Police officer buys groceries for couple who allegedly tried to shoplift food for children

An Arkansas police officer tried to make good out of an unfortunate situation when he purchased groceries for a family that had allegedly attempted to shoplift from a local Walmart. 

Former 911 dispatcher who told drowning woman to ‘shut up’ cleared of wrongdoing

The department received hundreds of phone calls saying Donna Reneau was disrespectful for scolding Debra Stevens as she sobbed and asked for help, at one point telling her to "shut up."

Officials: Slain Arkansas police officer 'ambushed' in patrol vehicle

Police say a man who “was looking for an officer to kill” drove into a police parking lot in Arkansas, approached an officer sitting in a patrol car and shot him point-blank in the head.

Maleah Davis' airway was restricted prior to her death, court documents say

Davis' stepfather, Derion Vence, was charged with injury to a child/serious bodily injury, and tampering with evidence, notably a human corpse.

Woman allegedly tells police ‘meth sandwich’ to blame for failed drug test

An Arkansas woman who was arrested on drug charges allegedly told police as she was being read her Miranda rights that if she failed a chemical drug test it would be due to the methamphetamine sandwich her brother fed her.

Longtime Prince musical director estimates he lost at least $100K in equipment during fire

A talented musician, who served for years in Prince's band, suffered a big loss last week. A fire at his home in Arkansas destroyed his studio and a great amount of equipment. Now, he is left picking up the pieces.