On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m., the Sherwood Police Department requested assistance from Arkansas State Police as they pursued a fleeing suspect on Interstate 40.After locating the suspect, who was driving a 2016 Jeep
A new steel processing facility is planned for Mississippi County and is expected to bring dozens of jobs to the area. According to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. is investing more than $37
The Arkansas unemployment rate held steady in February, according to new data released by the Arkansas Department of Commerce. The seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained at 4.4% from January to February. Nationally, the unemployment rate rose slightly,
Authorities are investigating after skeletal remains believed to belong to three children were discovered in a wooded area in the Hickory Hill neighborhood of Memphis. The Memphis Police Department, along with the FBI and Tennessee Bureau
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has formally cleared the way for the state to enforce a law regulating hemp-derived products. Griffin signed certification Wednesday allowing Act 934 of 2025 to take effect following the conclusion of legal
Around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) was requested by the U.S. Marshals Service to assist in locating a shooting suspect who had fled on foot near Stagecoach Road and Interstate
A Trumann man is in custody after authorities say he used a blowtorch to set a coworker on fire at a Poinsett County business. Thirty-seven-year-old Joshua Warren Campbell is facing a charge of first-degree battery. A judge
Former Arkansas Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri, left, listens as Gov.Sarah Huckabee Sanders talks about criminal justice legislation during a news conference at the State Capitol on March 28, 2023. (Photo by John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) From the Arkansas
Four Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination to fill the late Rep. Stan Berry’s seat in a special election this summer. Brent Boland, Wes Freeman, Nikki Phillips and Bill Teeter submitted candidate paperwork to the Arkansas secretary
Earlier today, the Arkansas General Assembly passed a resolution proclaiming April 21, 2026, as Lineworker Appreciation Day. Arkansas lineworkers from different utilities were recognized at the Arkansas State Capitol for their professionalism and dedication to keeping the
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its annual Century Farm Program, which recognizes families who have owned and operated the same farm for at least 100 years. To qualify, farms must have remained in
Authorities in southeast Missouri are investigating a reported shooting incident that led to the discovery of drugs and illegal weapons. According to the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 5:16 Sunday evening to a report
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Arkansas law that would have restricted minors’ access to social media. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks issued the ruling Monday, preventing Act 900 of 2025 from taking effect as
The Pine Bluff Police Department has issued felony warrants for Timothy Martin and Gabrielle Ayers in connection with the death of a two-month-old infant. According to a probable cause affidavit, officers were dispatched January 3, 2025, to
From the Arkansas Advocate’s Tess Vrbin: A year after Arkansas lawmakers rejected a bill that would have required minimum reimbursement rates for hospitals, three very different regions of the state have seen their local hospitals reduce services.
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized approximately six kilograms of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop Sunday morning on Interstate 57 in White County. Around 9:30 a.m., a Trooper initiated a stop on a Chevrolet Silverado near
The Arkansas State Police will hold its annual Memorial Service on May 6, 2026, to honor fallen Troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the State of Arkansas. This event precedes National Police Week, which takes
A Paragould man is in custody after authorities say he used a stolen debit card and later led officers on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash.Mason C. Markum, 22, is being held on a $250,000
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, along with the Arkansas Department of Education, has announced a new statewide initiative aimed at getting students more active. The #RazorbackReady2026 challenge is designed to promote the return of the Presidential Fitness Test
A lawsuit filed Friday accuses the Pine Bluff School District and its Board of Education of multiple violations of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The complaint, filed on behalf of Jimmie Cavin and Eric Mayfield, alleges
A 16-year-old is facing multiple charges after a 17-year-old was fatally shot during a senior skip day gathering in Memphis that began as a water gun fight. According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks due to a gearshift problem that could lead to a sudden downshift and possible loss of vehicle control. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is responding to concerns about property damage following a SWAT operation in Wynne earlier this week. Officers were searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday morning
(From left): Retired news anchor Craig ONeill leads fireside chat with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and retired Gen. Wesley Clark April 16, 2026 inside Little Rocks Ron Robinson Theater. (Screenshot from Arkansas TV livestream) Former Arkansas
Nestled along the Arkansas-Missouri border in Fulton County, Mammoth Spring State Park is home to one of the largest natural springs in the United States. The spring produces nearly nine million gallons of water per hour, forming
A suspect is in custody in West Memphis after Arkansas State Police stopped a stolen Memphis Fire Department ambulance Friday morning. Arkansas State Police (ASP) was notified at around 2 in the morning that a stolen
From the Arkansas Advocates’ Antoinette Grajeda: The fiscal session workload will increase next week when lawmakers are expected to consider proposals to eliminate the governor’s senior advisor position, prohibit certain funds from being used for a Franklin
A Texas man is in custody after authorities say he used dishonored checks to make purchases at businesses in northeast Arkansas. Roberto Jose Flores, 45, of Irving, Texas, is charged with second-degree forgery and theft of $25,000
A Saline County man is in custody following an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, detectives were notified April 10 through the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline of the
A Garland County attorney has been arrested following an investigation involving alleged illegal activity. The 18th Judicial District East Drug Task Force, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Securitys Special Response Team, arrested 51-year-old Tim Beckham
A proposal that could dramatically change Missouri’s tax system is moving forward after a late-night vote in the state Senate. Lawmakers approved a measure just after midnight Thursday that would begin phasing out the state income tax
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed several Northeast Arkansas residents to serve on various state boards and commissions. Among the appointments, Shane Speights of Jonesboro will serve on the State Board of Health, filling a previously vacant
Gas prices across Arkansas have dipped slightly, according to AAA, as crude oil prices continue to fluctuate. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Arkansas on Thursday is $3.64, down a penny from Wednesday
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this week in Wynne. According to Arkansas State Police, 36-year-old Edward Lampkin Jr. was arrested around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday at Forrest Park Cemetery
Arkansas-based beverage company 7 Brew has announced a national partnership with the television program American Idol. The company will serve as the official judges’ cup sponsor during the show’s live broadcasts from March 30 through May 11.
