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April 22, 2023

Biden administration expected to announce plan to protect forests from fire, other climate change side affects

President Joe Biden's administration plans to craft a rule that will protect the nations forests from side effects of climate change such as fires.

April 14, 2023

Small plane crashes in Arkansas, killing sole occupant

A small plane crashed around 2 p.m. on Thursday in Arkansas, killing the sole occupant. Responding officers found the single-engine aircraft crashed into a quarry north of Hardy.

April 13, 2023

Oklahoma court rejects death row inmate's claim blaming father for rape, murder

The Oklahoma Court of Criminals on Thursday rejected inmate Anthony Sanchez's claim that his father was responsible for the 1996 crime that landed him on death row.

April 12, 2023

Gov. Huckabee Sanders to sign bill requiring parental permission for social media use for minors

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday will sign legislation requiring minors who want to use major social media apps to get permission from their parents.

April 12, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders approves overhaul of state's sentencing laws

An overhaul of Arkansas' sentencing laws was approved by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The legislation will require anyone convicted of certain offenses to serve 100% of their sentence.

April 10, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs off on $124M tax cut

Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders on Monday signed into law a measure cutting individual and corporate taxes by $124 million annually.

April 10, 2023

Bodies of missing Lotus drummer, son recovered from Arkansas lake after disappearing while kayaking

Chuck Morris, drummer of the band Lotus, and his 20-year-old son Charley, presumably drowned after failing to return from a kayaking trip on Beaver Lake in Arkansas last month.

April 7, 2023

Arkansas Legislature approves $6.2B budget plan, sentencing overhaul

Arkansas lawmakers on Friday approved a $6.2 billion budget proposal and an overhaul of the state's sentencing laws as its 89-day legislative session drew to a close.

April 7, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers approve bill that allows concealed carrying without a permit

Arkansas lawmakers approved a bill that would allow residents to carry handguns without a concealed carry permit. The bill will now be sent to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

April 6, 2023

Video captures moment Arkansas tornado 'almost took my life,' woman says

Kimberly Shaw has captured a video in Little Rock, Arkansas, showing the moment a tornado barreled down on her location, causing extensive damage.