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Crime May 28

‘Devil in the Ozarks’ who escaped prison likely still in Arkansas area: officials

Grant Hardin, ex-police chief serving time for murder and rape, escapes Arkansas prison. Officials warn public of his danger as search continues in Stone County.

Crime May 25

Manhunt underway after disgraced former police chief convicted of murder, rape escapes Arkansas prison

Arkansas authorities are searching for ex-police chief Grant Hardin, who escaped from prison on Sunday while he was serving time for murder and rape.

Travel May 5

Man finds 'candy-like' diamond while exploring Arkansas state park: 'Chance of a lifetime'

David DeCook, a resident of Minnesota, recently discovered a stunning 3.81-carat brown diamond while exploring Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park with his family.

VIDEO April 17

Sarah Huckabee Sanders: This is the definition of crazy

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders ridicules Democrats' 'out of touch' support for an alleged MS-13 member on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

Politics April 15

Arkansas moves to ban 'junk food' from SNAP program: 'Definition of crazy'

Arkansas seeks to ban junk food like soda and candy from SNAP and lead a national push for healthier benefits to “Make America Healthy Again."

Disasters March 16

Trump sends National Guard to tornado-ravaged Arkansas as 37 deaths reported across multiple states

President Donald Trump has activated the National Guard in tornado-struck Arkansas after storms ripped through multiple states over the weekend, leaving at least 37 dead.

Weather March 15

Tornado threat moves south after central states hit by massive storm

The threat of tornadoes moved east into the Mississippi Valley and the south on Saturday, just a day after a massive storm in several central states.

Politics March 10

Arkansas public school students will soon be required to take gun safety courses

The Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will be working together to provide age-appropriate firearms safety instruction to students.

Politics February 27

Top Intel Republican Tom Cotton seeking re-election to Senate in 2026

Senate Republican Conference Chairman Tom Cotton, R-Ark., announced on Thursday that he will seek re-election in 2026.

Politics February 26

The plan to confront China and kick out companies controlled by the Chinese Communist Party from the U.S.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced new legislation to shut down programs sponsored by China and stop China state-owned businesses from operating in Arkansas.

Politics February 26

New poll finds about half of rural young people feel job market pressures in their hometowns

A new poll from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation found nearly half of rural Americans do not believe they can find work at home.