Arkansas State Police (ASP) is seeking help from the public in locating Edward Lampkin Jr., 36, who is wanted in the Tuesday homicide of another Wynne man.The ASP Criminal Investigation Division (CID) initiated a homicide investigation at
White River Health has reached a new agreement with UnitedHealthcare following a lapse in network coverage earlier this month. The Batesville-based health system announced Tuesday it has secured a two-year agreement covering commercial insurance plans, along with
An Arkansas based boutique chain with locations across the country is closing all of its stores. Painted Tree Boutique announced in an email sent Tuesday that it has made the decision to cease all business operations. The
A Jonesboro man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he fired a weapon near a woman’s home earlier this month. Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause Wednesday to charge 21-year-old Latrelle Alexander Whitman
A resolution seeking permission to introduce legislation increasing Arkansas’ homestead property tax credit advanced out of committee Wednesday, while several other proposals were rejected during a legislative hearing at the Capitol. The House Rules Committee approved the
Proposed entertainment district in Eureka Springs (KY3) The idea of allowing open containers of alcohol in parts of downtown Eureka Springs is drawing mixed reactions as city leaders consider creating a permanent entertainment district. The proposed district
Arkansas State Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Wynne that left one man dead, while a nearby resident says her home was heavily damaged during the search for a suspect. Authorities say 34-year-old Javon Beal was
A legislative committee hearing at the Arkansas Capitol on Wednesday brought a halt to two measures aimed at limiting spending tied to the Arkansas LEARNS Act. The Joint Rules Committee considered two proposals one focused on
A juvenile was arrested Wednesday morning after making a social media threat related to a shooting at Maumelle Middle School. Maumelle Police say the suspect was taken into custody before the start of the school day,
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has initiated a homicide investigation at the request of the Wynne Police Department (WPD) following a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday, April 14, 2026. At approximately 11:50 a.m., WPD
The director of the Old State House Museum in Little Rock has been dismissed from his position.Daniel Cockrell, who had served as director since his appointment in 2022, said he was terminated Monday. Cockrell had been appointed
Proposed legislation would eliminate certain state funding tied to higher education programs.Arkansas Sen. Dan Sullivan of District 20 has introduced multiple amendments, including one that would end state funding for the King Fahd Center for Middle East
The Pulaski County Clerk’s Office is alerting residents to a surge in fraudulent text messages and letters falsely claiming individuals have outstanding traffic violations and mandatory court dates. In recent days, our office has received hundreds of
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture says testing has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial poultry flock in Clay County. According to the department, the affected farm has been placed under quarantine, and
A 13-year-old Conway student has been taken into custody in connection with a reported threat made on social media Tuesday night. According to the Conway Police Department, the juvenile female has been charged with threatening to
Missouri hemp farmers and business owners delivered 10,000 letters to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office Tuesday, urging him to veto legislation they say would shut down their industry.House Bill 2641 would require stores to remove hemp-derived products such
An Arkansas lawmaker is pushing new legislation aimed at stopping inmates from continuing criminal activity behind bars. House Bill 1079 would create a two-year pilot program using intelligence software to detect and disable contraband cell phones at
From the Arkansas Advocates’ Tess Vrbin: The Arkansas Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission was unable to approve the design for a proposed “monument to the unborn” advocated by abortion opponents to place on Capitol grounds Tuesday after
Dashcam video shows a Greene County sheriff’s deputy narrowly avoided serious injury Monday morning after being struck by a passing truck.According to Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder, the incident happened around 6 a.m. on Highway 49 north
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 5,255 birds over the past youth weekend, April 11-12. Top harvest counties were Osage with 121 birds harvested, Franklin with 119,
The Arkansas State Police is warning Arkansans about a scam involving callers falsely claiming to be with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. According to ASP, several residents have reported receiving calls from individuals identifying
Local activists gathered outside Senator Tom Cotton’s office in Little Rock, calling on him to end his support for the tech company Palantir. Organizers with Arkansas Community Organizations said they delivered a letter to Cotton urging him
A DoorDash driver from Fayetteville made an unexpected stop at the White House on April 13. Sharon Simmons delivered a McDonald’s order to President Donald Trump, walking through the Rose Garden before being greeted by the president
A new helicopter air ambulance service is set to begin operating in Eureka Springs, expanding access to emergency medical transport in the Ozarks. Survival Flight announced it will base Survival Flight 26 at Eureka Springs Hospital, with
From the Arkansas Advocate’s Ainsley Platt: The Arkansas Supreme Court said Monday it will hear arguments next month on the state’s appeal of two court orders that forced Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to reschedule two legislative special
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening, April 12, 2026, east of Texarkana.At approximately 6:15 p.m., an ASP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a GMC
Ahead of April 20, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Arkansas Highway Safety Office and local law enforcement are reminding drivers that it is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs.
The Arkansas Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) proudly announces the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Camden. The 77 graduating cadets represented 46 various departments during their
A Letona man died Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Searcy, according to Arkansas State Police. Jeffrey Neal Davis was killed in the crash at 1010 East Booth Road around 1 on April 8, according to
Some Arkansas lawmakers are asking their colleagues to consider non-budget bills during the current fiscal session. While even-numbered year sessions are typically limited to budget-related legislation, non-fiscal bills can be introduced with a two-thirds vote in
A multi-agency federal operation in Dunklin County resulted in the arrest of three individuals Monday.Dunklin County Sheriff Nick Darter said his office worked alongside the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Missouri State Highway Patrol, SEMO Drug Task
A Paragould man is facing charges after police say he pointed a gun at two people outside Greene County Tech Junior High School. According to a probable cause affidavit, officers were called to the school around 7
NORTH LITTLE ROCK – State officials marked a major construction milestone Friday on a new Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, a project expected to expand forensic services for law enforcement agencies across the state, including North Central Arkansas.The
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver remarks at the Arkansas National Guard 250 for 250 oath of enlistment ceremony on Saturday in Little Rock. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. at MacArthur Museum of Arkansas
Missouri will see several new laws take effect later this year following action by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Kehoe signed three bills Tuesday in his first policy signing of 2026. The measures address grooming and child exploitation, divorce
Charges are pending against three England High School students following a large brawl involving Barton High players and fans after a 2A state tournament basketball game. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, two students face misdemeanor
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, around 6:30 p.m., an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Interstate 40 near the 2-mile marker in Crawford County.Troopers searched the vehicle and discovered
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has called a special election to fill a vacancy in State Representative District 44 following the death of Rep. Stan Berry. Berry, who represented the district in the Arkansas General Assembly, died
Today, in honor of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Gregory T. Triplett, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in St. Louis County and the City
One lucky Arkansas Lottery player could win a $1.177 million jackpot in Saturday night’s LOTTO drawing. LOTTO is an Arkansas-exclusive draw game that gives in-state players a chance to win large prizes. In Wednesday’s drawing, 10 players
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office has announced three recent cases involving alleged Medicaid fraud and the exploitation of a vulnerable person. According to a news release, agents on March 27 arrested Victoria Taylor of North
Arkansas farmers are making a significant shift to soybeans this spring as rising input costs force many away from crops like rice and corn. According to the USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report, soybean acreage in Arkansas is expected
A Greene County jury has sentenced a man to 60 years in prison after finding him guilty of raping a child multiple times. Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood announced Thursday that Jamie Haney was convicted of two counts
Authorities are continuing to search for a reported drowning victim in Maumelle. Officials say Maumelle Police and Fire responded to a call just after 3 p.m. Thursday near the boat ramp at Park on the River.
