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January 2, 2024

Off-duty Arkansas officer kills shoplifting suspect who attacked him with a knife, police say

An Arkansas shoplifting suspect was fatally shot on New Year's Eve, following an incident in which he pulled out a knife and stabbed an officer in the hand.

January 1, 2024

Arkansas police chase ends in arrest of suspect linked to Maine co-worker's murder

A suspect was arrested in Arkansas after a police chase following the death of a co-worker in Waterville, Maine on Sunday. Shots were fired during the arrest, police say.

December 24, 2023

Arkansas man arrested for allegedly having 6 homemade bombs; held on $1 million bond

An Arkansas man is being held on $1 million bond after he was found to be in possession of six pipe bombs and attempted to flee the country in a kayak to avoid court in Texas.

December 20, 2023

Arkansas judge threatens to drop state AG's lawsuit against Corrections Board

Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox on Tuesday threatened to dismiss Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin's lawsuit against the Corrections Board.

December 18, 2023

Arkansas sheriff ordered to give up law enforcement duties amid obstruction, concealment charges

A federal judge has issued an order directing Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner in southwest Arkansas to relinquish all law enforcement duties.

December 16, 2023

Arkansas woman stabbed more than 70 times in ‘blitz attack’ by ‘good girl’ daughter: ‘So much brutality’

Arkansas widow Janie Ballard was murdered in 2003 at age 58. Her daughter Leslie MacKool and son-in-law Mike MacKool faced scrutiny by police.

December 12, 2023

AR attorney general blocks proposed amendment protecting access to government records

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has rejected the language for a proposed ballot measure that aimed to protect government records and meetings, citing a lack of clarity.

December 8, 2023

Arkansas State University System names interim president

The Arkansas State University System's Board of Trustees voted Friday to name retired Mountain Home Chancellor Robin Myers its interim president.

December 5, 2023

Arkansas bars 'Young Turks' host Cenk Uygur from Democratic presidential primary

Arkansas election officials have rejected Cenk Uygur, a Turkish-born online news personality, from the state's Democratic presidential primary ballot due to ineligibility.

December 5, 2023

Arkansas sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man in attempted traffic stop, prompting investigation

A Washington County Sheriff's Office deputy in Arkansas fatally shot a man during an attempted traffic stop. The incident occurred when the man fled from the stop.