Little Rock Nine member Thelma Mothershed Wair dies at 83: 'She was always a fighter'
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
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.
Couple who allegedly tried to give away baby for beer, $1,000 arrested: Reports
One witness told investigators that the baby’s diaper was full and his buttocks and genitals were swollen.
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.
Woman unaware she was pregnant gives birth in Golden Corral, names baby after restaurant
The Arkansas woman was out with family at the restaurant when she went into active labor and gave birth to a baby boy.
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.
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.