Arkansas woman nearly gifts winning lottery ticket to ex-father-in-law
An Arkansas woman, Paula Penn of Texarkana, narrowly avoided giving away a winning lottery ticket to her ex-father-in-law, almost missing out on a $75,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
Tragedy strikes Arkansas college as father dies while helping son move into dorm
Jeremy Tillman, 45, tragically passed away while helping his son move into an Arkansas college dormitory. He collapsed, and despite attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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.
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.
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.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders becomes 1st woman elected Arkansas governor
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office.
Beyond Meat exec charged after biting man's nose during road rage fight
The fight happened in a parking garage after a college football game, and the executive was said to have also punched through the car's back windshield.
3 Arkansas police officers suspended after video captures beating of suspect
The video shows one Arkansas police officer punching the suspect with a clenched fist, while another can be seen hitting the man with his knee and a third holds him against the pavement.
Josh Duggar, former reality TV star, sentenced to over 12 years in prison for child porn
Prosecutors were seeking a maximum sentence for Duggar, whose large family was the focus of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality show.
Johnny Cash water tower springs a leak thanks to bullet hole in 'very sensitive area'
A silhouette of Johnny Cash on a water tower in his birthplace of Kingsland, Arkansas, has drawn visitors thanks to a leak in an interesting spot.
Man finds 2.38-carat diamond after decade-long search at park
Adam Hardin is a regular visitor to Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park. His diamond is the largest one found at the park since last September.
Family Dollar sued by Arkansas over rodent infestation at facility
Officials said over 1,000 rodents were found at a Family Dollar distribution facility, prompting the chain to recall items and close 404 stores in six states.
Arkansas car show shooting: At least 1 killed, 27 hurt
At least one person was killed and 24 others wounded -- including six children -- in a shooting outside a car show in southeast Arkansas on Saturday evening.
Josh Duggar child porn trial: Past molestation allegations allowed, judge rules
Jurors in Josh Duggar's child pornography trial can hear evidence that the former “19 Kids and Counting” star molested four girls nearly 20 years ago, a federal judge ruled.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Woman finds 4.38-carat diamond in Arkansas state park
Noreen Wredberg of Granite Bay, Calif., found the 4.38-carat yellow diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.