressure, medical and community information provided by the Arkansas Department of]]> Families in Northwest Arkansas lined up for hours for a chance to get a Mexican passport and ID card known as a Matricula Consular.

Luz Garcia of Rogers says. "It's important; we don't have any other identification other than the matricula or the passport."

Garcia says without an ID she]]>

Dr. Paul Halverson, ADH director and state health officer, said, “It has been shown that]]>

The commission approved a request for proposals that set Oct. 29 for selling instant-win, scratch-off tickets.

The commission also approved another request for proposals that sets Dec. 14 as the deadline for selling other types of lottery tickets.

Under the calls for bids issued]]>

Today were highlighting a program with AARP. The foundation has a broad array of services to help older workers find more meaningful employment.

Eighty-four-year-old Opal Cheek is hard at work at the AARP offices in Little Rock catching up on computer work.

It's one]]>

Born 2-years ago Anastasia “Anna” Garcia completed the Garcia family. Her mom Shannon Garcia says, "She was the best two-years of my life she followed me around everywhere she was my best friend I was with her all the time. She did everything I did."

Shannon says Anna was born with a]]>

Two Little Rock Catholic High school seniors are going to seminary.

These seniors say they've prayed about this for a long time and it's their calling.

Stephen Elser and his best friend Joseph de Orbegozo won't be following most of their classmates after graduation.

"It's a long eight]]> Riverfest is Arkansas' largest and most popular music, arts and food festival.

Stages will be placed on both sides of the river.

Entertainers this year include, Willie Nelsom, the B-52, Heart, 3 Doors Down, Hinder, Little River Band Heads of State and American Princess.

The grand finale will be again the]]>

Ana Hart (758), State Director; Alejandro Aviles (761), State Deputy Director; Ben Acuapa (750), Treasurer, Ana Aguayo (761), Deputy Director for Women; Rafael Garcia (761), Deputy Director for Young Adults;]]>

Originally from Durango, Mexico, and raised by a single mother and her grandmother, Francennett moved with her family to the United States at the]]>

Now as a senior, he is graduating at the top of his class. Monday, he toured Hendrix College, where he has been offered at least $60,000 thousand in scholarships, according to his high school counselor, Marshall Slayden.

Ruiz came from Michoacan, Mexico five years ago.

His first language is]]>

Now Cuban Americans with family in Cuba can have unlimited access to the country from the U.S.

This is a huge deal for many of the more than 1.5 million Americans who the U.S. estimates have relatives in Cuba. Not only can these people now go visit their home, but also they can send money to family members without violating the U.S.'s long-standing]]>

Just two weeks short, the House and Senate committees advanced legislation that will create an Arkansas lottery.

The House and Senate approved their own versions of the bill.

Companion bills establishing a Scholarship Lottery for higher education passed 99-0 in the House and 35-0 in the Senate.

After the Senate]]> One of the most exciting highlights will be the celebration of the 1st Annual ‘HISPANIC CARNAVAL AT THE ZOO” on Saturday, March 28 presented by ¡Hola! Arkansas.

“We are very excited to introduce yet another family event with a Latin flare to the Arkansas families. The Civitan Amphitheater stage will offer performances of the “Laurita Castillo Mexican Folklore”]]>

Chenal Elementary, who houses 426 students, celebrated world cultures with each grade adopting one country during that day.

Kindergarten celebrated Australia; 1st grade celebrated China; 2nd]]>

Vida Hardaway has been smoking for 20 years. Her addiction is not cheap. She pays $4 a pack.

"The better the quality of cigarettes, the more expensive it is to purchase it," says Hardaway.

Soon it will be 56 cents more expensive.

"I think 50 cents is a lot at once," says Hardaway.

The Arkansas Senate and House]]>

The event will showcased opportunities between Arkansas and Mexico, as well as valuable information and contacts for businesses and organizations interested in trade with Mexico.

Featured speakers will include Herbert Morales, Latin American Trade at the Arkansas World Trade Center; Jaime Maussan, Trade Commissioner of Mexico with ProMexico, and]]>

House Bill 1119, by Rep. Allen Kerr of Little Rock, prohibits drivers under 18 from using a cell phone and requires drivers who are 18 to 20 to use only hands-free cell phone devices.

A first offense would attract a warning, while a second and subsequent violations would bring a fine of up to $50.

House Bill 1013, by Rep. Ray Kidd of Jonesboro,]]> Rock will host med.ed.expo on Saturday, February 7 to share information about opportunities in healthcare education.

The expo will take place 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Pulaski Technical College’s Campus Center Grand Hall on the main campus, 3000 West Scenic Drive in North Little Rock.

Representatives from PTC’s Allied Health and Human Services Division and Baptist Health Schools Little]]>

The bill is called "The Arkansas Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act." It would make it a felony to conceal, harbor or shelter from detection an illegal immigrant.

HB1093 mirrors legislation]]>

Last year more than 200,000 salon positions went unfilled and that's why in these tough economic times folks of all ages are turning to beauty school. In just 11-months you can become an accredited cosmetologist.

Since the Paul Mitchell school opened in North Little Rock]]>

“In 2008, the board of directors of Butterfly decided to begin work on a project to provide assistance to the recent immigrant Hispanic population in North Little Rock,” said Mary Hoey project director. The project was called, Nueva Esperanza or New Hope.

Hoey has initiated]]>

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that in the next two years it will open 31 new clinics in 16 states. Arkansas is in line to be home to three new outpatient clinics for veterans.

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) has about 52,000 veterans enrolled for care and last fiscal year they had]]>

The rhythms of Hispanic cultures around the world will come alive on stage in a dazzling dance spectacle at the UALR Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is free and the public in invited to attend.

The Ballet Hispanico will repeat it’s acclaimed show. Arkansans can enjoy the beat of tangos, classic Latin dance]]>