The visitor center at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area in northwest Arkansas has been renamed to honor former Arkansas Gov. David Pryor, two years after his death. Pryor was instrumental in the state’s acquisition of the land that
From the Arkansas Advocate’s Antoinette Grajeda: Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Thursday her plans to call a special session to cut income taxes depend on lawmakers sticking to her proposed budget and limiting spending.Sanders, who’s faced
The Arkansas Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) proudly announces the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Northwest Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). This class represents 35 cadets from 12 agencies who have successfully
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Special Agents, working in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), arrested Oran Tobias Taylor, 27, of Arkadelphia, Friday, April 3, 2026, following the execution of a search warrant in the 600 block of
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, a Bradley County jury found Tilton Hill, 50, of Warren, guilty of two counts of Rape, Kidnapping, and Aggravated Burglary following an investigation led by Arkansas State Police (ASP) Special Agents.Following the
Arkansas Democrats are criticizing Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ policy agenda following her State of the State address, saying it does not reflect the needs of many residents. The governor has proposed a $6.7 billion budget that includes
The First Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has determined a Woodruff County Sheriff’s Office deputy was justified in using lethal force during a March 15 shooting that left a suspect dead. According to reports, deputies responded to
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders addressed lawmakers Wednesday as the legislature opened its fiscal session, outlining a proposed $6.7 billion budget and her priorities for the year. The plan represents a three percent increase over the previous budget
Credit: KYTV Willard Police Chief Tom McClain is recovering in the ICU after receiving a double lung transplant Tuesday. McClain was placed on the organ transplant list March 5 and was later featured in a special report
America’s Car-Mart Inc. announced plans to close 42 dealerships over the next week as the company faces ongoing market challenges, according to a filing Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.The company, based out of Rogers,
A Newport couple is facing felony charges following an investigation into a recorded video chat involving a child. According to an affidavit from the Batesville Police Department, 37-year-old Daniel Loyd Renfrow and 45-year-old Melissa Anna Renfrow have
Investigation underway after viral video shows Osceola police chief slap man in wheelchair (Photo K8 News) The newly hired police chief of Osceola is under investigation after a video circulating on social media appears to show him
Saline County Courthouse (photo: Tess Vrbin/ Arkansas Advocate) From the Arkansas Advocate’s Andrew Demillo: The results of last week’s Republican runoff for Arkansas secretary of state remained unchanged Tuesday after a fifth county held a recount. Saline
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a bomb threat reported last week at the Kohl’s store on Alcoa Exchange. Authorities say the store and surrounding businesses were evacuated after the threat was received. The scene
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a vacancy in nomination for Arkansas House District 44 following the death of Republican nominee Stan Berry. According to a proclamation issued Tuesday, a special primary election will be held
The 22nd Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s Office determined that the use of deadly force by members of the Saline County joint SWAT team and the Bryant Police Department (BPD) was justified in the December 15, 2025, shooting
On Monday, April 6, 2026, around 3 p.m., an Arkansas State Police Trooper located a homicide suspect at a gas station near the 48-mile marker on Interstate 55 in Crittenden County. The Trooper recognized the vehicle, a
An 18-year-old Missouri man has been arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 44 that led to the recovery of a missing juvenile and the discovery of alleged child sexual abuse material.The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division
Officials with the Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Office are searching for an escaped inmate. According to reports, 31-year-old Sean Bright escaped from the Clark County Detention Center Sunday afternoon. Authorities advise the public not to approach Bright
(From left) Congressman Steve Womack and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders listen to Brig. Gen. Chad Bridges address the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade at a sendoff ceremony in Bentonville on April 6, 2026. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) From
photo credit: AP NEWS From the Arkansas Advocate’s Tess Vrbin: The war that began in February when the United States and Israel struck Iran has led to rising gas and fertilizer prices, effects that could hit close
Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Logan County.At approximately 10:15 a.m., a Booneville Police Department (BPD) officer attempted
A Jonesboro woman is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say she kept nearly $20,000 mistakenly paid to her by her employer. Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause Monday to charge 50-year-old Rene
A Hoxie woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after a Lawrence County jury found her guilty of raping a child. Courtney Hope Green, 28, was convicted April 2 of rape involving a victim under
“The Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood is set to visit Fayetteville later this month for a public lecture hosted by the University of Arkansas.Atwood will speak April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville Town Center as
A dive team Saturday recovered the body of a Beebe man Saturday night after he fell into a lake at a park in Newport. According to the Newport Police Department, officers were dispatched around 7:41 Saturday evening
A fire at Conway Regional Medical Center was quickly extinguished early Sunday morning with no reported injuries. According to Conway Regional Health System officials, the fire involved a cooling tower located on a lower-level roof near the
A driver was airlifted Sunday after a vehicle plunged approximately 300 feet down a steep embankment in Branson West. According to the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District, rescue crews responded Sunday to a single vehicle crash
A Jonesboro woman has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges following a multi-agency investigation into a narcotics distribution organization operating in Northeast Arkansas. Amie Dawn Eggers entered the guilty plea Sept. 29, 2025,
The Arkansas Department of Education is seeking public input on a new set of proposed rule changes to the state’s Educational Freedom Account program, which governs how millions in education funds are distributed and used by families
Arkansas consumers are being urged to check their medicine cabinets after more than 3 million bottles of eye drops were recalled nationwide. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. voluntarily recalled about 3.1 million
Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has received the necessary approval to enroll its first cohort of students this fall, the university announced Friday. Before a college can begin recruiting students officially, they have to have
The Arkansas Board of Corrections’ former attorneys asked the state Supreme Court Friday to reject a settlement between the board and the attorney general that would end a legal fight over who controls the prison system.The Board
The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) is proud to recognize the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Benton.After months of demanding training, these cadets have
