Acxiom names ex-Microsoft exec. as CEO, president

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, 9:27am

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- The board of directors of Little Rock-based Acxiom has named a former Microsoft executive as the company's president and chief executive officer.

Acxiom announced in a news release Wednesday that 43-year-old Scott Howe will take over has head of the marketing and data management company.

Howe is a former corporate vice president of Microsoft Advertising Business Groups, a former corporate officer at aQuantive and worked for The Boston Consulting Group and for Kidder, Peabody & Company, Inc.

Acxiom said Howe was a unanimous choice of the board because of his experience in professional services and global online advertising.

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9-11 Memorial Ceremony to be held at State Capitol

Submitted by AESN, Arkansas Emergency Service Network, By Bob Edwards

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, 5:26am

9-11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY

ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL, Little Rock, September 11, 2011

The Procession will begin at 13:00 hrs (Procession Group will meet at 12:00 hrs at front of Central Fire Station 624 Chester St). Ceremony at Capitol will be at 14:00 hrs and conclude at 15:00 hrs.

To R.S.V.P. call 501-851-1337 x200 or email gglenn@maumelle.org.

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Ex-Conway resident charged with criminal threatening

Submitted by Jessica Duff

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 6:48pm

CONWAY, Ark. (KTHV) -- A former Conway resident was arrested in Kansas for terroristic threatening Monday.

After more than 9 hours, I-70 west of Topeka, Kansas, re-opened around 10:30 Monday night.

The reason for the closure? Authorities say a former Conway resident claimed he left explosive materials in a nearby hotel and then fled the scene.

50-year-old Christopher Spence has not lived in Conway since 2008. But, according to Kansas news media, is still listed as an Arkansas resident.

Local and state police in Kansas say they are investigating the reason they say Spence caused such a disturbance outside of Topeka, Kansas.

Police say Christopher Spence called 911 saying he left something dangerous inside a Ramada Inn hotel room in Junction City (west of Topeka, KS). Police spotted his truck on I-70 which led to the interstate shut down.

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Tuesday forecast 7/26

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 10:27am

Extreme heat and humidity will continue into Tuesday with only isolated chances for T'Storms. Heat advisories continue in effect through at least Tuesday and possibly be extended into mid-week.

Tuesday: Heat Advisory, Partly Cloudy, High 99. Chance of rain 20%.

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Today's Living: Generic meds could make relief more affordable

Submitted by THV 11 News Staff

Monday, July 25th, 2011, 5:26pm

UNDATED -- With a wave of patents expiring, generic versions of seven of the world's 20 best-selling drugs will soon hit the markets.

Generic competition of best selling drugs for blood pressure, asthma and diabetes will slash the cost to patients.

Doctors hope the lower prices will benefit people jeopardizing their health because they can't afford medications.

THV's Liz Massey will have more information on "Today's THV" and todaysthv.com.

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Little Rock Fashion Week 2011 gets great reviews

Submitted by Compassion Fashion Events, By Meredith Corning

Monday, July 25th, 2011, 10:23am

Little Rock Fashion Week 2011 gets great reviews

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Little Rock Fashion Week 2011 has received many accolades for recent events. Hosted by Today's THV's Ashley Blackstone and Peter Bailey of NBC's Nitecap with Peter Bailey, the Posh Expression Experience fashion show was the highlight of the week.

Showcasing fashion designers hand-selected by the producer of Little Rock Fashion Week, Brandon Campbell, all was aglow and full of excitement for the "fashionment" event (as Campbell calls it).

Located at the Statehouse Convention Center in the Peabody Hotel made for a lovely venue with much space for all who appeared at this event. Upon entering, guests were able to view the vendor booths lining the walls of the long hallway.

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Craig O'Neill pushes lawmakers to 'Get it Done' in Conway

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 25th, 2011, 10:10am

CONWAY, Ark. (KTHV) -- THV's Craig O'Neill is challenging Washington lawmakers to "get it done."

He's continuing the "Get It Done Tour" -- a non-partisan exercise in democracy -- Monday at 5 pm to give people a chance to send Senators a clear message. You can visit him live at the Faulkner County Courthouse and sign a "get well" card for Washington.

Craig is also urging you -- yes, you -- to call our Senators and tell them to make a decision on a plan to get our nation out of debt. Here are the phone numbers: