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 Tornadoes: Texas Baptist Men sends second team of volunteers
Help is on the way for Arkansas residents affected by deadly tornadoes that tore through the state Friday.
Texas Baptist Men sending disaster relief crews to Arkansas after deadly tornadoes
On Saturday, the first team of volunteers from Texas Baptist Men started their trip from Dallas to Little Rock, where a deadly tornado left behind a path of devastation.
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.
North Texas youth pastor who sexually abused 14 girls released from prison early for good behavior
Robert Shiflet was released from prison on January 11, 2023, after serving 25 months behind bars for repeatedly sexually assaulting two girls.
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.
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 deputy killed during escort for Wreaths Across America
Detective Paul Daniel Newell,51, was killed in a traffic accident early Saturday morning.
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.
Starbucks barista appears to pray with customer at drive-thru
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.
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.
11-year-old Arkansas boy dies after being pulled into storm drain during heavy rainfall
The boy was playing near the retention pond during heavy rain and fell in, getting pulled into the storm drain due to the fast current.
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.
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.