An 11-year-old Arkansas boy’s passion for rockets turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience and an unexpected viral moment. Hilt Boling, a Little Rock native, traveled to Cape Canaveral over spring break to watch NASA’s Artemis II launch, the
Pine Bluff police have released new details following a shooting that left two teenagers dead late Wednesday night. Authorities say 18-year-old Zykelon Ginger and 19-year-old Otis Taylor were found shot near the scene of a car crash
Gas prices are on the rise again across Arkansas, driven largely by increasing crude oil costs tied to global uncertainty. According to AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded now
Police in Bryant are investigating a bomb threat reported Thursday night at a local store. Authorities said the threat was called in around 7:20 at the Kohl’s located in the Alcoa Exchange shopping center. According to the
Three members of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division’s Human Trafficking Unit have been named recipients of the 2026 Senator Percy Malone Child Protection Award. Sergeant Matt Foster, Special Agent Heath Gurley and Special Agent Dustin
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for certain frozen chicken nuggets sold nationwide under a Walmart store brand after testing found they may contain unsafe levels of
A federal judge has ruled that Arkansas must remove the Ten Commandments monument from the State Capitol grounds, but the order is on hold while the state appeals. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker blocked enforcement of the
Beginning April 1, patients with UnitedHealthcare commercial and Medicare Advantage plans are now considered out of network at White River Health hospitals and facility-based services. White River Health officials say the change does not impact Arkansas state
A Northwest Arkansas resident has claimed a $250.8 million Powerball jackpot from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The winning ticket matched the numbers 2, 17, 18, 38, 62 and Powerball 20 for the March 2 drawing. The ticket
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an animal attack that left a 2-year-old girl dead Sunday evening. According to authorities, deputies responded around 6:25 to a report of an animal attack in the 6000 block of
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a new initiative aimed at expanding outdoor recreation opportunities in Central Arkansas. The Maumelle Pinnacles Master Plan outlines a long-term vision connecting more than 24,000 acres from downtown Little Rock to
The Arkansas TV Foundation has created a separate donor fund aimed at supporting the future of PBS in Arkansas following a recent AETN Commission meeting. The move comes in response to the commission’s March 12 meeting, where
Dr. Brian Hyatt, the former chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board, and seven other health care workers have been indicted in an alleged kidnapping conspiracy at the Northwest Medical Center Behavioral Health Unit in Springdale. Hyatt,
The Arkansas Board of Corrections’ decision this week to accept settlement agreements with the state is drawing renewed attention to a long-running constitutional dispute over the board’s independence and the reach of the governor’s authority. In a
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on U.S. Highway 62 in Avoca.Troopers responded to the scene after a Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by
A Polk County inmate who escaped custody last week is back behind bars following a traffic stop March 28. Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer said in a Facebook post Saturday that authorities apprehended Levi Poor during a
Hot Springs was dressed to impress as Oaklawn Race Track and Casino Resort celebrated its 90th annual Arkansas Derby Day, drawing a record-setting crowd and putting a statewide spotlight on one of Arkansas’ premier annual events.
From The KY3 Newsroom: Thousands gathered for a fundraiser to support the families of the two Christian County deputies who were killed and the two other deputies who were wounded in late February. Event organizer Heather
The fight over Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan for a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County is unlikely to be a part of the agenda when Arkansas lawmakers convene next month, House Speaker Brian Evans said.The Republican from
The Missouri Conservation Commission has approved the upcoming 2026 migratory game bird and 2026-27 waterfowl hunting seasons, setting dates and limits for hunters across the state, pending final federal approval. The action came during the commission’s March
An Arkansas high school student is making dining out more accessible for those with vision impairments through a project called Braille Bites. Evan Pratt, who is legally blind, launched the initiative after being approached by a facilitator
Arkansas and Missouri could both see significant declines in Medicaid coverage under new federal work requirements set to take effect next year, according to a new report. The analysis from the Urban Institute, supported by the Robert
From The Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas activists expect rallies in 19 cities around the state Saturday in the third nationwide “No Kings” protest movement since President Donald Trump began his second term last year.The “No Kings” effort stems
One suspect is in custody and another remains on the run following a robbery that netted more than $1.2 million at the Isle of Capri Casino in Missouri earlier this week. According to the Missouri State Highway
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The
The Arkansas Supreme Court will bring its work on the road next month, giving the public a chance to see the state’s highest court in action at Arkansas State University.The event, known as Appeals on Wheels, is
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized record amounts of illegal narcotics in 2025, leading all agencies in the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) region. “Black-market high-grade marijuana is fueling violence in our cities,” said
Arkansas State Parks has announced the opening of a new multi-use trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park designed to expand access and connectivity for visitors. The Owl Pass Trail stretches approximately one mile and is built to
The Arkansas Democrats announced Thursday that former Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Fisher Shackelford Dinner in Little Rock. The Fisher Shackelford Dinner began in 2014 to honor the legacies of
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging residents to remain alert as wildfire danger has increased significantly across the state. Officials say the entire state is under a high wildfire risk through March 29, with more than
Little Rock-based Baptist Health plans to end most hospital operations at its Fort Smith campus, transitioning the facility to primarily emergency room services and possibly limited surgical care, according to information released by system officials. The move
A 25-year-old Jonesboro man is accused of threatening to kill a woman after she began dating another person, according to a probable-cause affidavit. Craighead County District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Wednesday to charge Shatreon Taequan
State and federal authorities seized thousands of illegal and non-compliant vape and tobacco products during a recent enforcement operation across Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Little Rock
Residents across Arkansas are getting help reducing their energy bills through an Entergy Arkansas program focused on improving home efficiency, often at little to no cost. Energy Efficiency Manager Denise Jeter said crews are working directly in
A new grant is helping expand access to job training and education programs across Arkansas, with a focus on reaching adult students and rural communities. Goodwill Arkansas recently received $77,000 in scholarship funding through the Caterpillar Foundation
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the University of Arkansas have announced plans for a new accelerated program that will allow students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a medical degree in six years.
