Inmate charged in decades-old cold case murder, Arkansas authorities say
In a significant development, the Arkansas State Police have charged 48-year-old inmate Rick Allen Headley with first-degree murder in a decades-old cold case.
In a significant development, the Arkansas State Police have charged 48-year-old inmate Rick Allen Headley with first-degree murder in a decades-old cold case.
Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at country club splash pad
According to the CDC, amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm water.
According to the CDC, amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm water.
9/11 Survivor Tree seedlings gifted to Uvalde, Waukesha and Little Rock
Through an annual tradition, the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum gives this symbol of hope to communities recovering from unthinkable tragedy.
Through an annual tradition, the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum gives this symbol of hope to communities recovering from unthinkable tragedy.
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.
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.
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.
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill could be released from prison early
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill could be released from prison earlier than expected.
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill could be released from prison earlier than expected.
Arkansas law requiring parental consent for minors to create social media accounts temporarily blocked
The Social Media Safety Act was set to take effect Friday, Sept. 1, and would have been the first in the nation to be implemented.
The Social Media Safety Act was set to take effect Friday, Sept. 1, and would have been the first in the nation to be implemented.
Rapist who escaped from prison using jet ski is captured, authorities say
Samuel Paul Hartman, 39, was arrested along with his wife, his mother and his mother’s boyfriend.
Samuel Paul Hartman, 39, was arrested along with his wife, his mother and his mother’s boyfriend.
4 University of Arkansas students hospitalized after E. coli outbreak
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to the University of Arkansas.
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to the University of Arkansas.
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.
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.
Arkansas highway left a mess after truck spills nacho cheese
It was possibly the cheesiest highway shutdown in history.
It was possibly the cheesiest highway shutdown in history.
Frisco police apologize after mistake leads to Arkansas family being held at gunpoint
Frisco police said an officer’s mistake led to a “high risk" traffic stop where a family was held at gunpoint.
Frisco police said an officer’s mistake led to a “high risk" traffic stop where a family was held at gunpoint.
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
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.
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.
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
6 indicted for stealing, selling body parts from Harvard Medical School, Arkansas morgues
"Robbing families of the remains of their loved ones is an unconscionable act and confounds our collective sense of decency,” said Christopher Nielsen, inspector in charge of the Philadelphia Division of the Postal Inspection Service.
"Robbing families of the remains of their loved ones is an unconscionable act and confounds our collective sense of decency,” said Christopher Nielsen, inspector in charge of the Philadelphia Division of the Postal Inspection Service.
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.
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.
Video: Former sheriff Victor Hill posts video of himself boarding private jet for prison
Victor Hill was ordered last week to report to FCI Forrest City Low in Forrest City, Arkansas, at noon on Monday.
Victor Hill was ordered last week to report to FCI Forrest City Low in Forrest City, Arkansas, at noon on Monday.
Bodies of Lotus drummer, son recovered from Arkansas lake
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that the bodies were identified as those of Chuck Morris, 47, and his 20-year-old son, Charley Morris.
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that the bodies were identified as those of Chuck Morris, 47, and his 20-year-old son, Charley Morris.
Kansas passes transgender bathroom bill; Arkansas approves own version of legislation
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.