July 26, 2019 Drug-filled football thrown into Arkansas prison, officials say A football containing drugs and cell phones was tossed over the fence of an Arkansas prison this week, according to officials.
July 24, 2019 Judge temporarily blocks new Arkansas pro-life laws A federal judge blocked three new abortion restrictions from taking effect Wednesday in Arkansas, including a measure that opponents say would likely force the state's only surgical abortion clinic to close.
July 21, 2019 Heat wave relief in sight after scorching temps blamed for several deaths, buckled roads A dangerous heat wave that has seared more than 200 million Americans from the Central U.S. to the East Coast over the weekend is about to come to an end, after being linked to several deaths, canceling events, and even causing roads to buckle.
July 19, 2019 Ex-New York Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus dies of heat stroke at age 32 Former New York Giants offensive lineman and Super Bowl winner Mitch Petrus has died in Arkansas of apparent heat stroke age just 32.
July 18, 2019 Arkansas sheriff's deputy killed in shooting after responding to domestic call, police say An Arkansas sheriff’s deputy was one of two people shot and killed Thursday after he responded to a call in a rural part of the state, police said.
July 16, 2019 Convicted serial killer Samuel Little may be linked to death of Arkansas woman A convicted serial killer who has confessed to 90 murders in the span of 35 years and was known for sketching portraits of his victims may be linked to a death of a woman in Arkansas, according to officials.
July 14, 2019 Barry threatens Louisiana, Arkansas, downgraded to tropical depression Tropical Depression Barry dumped rain as it slowly swept inland through Gulf Coast states Sunday, sparing New Orleans from a direct hit but stoking fears elsewhere of flooding, tornadoes, and prolonged power outages.
June 26, 2019 Dozens of uniformed service members attend funeral of 5-year-old who wanted to be 'Army Man' Dozens of service members Tuesday attended the funeral of a 5-year-old Arkansas boy who wanted to be an “Army Man” when he grew up after he lost his battle with cancer last week.
June 25, 2019 Arkansas judge asks court to allow him to hear death penalty-related cases again An Arkansas judge is petitioning the state Supreme Court to restore his judicial power to preside over capital punishment-related cases after he was disqualified from those duties following his participation in an anti-death penalty protest outside the governor's mansion two years ago.
June 25, 2019 Ex-Arkansas state senator pleads guilty to tax fraud, bribery in corruption probe A former Arkansas state lawmaker who is the nephew of Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson pleaded guilty Tuesday to accepting bribes from lobbyists and filing a false tax return.