At the request of the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC), the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting involving the DOC K-9 team that occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.On
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered flags across Arkansas to be flown at half-staff in honor of former State Representative Stan Berry, who died March 23 at the age of 73.Berry served in the Arkansas House of
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced the arrest of eight individuals accused of attempting to influence the outcome of the 2024 primary election runoff for the District 9 Justice of the Peace seat.According to the attorney
Arkansas-based casinos are expanding their reach in sports betting through new partnerships with national companies. Oaklawn Casino in Hot Springs and Southland Casino in West Memphis have launched updated sports betting apps in collaboration with FanDuel and
A Bay firefighter has died following a UTV crash Sunday evening in Craighead County. Captain Kolby Belcher, 24, sustained critical injuries in the crash, which occurred around 7:38 p.m. on Craighead County Road, according to the
A North Little Rock gentlemen’s club is challenging the state’s decision to revoke its liquor license. The Peppermint Hippo filed for judicial review Tuesday following a March 20 ruling by the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to
Firefighters across Arkansas continue to respond to a surge in wildfires, with state officials reporting dozens of fires and thousands of acres burned in recent days. According to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, at least 27 fires
Rep. Stan Berry, R-Dover, attends an Arkansas Legislative Council meeting at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock on November 21, 2025. (Photo by Trenton Almgren-Davis/Arkansas House of Representatives) Arkansas Rep. Stan Berry, a four-term Republican from
A domestic dispute between a man and a woman in Monette resulted in a stabbing and the arrest of both individuals, according to a probable-cause affidavit. Mary Lynn Petty faces a charge of second-degree domestic battery, a
A semi-truck carrying thousands of pounds of tofu remains lodged under Interstate 44 more than three weeks after a crash. According to the Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, the crash happened March 1 near exit 172 at
A 4-year-old child was seriously injured in a dog attack Sunday morning in Hempstead County.According to the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 11:17 to Northwest North Street in Washington, where they found the child with
President Donald Trump traveled to Memphis on Monday for a roundtable discussion focused on crime reduction efforts in the city. The event was held at the Tennessee Air National Guard Armory near Memphis International Airport, where Trump
EDFIELD, Ark. – On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) requested assistance from Arkansas State Police (ASP) with a vehicle pursuit northbound on Interstate 530 near Redfield. JCSO deputies
Authorities are searching for a man in connection with an early morning shooting that left one person dead and another injured. According to the Independence County Sheriff’s Department, the shooting occurred around 3:20 a.m. March 23 on
Six people are now facing charges in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man at an Arkansas care facility last year. Authorities say Zachary Moore died Sept. 7, 2025, while a resident at the Southeast
Millions of dollars in marijuana tax revenue earmarked for key public services in Missouri remain largely unspent, drawing criticism from state officials and raising concerns about funding delays. Roughly $95 million in revenue set aside for veterans
Ann Rodriquez was looking for a boarding school for her daughter and in August 2018, she asked Jeffrey Epstein for help. In an email dated Aug. 7, 2018, Rodriquez described in the Epstein files as
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Polk County Detention Center Sunday afternoon. Sheriff Scott Sawyer said 38-year-old Levi Poor, escaped around 12:45 p.m. and was last seen on foot before allegedly stealing a
JONESBORO A 39-year-old Jonesboro man is being held on a $250,000 cash-only bond after authorities say he assaulted a pregnant woman.Rishawn Hughes faces charges of second-degree domestic battering and first-degree terroristic threatening following a probable cause
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) today celebrated the grand opening of a new training facility at the Northwest campus of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Springdale.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reviewed thousands of public comments on proposed hunting and fishing regulation changes during its March 18-19 meeting in Hot Springs. According to AGFC staff, more than 24,000 responses were submitted,
Ethics complaints filed by the founders of an online legislation tracking and analysis firm against Arkansas’ attorney general and his campaign manager were dismissed by the Arkansas Ethics Commission Thursday. Janie Ginocchio, one of the founders of
The Arkansas Senate confirmed Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ former deputy chief of staff to the state Board of Corrections Friday, with several GOP lawmakers opposing his appointment over his role in the governor’s push for a
A Batesville woman faces a felony animal cruelty charge after police say she attacked a dog with an axe.Gretchen Hines, 34, is being held on a $100,000 bond in the Independence County Detention Center after a judge
More than 174,000 Frigidaire gas ranges sold nationwide have been recalled due to a malfunction that has caused dozens of injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Electrolux Group issued the recall after discovering the
The owners of a Little Rock restaurant are responding after Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she was asked to leave during a recent visit.Sanders said Wednesday she was dining last week at The Croissanterie with two
The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has upheld its decision to revoke the liquor license of an adult entertainment club in North Little Rock after citing a pattern of violations spanning several years. Following an 11-hour review,
DOVER, Ark. – On March 18, 2026, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) was alerted that a murder suspect from Rusk County, Texas, might have entered Arkansas.Troopers located the suspect’s vehicle on Highway 7 in Pope County and
Joseph Garrett Duggar, a former cast member of 19 Kids and Counting, has been arrested and accused of molesting a child, according to authorities.The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced Duggar, 31, was charged with lewd and lascivious
Credit: KY3 A fire at a school building prompted the cancellation of classes Thursday in the Mountain Grove School District. District officials said the fire began near the janitorial office on the second floor of the
The Missouri House of Representatives has approved a proposal to restructure the state’s tax system by reducing or replacing income taxes and expanding sales taxes to include services and digital goods.The measure passed 98-54 and now heads
A Salmonella outbreak linked to dietary supplements has been reported in Arkansas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak has been tied to Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant after the owner told her security detail that her presence made employees feel “threatened and uncomfortable.” In a statement released Wednesday, a
A jury trial has been scheduled for a Lonoke County man who won the Republican nomination for sheriff while facing a second-degree murder charge. Aaron Spencer is set to go to trial beginning June 22, with proceedings
Arkansas lawmakers will consider a proposal next month to allocate more than $309 million to the state’s school voucher program as debate continues over its rising cost. The Educational Freedom Account program, created under the 2023 LEARNS
Arkansas regulators are being asked to approve construction of a $2.6 billion natural gas power plant in northeast Arkansas. Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corporation filed an application this week to build the facility in Newark, adjacent to the
Three Missouri men are facing felony charges following an investigation into the theft and sale of cattle in Texas County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announced charges against 38-year-old Jerry S.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With warming weather and the many wonders of nature awakening in spring, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people to be BearWise.Missouri’s estimated 1,000+ black bears are waking up and are focused
Entergy Arkansas announced it will host a vendor fair later this month for companies interested in contract opportunities tied to two major energy projects in Jefferson County. The event will connect local and small businesses with
A Jonesboro man faces felony charges after police said he assaulted his girlfriend and threatened to kill her with scissors.Craighead County District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Monday to charge 39-year-old Christopher Lee Melvin with first-degree
A Summersville man is facing multiple charges following a months-long investigation into the poaching of a bull elk in southern Missouri. The case began the day before Thanksgiving 2025, when a Poplar Bluff couple reported a mature
A multi-agency fugitive enforcement operation in Northeast Arkansas led to dozens of arrests and cleared warrants over a five-day span earlier this month. In coordination with federal, state and local partners, the United States Marshals Service
The University of Arkansas chapter of Turning Point USA announced Monday it is disaffiliating from the national organization and rebranding, citing concerns over messaging and the group’s overall direction. Turning Point USA is a conservative student organization
A Springfield man is facing a federal drug charge after authorities say more than 10 pounds of fentanyl were discovered inside his home earlier this month. 34-year-old, Chaz T. Slibowski has been charged with possession of fentanyl
Arkansas residents saw electricity prices increase 6.5% in 2025, closely tracking a nationwide rise in utility costs that is putting added pressure on household budgets, according to a new congressional report released Tuesday. The analysis from minority
AP Photo/ Kenny Holsto President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Memphis Monday to highlight the work of the Memphis Safe Task Force, according to the White House. A spokesperson said the visit will focus on what
Voters in several South Central Missouri counties, including Taney, Douglas, Howell and Ozark counties, will be among 97 of 114 counties to decide whether to adopt a property tax cap as part of Missouri Senate Bill 3
A Lafe man faces felony charges after Arkansas State Police investigators said he left the scene of a crash involving a utility terrain vehicle and transported a critically injured passenger, delaying medical treatment before the man’s death.
