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August 30, 2023

Child rapist who made jet ski prison escape allegedly with family help captured after year on the run

Local and federal authorities have arrested Arkansas fugitive Samuel Hartman, who was convicted of raping a minor in 2013 and escaped prison last August with help from family.

August 29, 2023

4 students hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at the University of Arkansas

Health authorities are probing an E. coli outbreak affecting University of Arkansas students, with dozens showing symptoms and at least four requiring hospital treatment.

August 27, 2023

Arkansas dad tragically dies after helping son move into college dorm: 'He was selfless'

Russellville resident Jeremy Tillman passed away after helping his son move into his dorm at Arkansas State University on August 19, likely from overexertion, his fiancée said.

August 24, 2023

Arkansas dispatcher dies after being shot in Little Rock ambulance service's parking lot

An ambulance dispatcher from Little Rock, Arkansas, was killed in the service's parking lot over the weekend. Her estranged husband was charged with her killing.

August 23, 2023

Man pleads guilty to firebombing police cars during Floyd unrest in Little Rock

Mujera Benjamin Lung'aho, 33, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, pleaded guilty Wednesday to firebombing police vehicles during the George Floyd demonstrations of 2020.

August 23, 2023

Visiting Arkansas: See Little Rock and experience Hot Springs during your vacation

The state of Arkansas is home to tourist attractions such as Hot Springs National Park, Little Rock Central High School and the William J. Clinton Presidential Library.

August 22, 2023

Arkansas' top education official set to review AP African American Studies materials

Arkansas Education Secretary Jacob Oliva asked schools that offer an AP African American Studies course to send their materials for review to ensure that it complies with state law.

August 21, 2023

Arkansas Department of Education throws down gauntlet on CRT, demands public schools turn over materials

The Arkansas Department of Education called on school superintendents to turn over materials for the recently pulled AP African American Studies pilot program.

August 17, 2023

Huckabee Sanders pushes back on criticism after Arkansas removes AP African American studies course

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends her state's removal of AP African American studies in school on "America's Newsroom."

August 16, 2023

Wanted Georgia man arrested after applying for job at Arkansas police department

Arkansas police arrested a wanted man from Georgia on Tuesday after he attempted to apply for a position with the Monticello Police Department.