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August 12, 2022

Arkansas convicted rapist escapes from prison near Little Rock

An Arkansas convicted rapist has escaped from a prison in East Arkansas. Samuel Hartman was serving a life sentence for his crimes before escaping.

August 11, 2022

Arkansas lawmakers approve $500 million tax cut package, adjourn session

Arkansas lawmakers approved a $500 million tax cut package. The session adjourned without talking about the abortion ban, teacher raises, or any other issues Democrats hoped to discuss.

August 10, 2022

Arkansas paper tells Sarah Huckabee Sanders there's 'plenty of room' for op-ed after being called out for bias

A prominent Arkansas newspaper is responding to attacks leveled by GOP gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders for "refusing" to run her op-ed after printing her rival's.

August 9, 2022

Sarah Huckabee Sanders accuses Arkansas paper of bias for printing opponent's op-ed after 'refusing' hers

Republican candidate for Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders called out a local paper for bias after they refused to run her op-ed on education but ran one from her opponent.

August 8, 2022

Arkansas judge found dead in Mud Lake, investigated as accidental drowning

A judge from Arkansas has drowned in Mud Lake in Reydell, Arkansas. Jeremiah T Bueker was with his family before the fatal incident.

August 5, 2022

Arkansas attorney pleads guilty in role in defrauding farm programs

Everett Martindale, an Arkansas attorney, has pleaded guilty to his role in a conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He faces up to five years in prison.

July 25, 2022

Arkansas house fire kills 4 kids, 2 adults

Four children and two adults died in a house fire in northwestern Arkansas. One child was able to escape. Deputies are investigating the cause of the fire.

July 18, 2022

Arkansas: Ex-Little Rock police chief will not be charged in NYE shooting

A former police chief in Little Rock AK, will not be charged for firing his weapon outside of a convenience store on New Years Eve. Prosecutors said he was justified in his actions.

July 15, 2022

Tom Cotton on Biden's meeting with Saudi prince MBS: 'He created the worst of both worlds'

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said on Friday that President Biden ostracizing Saudi Arabia created the worst of both worlds while the commander in chief is trying to decrease gas prices.

July 15, 2022

5-year-old accidentally shoots, kills 8-year-old-brother in tragic accident

Police in Jefferson County, Arkansas responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a shooting involving a young toddler after the 5-year-old allegedly shot his older brother.