The City of Forsyth is moving forward with efforts to impeach its mayor after a vote by the Board of Aldermen Monday night. Board members approved spending $30,000 to begin the impeachment process against Mayor Julie
Thousands of Arkansas residents were still without electricity Monday after storms caused widespread outages across the state, though utility crews made steady progress restoring power throughout the day. At the peak of the outages, around 50,000 customers
AP Photo/ John Bazemore A federal judge has ruled an Arkansas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools is unconstitutional. In a decision issued Monday in Stinson v. Fayetteville School District No. 1,
A Eureka Springs city councilman has been arrested on charges stemming from two separate incidents last summer, according to the Arkansas State Police. Special Agents with the ASP Criminal Investigation Division arrested 76-year-old Harold Frederick Meyer on
Examples by FDA of misleading vape products A newly published study led by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has found that illegal e-cigarettes designed to resemble miniature drink cups, soda cans and toy
U.S. Sen. John Boozman and other lawmakers are urging the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to continue supporting conservation efforts aimed at recovering duck populations in states along the
Near Branson Hills Parkway (KYTV) A fire destroyed a vacant Pizza Hut building Monday morning near the Target off Branson Hills Parkway. Authorities say a person on their way to work reported the fire around 2:15 a.m.
AP NEWS PHOTO/ Jenny Kay FROM THE THV11 NEWSROOM: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Little Rock residents concerned about AI data centers coming to their community gathered Saturday to discuss with their state representative. “I don’t think a
Arkansas residents seeking access to government records or public meetings can rely on the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, a law that has protected transparency in the state for nearly six decades. Signed into law in 1967
FROM THE KY3 NEWSROOM:Silver Dollar City celebrated a defining milestone for its developing resort on Friday. A crane lifted the final rooftop beacon into place. The resort is the first project within the companys half-a-billion-dollar, 10-year strategic
An Arkansas couple faces felony charges after authorities said a former co-worker was lured to a park and robbed. Jordan Robbins, 23, was arrested March 12 on suspicion of robbery, theft of property and third-degree battery as
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer@ASMSA camps. The program offers free one-week summer camps for current eighth- and ninth-grade students from Arkansas schools, as well as
The Arkansas State Board of Education has again voted to suspend the teaching license of Quitman High School football coach Danny Marrs for one year. The board voted 4-1 Thursday to revoke Marrs’ license after a Cleburne
As Spring Break approaches, Arkansas State Parks is inviting Arkansans to stay close to home and explore the beauty of The Natural State with a Spring Break staycation. With 52 Arkansas state parks located across the state,
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced $478,670 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects serving four Arkansas entities, including one with statewide reach.Three of the funded projects will directly serve more than 8,900 Arkansans. The
A Jonesboro woman faces multiple felony charges after authorities said her three children tested positive for methamphetamine, cocaine and THC.Latrica Marie Upshaw, 30, was charged after Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause Friday
A former Ava School District employee is facing charges of statutory rape and child molestation following an investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities arrested Amber Browning in connection with the case. The Ava School District
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a man wanted in connection with the shooting of a Memphis police officer may have fled the state and could be in Arkansas or several other states. Authorities are searching
A Paragould man faces a felony charge after authorities say he crashed into another vehicle Wednesday morning and left the scene.Greene County District Judge Curtis Hitt found probable cause to charge 54-year-old Gary Hopkins with accidents involving
The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation is now accepting applications for Guide ARK, a new online directory designed to connect visitors with licensed outdoor guides and adventure providers across the state. According to a release, guides
More than two dozen Arkansas lawmakers are raising concerns about a resolution approved by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees that could provide nearly $11 million to the Razorbacks Athletic Department. The board approved the
Reaction from across Arkansas continues to grow following Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ appearance Wednesday with Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, where the group announced plans to expand Club America chapters in Arkansas high schools. The governor
A Rolla, Missouri man has been charged in connection with a livestock theft case that investigators say may be tied to other rural crimes in several Missouri counties. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and
A former Cave City coach has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill his estranged wife, an incident that forced a Batesville medical office to temporarily shut down last year. Dillon Ray Sallas, 32, pleaded guilty to
A new air traffic control tower is now operational at Northwest Arkansas National Airport, a project federal officials say will help modernize the nation’s airspace system. Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford joined U.S. Rep. Steve Womack
Arkansas TV will hold its first commission meeting Thursday since voting to change its name and end its affiliation with PBS. The meeting comes as some supporters and former state leaders are urging officials to reconsider
Three protesters were arrested Wednesday afternoon following an incident outside the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, according to Arkansas State Police. State police said the incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. when protesters confronted attendees leaving an event at the
Mike Kehoe has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 supplemental budget bill approved by the Missouri General Assembly, allowing current state government operations to continue through the upcoming fiscal year. The measure, House Bill 2014, totals more than
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Turning Point USA Chairwoman & CEO Erika Kirk at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock on Wednesday, March 11. Photo credit: Will Newton. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Erika Kirk
A Paragould man is being held on a $150,000 cash or surety bond following an alleged attack on a woman who had previously obtained an order of protection against him. A dropped phone led investigators to a
The cost of child care in Arkansas is preventing many mothers from entering or remaining in the workforce, according to a report released Tuesday by the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. The study found the average annual cost
Spring in Arkansas brings blooming trees and warmer temperatures, but it also marks the return of seasonal allergies for many residents. Across the state, pollen is already covering cars, patios and outdoor surfaces as allergy season ramps
A Missouri man listed on the FBI’s most wanted list has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport in connection with a nationwide cattle fraud scheme. According to the FBI’s Dallas field office, Joshua Link of Strafford
First-degree murder charges against five Missouri men in connection with the 2024 shooting death of an 18-year-old Caruthersville resident have been dismissed. Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood announced Tuesday that her office filed a nolle
