Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
8-year-old boy drowns in Arkansas river while swimming with friends
Authorities said Layton Boyster had gone underwater but did not resurface. His body was found later that evening.
Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
What's known about the missing ER doctor found dead in Arkansas
Dr. John Forsyth, 49, was last seen alive on May 21, after leaving his car unlocked with his wallet, two phones, a laptop and other items inside.
Arkansas removes quarterback Kade Renfro from roster after sexual assault allegations surface
Kade Renfro was removed from the team last week. He transferred to Arkansas from Ole Miss.
Bodies of Lotus drummer, son recovered from Arkansas lake
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that the bodies were identified as those of Chuck Morris, 47, and his 20-year-old son, Charley Morris.
Asa Hutchinson, former Arkansas governor, is running for president
The former Arkansas governor called another Trump presidential nomination the “worst scenario" for Republicans in 2024.
Tornadoes in Arkansas, Midwest kill at least 21 people
A monster storm system has torn through the South and Midwest spawning tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers, overturned vehicles and uprooted as people raced for shelter.
Arkansas to allow anti-abortion monument to be built near state Capitol
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law that will allow a monument near the state Capitol.
'Big Ugly' 3.29-carat diamond found at Arkansas state park
Park rangers said it's the largest diamond found at the park this year and the largest since last September.
'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Giant bug found at an Arkansas Walmart identified as a Jurassic-era insect
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
Sheriff: 5 killed after small plane crashes in Arkansas
Five people died when a small airplane crashed near a Little Rock factory on Wednesday shortly after taking off, authorities said.
Teen tracks down a grandmother who lost her wallet, sparking an unlikely friendship
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
Arkansas officers face civil rights charges after violent arrest caught on video
If convicted, each deputy faces up to 10 years in prison.
Arkansas landowner stumbles upon hundreds of deer carcasses, prompting investigation
“You will have to use your imagination on what the smell is like,” the sheriff’s office shared on Facebook.
Man smashes church altar with sledgehammer, steals 1,500-year-old relics
“The sheriff reported that the man had wanted to break into the tabernacle, but looked up at the statue of Mary and decided he couldn't do that to her."
Arkansas boy buried under floorboards was drowned in toilet by mom’s boyfriend: affidavit
The boy was drowned by the mom's boyfriend as a "punishment" for biting the man's finger, according to court documents.
4-day-old baby killed by family dog in Arkansas, police say
The dog, a 3-year-old Siberian Husky, was subsequently euthanized in accordance with state law, according to reports.
Arkansas deputy killed during escort for Wreaths Across America
Detective Paul Daniel Newell,51, was killed in a traffic accident early Saturday morning.