ACLU of Arkansas asks judge to suspend adoption, foster law (Texarkana Gazette)

LITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union asked a judge Monday to temporarily suspend a state law banning unmarried foster and adoptive parents.

ACLU Asks Judge To Suspend Adoption, Foster Law (The Morning News)

LITTLE ROCK -- The Arkansas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has asked a judge to temporarily suspend a state law banning unmarried foster and adoptive parents.

AroundTown (Maumelle Monitor)

Museum displays artillery piece The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in Little Rock is displaying a rare piece of Civil War-era artillery, coinciding with the 145th anniversary of the July 4 Battle of Helena, according to museum Executive Director Stephan McAteer.

AroundTown (North Little Rock Times)

Center offers safety course Parkstone Place Retirement Center in North Little Rock, will host an AARP Driver Safety Course on Friday, Jan. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., in its dining room. Park in the west lot and come in the side door. On completing the course, Arkansas drivers age 55 years and older will receive an immediate discount on their auto insurance premiums. There are no tests. Snacks will be ...

The Best Interests of the Child (New York Times)

The Arkansas law that makes it illegal for gay and unmarried couples to adopt or become foster parents interferes with the ability to place children in the best homes.