Devil’s Den murders: Arkansas couple killed while hiking with young daughters

A mother and father were killed this weekend at an Arkansas state park while they were out hiking with their young daughters, state police said. A manhunt is underway for the suspect.

Diamond discovery nearly mistaken for candy wrapper in Arkansas state park

David DeCook and his brother Derek were scouring the park's diamond search area on April 21 on a visit from Minnesota when DeCook found something on the ground with a metallic, tinfoil-like shine.

Visitor discovers 2.30-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds Park, 2nd-largest find of 2024

A visitor at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park discovered a 2.30-carat white diamond in the park's 37.5-acre search area, marking the second-largest find of 2024 and the third diamond over two carats found this year.

Hair found in truck helps police identify suspect in girl's 1995 disappearance

An Arkansas man who died in prison years ago has been identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 6-year-old Morgan Nick who went missing in 1995.

Arkansas police confirm 4th victim died in grocery store shooting

Police say a fourth victim has died a day after a shooting at an Arkansas grocery store. Nine others were also wounded.

Fordyce, Arkansas shooting leaves 3 dead, several wounded

An Arkansas grocery store shooting has left three people dead and several others wounded, including law enforcement.

Arkansas 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery on her birthday at state park

A 7-year-old Arkansas girl celebrating her birthday on a trip to the state's Crater of Diamonds State Park took home a big present after she found a nearly 3-carat diamond.

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.

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."

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.