Gas prices across the United States continued to rise Tuesday as escalating tensions involving Iran impact global oil markets. According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline reached just under $3.54 Tuesday, up
Arkansas workers saw their paychecks grow faster than the national average in the second quarter of 2025 but the state’s private sector still cut more jobs than it added during that same period, according to new federal
From the Arkansas Advocate: The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees authorized the system president Monday to provide $3.4 million in additional funding for UA Fayetteville’s athletics, less than the $6 million the panel sought in new
Arkansas leaders are marking three years since the Arkansas LEARNS education overhaul was signed into law, highlighting changes to the state’s education system and proposing additional funding to expand the program. Signed into law in 2023, Arkansas
From the Arkansas Advocate: The Arkansas Democrats’ flip of a Republican-held state House race in a special election last week didn’t change or come close to threatening the predominantly GOP tilt of the Legislature. But shortly after
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to appear at the State Capitol Wednesday afternoon alongside Turning Point USA Chairwoman and CEO Erika Kirk for a joint announcement. The event is set for 1 p.m. at the
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) is working with local officials to assess and support communities affected by severe weather that moved across the state on March 7, 2026.In Nevada County,
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, around 12:45 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) received a report of an armed road rage incident on U.S. Highway 65 and State Highway 25 North in Greenbrier.Troopers obtained a description of the
Sharp County officials say upgrades to a communications tower will improve radio coverage and emergency response in the southwestern part of the county. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell announced in a Monday news release that radio communications
Fort Smith officials say the city could soon partner with a company owned by Elon Musk on a major infrastructure project to improve the city’s water system. City Director Neil Martin says Musk’s company, The Boring Company,
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of its own deputies following an incident Saturday evening. According to officials, Deputy Rondey Smith was taken into custody while on duty on a charge of public intoxication.
A Russellville couple already facing multiple charges in connection with the abuse of their 7-year-old son is now accused of fraudulently receiving public assistance benefits. Christopher Freeman, 39, and Katelyn Freeman, 27, were charged Feb. 27 in
Electric bills in Arkansas are going up this summer. Entergy Arkansas has filed for a rate increase that would add about $4.22 to the monthly bill of a typical residential customer starting in June a roughly
A Sebastian County student is the winner of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas sponsored 2026 Arkansas State Spelling Bee with students from Baxter and Marion County placing 3rd and 5th. The 11-year-old Karthik Dalai of East Hills
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $50,000 bond after police say he was caught on camera recording a co-worker using the restroom. Special Judge Barbara Halsey found probable cause Friday to charge Terry Hatcher with
Credit: National Auto Body Council A Little Rock veteran who previously faced homelessness and health challenges has received a refurbished vehicle to help him maintain stability and continue working. According to the National Auto Body Council, U.S.
Community Health Systems Inc. of Franklin, Tennessee, said on Thursday that it will sell its four northwest Arkansas hospitals to its subsidiary for $112 million.CHS’s subsidiary, Freeman Health System of Joplin, Missouri, has signed an agreement to
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders awarded the Arkansas Medal of Freedom on Friday, posthumously, to Arkansas Medal of Freedom to Chief Petty Officer Adam Brown, a Navy SEAL from Hot Springs who was killed
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 2.4 earthquake Thursday night near the Arkansas-Missouri border. The tremor occurred at 6:54 p.m. March 5. According to preliminary information from the USGS, the quake was centered about 1.7 miles
Daylight saving time returns this weekend, and fire officials are reminding residents to use the time change as an opportunity to check important safety devices in their homes. Clocks will move forward one hour at 2 a.m.
A new analysis finds state Medicaid budgets could be reduced by $665 billion over the next decade following federal changes included in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The report, released by RAND Health, examined
A Pine Bluff man accused of killing his wife earlier this month has been arrested in Little Rock. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Samuel Wimbly was taken into custody Thursday without incident. He will be returned
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders outlined her priorities for the upcoming state budget in a letter sent Wednesday to Arkansas lawmakers. Sanders is proposing a 3% increase in state spending, which she noted aligns with the average increase
A Morrilton man has been arrested following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children unit. According to the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division, 23-year-old Collin Cormier of Morrilton was taken into custody
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Arkansas increased by double digits over the past week.According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Natural State rose 18.5 cents to $2.58
Officials with the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office have released additional details in the investigation into the Dec. 3, 2025, deaths of a Bonanza mother and her two children.Deputies were called to a residence in Bonanza regarding the
Farm Credit Mid-America will return a portion of its earnings to farmers across its service region, including $14.2 million to Arkansas producers, through its annual patronage program. The farmer-owned cooperative announced it will distribute $280 million
Arkansas State Police troopers helped celebrate a milestone birthday this week for a woman who has lived more than a century.Troop J Troopers Candice Pike and Tucker Rhodes visited the home of Mrs. Betty Kaufman Thines on
Six Flags announced Thursday it plans to sell seven theme park properties, including Six Flags St. Louis, as part of a strategy to focus on parks with greater opportunities for growth. The parks being sold to EPR
A Wabash man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in connection with a 2023 shooting in Elaine that resulted in the death of an unborn child. According to authorities, 23-year-old Treyton Russell pleaded guilty Monday,
A brand of spicy potato chips sold in Arkansas and several other states has been recalled due to the risk of an undeclared milk allergen. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Frito-Lay issued the recall
This April 7, 2009 file photo shows the Lonoke County Courthouse in Lonoke, Ark. (Jeff Mitchell/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP, File) An Arkansas man accused of killing his teenage daughter’s alleged abuser won the Republican nomination for local
A lucky Arkansan has beaten the odds and won the Powerball lottery jackpot. Lottery officials say a single ticket sold in Arkansas matched all six numbers in Monday night’s drawing, winning an estimated $251 million jackpot with
Arkansas voters decided several key statewide primaries Tuesday, with U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton easily winning the Republican nomination while the Secretary of State race will head to a runoff. With more than 95 percent of votes counted,
VAN BUREN, Ark. Around 8 a.m. on March 2, 2026, an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper stopped a box truck traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 near the 3-mile marker in Crawford County for a traffic violation.
