Arkansas

Arkansas sheriff's deputy among 2 people killed in shooting, police say A Stone County sheriff's deputy is among two people killed in what is believed to be an officer-involved shooting, the Arkansas State Police said. A third perso... by Stephen Simpson - July 18, 2019

Northeast Arkansas police investigating double homicide, officials say Northeast Arkansas authorities are investigating what appears to be a double homicide that occurred at a Jonesboro apartment complex, officials said. by Stephen Simpson - July 18, 2019

Heat advisory in effect for northern part of Arkansas Heat advisories are still in effect for most of the northern half of Arkansas as the combination of heat and humidity is creating high heat index values, the we... by Stephen Simpson - July 18, 2019

After 132 years, Catholic elementary school in west Arkansas to close; financial problems cited An elementary school that has been operating in Fort Smith for more than a century will close its doors because of financial problems, the Diocese of Little Roc... by Stephen Simpson - July 18, 2019

Arkansas man dies after exploring sunken freighter while scuba diving in the Florida Keys ISLAMORADA, Fla. — An Arkansas man is dead after scuba diving to a depth of 112 feet off the coast of the Florida Keys. by The Associated Press - July 18, 2019

Agencies dial in on Little Rock crime Police leaders touted regional and national cooperation efforts to decrease crime and announced a plan for an in-house ballistics testing unit during a multiage... by Clara Turnage - July 18, 2019

Stores' value debated in Pulaski County hearing on Walmart's tax challenge As Walmart Inc. started making its case Wednesday to cut its Pulaski County property-tax assessments by nearly half, its two witnesses didn't say the phrase "da... by Eric Besson - July 18, 2019

4 soaked Arkansas counties take stock after deluge from Barry damages roads, numerous buildings Recovery efforts were underway Wednesday in southeastern and south-central Arkansas after the remnants of Tropical Depression Barry dumped more than 11 inches o... by Stephen Simpson - July 18, 2019

In filing, state disputes abortion-law concerns Three new Arkansas abortion laws are "commonsense," impose no burdens on women's access to abortion and should not be blocked by a judge, attorneys for the stat... by Kat Stromquist - July 18, 2019

Kidnapping trial moved to Ozark; defendant released in college student's killing accused in ’18 case The kidnapping trial of Gary Dunn has been moved from Russellville to Ozark, and the jury can hear of his second-degree battery conviction for attacking a femal... by Bill Bowden - July 18, 2019

Retroactive raise planned as a 'thank you' in North Little Rock North Little Rock's city employees did extra work and put in long hours without complaints during flooding in June and more recent damaging storms, Mayor Joe Sm... by Jake Sandlin - July 18, 2019

Little Rock group to start opioid-deaths state database Using information from death certificates, hospitals, coroners and other sources, a Little Rock nonprofit research group plans to create a database of opioid-re... by Andy Davis - July 18, 2019

Mistrial ordered in killing near former Hot Springs nightclub; juror said to know victim A mistrial related to alleged juror misconduct was declared Wednesday afternoon near the end of closing statements in the first-degree murder trial of a Hot Sp... by Steven Mross - July 18, 2019

Central Arkansas school district hires armed officers Ten armed, commissioned school security officers are joining the employee ranks in the Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District. by Cynthia Howell - July 18, 2019

Some river traffic returns at Little Rock port Flooding that stalled barges on the Arkansas River last month has retreated enough to allow limited traffic in and out of the Port of Little Rock. by Noel Oman - July 18, 2019

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