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Arkansas town has almost no police protection after tiff over chief's raise: 'Matter of life or death'

March 21, 2023

Arkansas town has almost no police protection after tiff over chief's raise: 'Matter of life or death'

A handful of police officials in Parkin, Arkansas, are threatening to quit the job after the city council denied giving the police chief a raise, sparking alarm among residents.

Arkansas lawmakers approve bill increasing homestead tax credit

March 20, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers approve bill increasing homestead tax credit

Lawmakers in Arkansas approved a bill that would increase property tax credits for thousands of homeowners. The legislation will boost the tax credit from $375 to $425.

NTSB preliminary report shows strong winds during deadly Arkansas plane crash

March 20, 2023

NTSB preliminary report shows strong winds during deadly Arkansas plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board said that strong winds occurred during last month's deadly Arkansas plane crash. The airport reported a wind speed at 19 knots.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs bill allowing pro-life monument at state Capitol

March 20, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs bill allowing pro-life monument at state Capitol

A new Arkansas law would allow the creation of a pro-life monument near the state Capitol to mark the number of abortions performed before Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Arkansas book event interrupted by drag queens in 'disturbing' outfits as Kirk Cameron and guests speak

March 18, 2023

Arkansas book event interrupted by drag queens in 'disturbing' outfits as Kirk Cameron and guests speak

Kirk Cameron and publisher Brave Books faced opposition in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as they held a children's book event. Drag queens in black and white blocked the views of some attendees.

Arkansas Snapchat predator sentenced after tracking 13-year-old girl's location through app

March 17, 2023

Arkansas Snapchat predator sentenced after tracking 13-year-old girl's location through app

An Arkansas man used Spanchat to "induce" a 13-year-old girl "to send him nude images and videos of herself, amounting to child pornography under federal law."

Kirk Cameron rejects drag queen story time, is instead speaking about faith, family at Arkansas library

March 16, 2023

Kirk Cameron rejects drag queen story time, is instead speaking about faith, family at Arkansas library

Actor and writer Kirk Cameron will be in Fayetteville, Arkansas, along with his book publisher on Friday for a book reading event at the public library for families, sharing traditional values.

In Arkansas, transgender bathroom bill sent to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

March 16, 2023

In Arkansas, transgender bathroom bill sent to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

A transgender bathroom bill was sent to Gov. Sanders on Wednesday. The bill would not allow transgender students to use bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity.

Lucky Arkansas man finds 3.29-carat brown diamond at state park

March 15, 2023

Lucky Arkansas man finds 3.29-carat brown diamond at state park

Murfreesboro, Arkansas resident David Anderson found a 3.29-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this month. He has found over 400 gems since 2007.

Dogs and cats roam free as first cageless animal shelter in US opens in Arkansas

March 15, 2023

Dogs and cats roam free as first cageless animal shelter in US opens in Arkansas

Best Friends Animal Society has changed the model of animal sheltering by opening the first completely cageless Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville, Arkansas.