Arkansas voters are casting ballots in primary and nonpartisan judicial elections, with most results expected following Tuesday’s voting. Early voting has been underway for more than two weeks. Several high-profile races are on the ballot, including contests
A citation issued to an Indiana man after police found more than 20 neo-Nazi demonstrators riding in the back of a U-Haul truck in Little Rock has been dismissed. Thirty-six-year-old Zachary Platter of Bloomington, Indiana, was stopped
A trustee at the Lonoke County Detention Center is facing multiple charges after authorities say he attempted to escape from jail grounds Monday. According to the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office, Matthew Gross was assigned to a work
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, in coordination with the National Weather Service, is recognizing March 1-7 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Arkansas. The week is intended to encourage residents to review safety plans and ensure
Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester announced today that early voting across the state is on track to surpass the highest primary election early voting turnout in Arkansas history.In 2022, Arkansas saw its largest primary election early
Representatives from Farm Credit Mid-America joined Arkansas State University leaders and College of Agriculture faculty and students on the court at First National Bank Arena to celebrate a $125,000 commitment supporting Beyond the Classroom Experiences in the
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction sought by Arkansas parolees who argued the state’s parole revocation system violates constitutional due process rights. The lawsuit, filed against the Arkansas Parole Board and the Department of Corrections,
Two veteran Arkansas state senators are facing tough Republican primary challenges Tuesday in races widely viewed as a test of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ influence within the party. Sens. Bryan King and Ron Caldwell have been targeted
CBS News – U.S. Senator for Arkansas Tom Cotton, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that there’s “not a simple answer” as to who will lead Iran after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The USDA is weighing a proposal that would raise the maximum speed limit for chicken processing lines from 140 birds per minute to 175, and the debate over the change is drawing attention from economists and worker
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Thursdsay the launch of a new web page that allows taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud, scams, evasion, or other tax-related illegal activities, as well as internal-facing improvements that will
From the KAIT Newsroom:WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – A Hoxie woman faces felony charges after police said she stole cigarettes, cash and lottery tickets from the convenience store where she worked. Kelly Rogers, 43, is being held in
North Little Rock fire officials are raising alarm over a series of suspected intentionally set fires in the Rose City area, with more than 16 incidents reported since May 2025. The North Little Rock Fire Department said
At the request of the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the First National
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Christian and Greene counties, all police stations, sheriffs’ offices, and Missouri State Highway Patrol
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers arrested two suspects on Thursday, February 26, 2026, following a vehicle pursuit in Jefferson County that led to the recovery of a felony amount of narcotics and a modified firearm. Shortly after
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas State Police is investigating an incident in which a trooper performed a tactical vehicle intervention after a driver failed to stop during an attempted traffic stop on Interstate 630 in downtown Little
Two deputies wounded in a gunfight near Reeds Spring earlier this week remain hospitalized as Christian County prepares to bury two officers killed in the same incident. Deputy Josh Wahl of the Christian County Sheriff’s Office and
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit Camden Friday as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour. Hegseth will speak to approximately 1,500 employees at the General Dynamics and L3Harris solid rocket motor production
Federal investigators are looking into a deadly small plane crash in northwest Arkansas after an aircraft went down Thursday into Beaver Lake in Benton County. According to a report Thursday afternoon by KY3 News, the Federal Aviation
Two of the nation’s largest sports betting platforms are coming to Arkansas after the state Racing Commission unanimously approved vendor licenses for DraftKings and FanDuel Thursday.FanDuel is partnering with Oaklawn Casino, while DraftKings will work with Southland
Jamie Ann Moore, 1980 A woman whose body was found along a railroad track in Conway County more than three decades ago has finally been identified, giving her family long-awaited answers. The Conway County Sheriff’s Office and
Arkansas Tourism announced the winners of the 2026 Henry Awards during a special banquet at the 52nd annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation in Little Rock on Feb. 24. The Henry Awards honor the
An Arkansas State Police trooper arrested a Kansas man wanted on attempted first-degree murder charges during a routine traffic stop south of Clinton Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 2 p.m. on February 24th, a trooper traveling northbound
A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences researcher is part of a national coalition working to better understand how DNA damage leads to cancer-causing mutations. Gunnar Boysen, an associate professor in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College
Five candidates vying for Arkansas’s U.S. Senate seat are offering sharply different views on immigration enforcement as the March 3rd primary approaches. Republican incumbent Tom Cotton has been among the loudest supporters of the Trump administration’s deportation
Attorneys for the man accused of killing two people at Devil’s Den State Park have filed a motion alleging the prosecutor violated a court ordered gag order through campaign videos. Andrew James McGann faces two counts of
At least 34 homeowners in Northwest Arkansas are raising allegations against a Lowell-based landscaping contractor, claiming he took their money and left projects incomplete. The group, organized by Leslie Ray, has been collecting documentation of alleged
A Poinsett County man had a hard time convincing his daughter he had won big on a scratch-off ticket but the $50,000 prize was no joke. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced that E. Holley of
Little Rock Police Department are searching for a missing man last seen in the Little Rock area. Authorities say 50-year-old Matthew Davis was last seen in Little Rock. Davis is described as having gray hair and facial
Photo shows slain deputies vehicles adorned with flowers. Credit: KY3 NEWS Mike Kehoe joined the Christian County Sheriff on Tuesday to address the deaths of two deputies killed in the line of duty. The sheriff’s office identified
U.S. Senator for Arkansas John Boozman praised President Donald Trump’s policy agenda Tuesday night following the president’s State of the Union address, highlighting tax relief, national security and rural investment as priorities for Arkansas. In a statement
Nearly 9,500 pounds of frozen meatballs sold nationwide at Aldi supermarkets are being recalled due to possible metal contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall affects 32-ounce packages of “Bremer
Arkansas’ Department of Human Services is planning a soft launch this summer for new Medicaid rules that will require certain recipients to work or participate in approved activities to keep their coverage. The changes apply to
