Woman Kept Mom's Mummified Body Wrapped in Newspapers at Home: Police
Authorities in Arkansas were first alerted when Gloria Pike's brother informed them he had not seen his sister for several months.
Arkansas Governor Hutchinson Regrets Signing Mask Ban Into Law
Hutchinson said he signed the law because cases were "at a very low point." He is urging the state legislature to amend the law.
Over 160 Students Already in COVID Quarantine in Arkansas School District
The quarantine began just after the first week of new classes, following several reports of positive coronavirus tests.
GOP Rep. Crawford Says 'Don't Know' If COVID-19 Worse Than Common Cold
"I believe that the COVID virus is real," GOP Rep. Rick Crawford said. "However, I don't know that it's any worse than the common cold."
Asa Hutchison Met With Jeers During COVID Event
Governor Hutchinson faced backlash from hecklers as he attempted to promote COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday.
Walmart Requiring Employees at HQ, Some Other Managers to Get Vaccine
"We're asking our leaders, which already have a higher vaccination rate, to make their example clear," said spokesman Scott Pope told the Associated Press.
Joe Biden Scrambles to Get U.S. Vaccinated As Delta Variant Grips Country
The president is asking states and cities to use federal rescue funds to provide $100 payments as an incentive for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Couple Accused of Collecting Over $31K for Son's Fake Health Problems
"It's sad and it's sickening that parents would put their own child at risk, at health risk, for their own profit," Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said.
Arkansas Hospital Says Not a Single ICU Patient is Vaccinated
"I've got a 20-year-old right now that's on life support and he's a crazy, healthy kid," Dr. Eric Bravo said. "I don't know why he got it. He didn't get vaccinated. But I would never in my wildest dreams think a 20-year-old would be on a ventilator with COVID."
Mom Charged With Child Endangerment, Accused of Munchausen by Proxy
Munchausen by proxy occurs with caregivers "who intentionally harm or describe non-existent symptoms in their children to get the attention given to the family of someone who is sick."
Arkansas Governor Faces Pushback on COVID Vaccines
"Those are obviously erroneous," Hutchinson said.
Texas, Florida Lead U.S. in COVID Cases
Florida is at 340.7 cases per 100,000 residents, while Texas has 108.7 cases per 100,000 residents. The Sunshine State landed on the CDC's most severe category for cases-by-population.
Arkansas Gov: State's Conservative Leanings Account for Low Vaccine Rates
"We're a very rural state," Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson said during a new interview.
Woman in Hospital for a Month With COVID Has Nearly $1M in Medical Bills
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences says that its average bill for a COVID patient was nearly $25,000 with ICU stays much more expensive.
Arkansas, Ohio Govs Hope FDA Full Vaccine Approval Will Raise Inoculations
"My concern is that...some people are not being vaccinated who would be vaccinated and those people are going to die," Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said.
Judge Blocks Arkansas' Transgender Treatment Ban From Taking Effect
"To pull this care midstream from these patients, or minors, would cause irreparable harm," U.S. District Court Judge Jay Moody said.
Four States Seeing Major Spikes in COVID Cases Due to Delta Variant
Florida has seen a fivefold increase, while Alaska's average has gone up fourfold and Mississippi's has tripled. Arkansas has also seen a spike in cases.
Mom Regrets Not Vaccinating Daughter in Fight for Her Life on Ventilator
"I just had a false sense of security that it was just like the flu and it wasn't that serious," the Arkansas woman said after her child ended up in hospital.
Arkansas Mom Pleads for Teens to Get Vaccinated After Daughter Gets COVID
"I just want people to get their kids their shots....I wish I would've made better choices for her," Angela Morris said.
Truck Carrying 20,000 Pounds of Ramen Noodles Crashes Into Lake
Pictures released by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission showed the truck lying on its side in a shallow portion of Lake Conway in Arkansas.
Ex-NFL Player Says Democrats 'Taken Over by Radical Socialists'
Bequette's campaign site touts him as "a true conservative who will advance the Trump conservative agenda."
GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson Calls Out Conservative 'Obstinance' Toward Vaccines
"We all suffer the same consequence if the Delta variant hits us and we're not vaccinated," the Arkansas governor said.
Lost Dog Found 1,600 Miles Away Reunited With Family 10 Years Later
Razzle's 10-year odyssey finally entered its final chapter when he was flown back to his family in Arkansas, having made it all the way to California.
California Adds to State-Funded Travel Ban List Due to Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday that Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia are being added to California's list.
DOJ Says Recent Anti-Trans Laws in Two States Violate 14th Amendment
In addition, the DOJ said the West Virginia law against trans athletes competing in women's sports violates Title IX, which bans discrimination on the basis of sex.
Richard Barnett, Alleged Capitol Rioter, Asks for Car Show Travel Release
Barnett's attorney says his client needs to attend the Arkansas car show to make money for his family.
Basketball Coach Filmed Allegedly Choking Referee After Team Loses Game
The youth team from Arkansas was kicked out of the tournament following the incident in Wichita, Kansas, on June 12.
Critical Race Theory Is Banned in These States
Florida, Arkansas, Idaho and Oklahoma have all banned the academic theory, which examines the ways race and racism intersect with politics, culture and the law.
Nicole Harper Incident Throws Spotlight on Police's Use of PIT Maneuver
Harper was two months pregnant when her SUV was flipped over by an Arkansas state trooper trying to force her to pull over.
Arkansas Police Officer Who Flipped Pregnant Woman's Car Faces No Charges
Footage of the incident from July 2020 has been released as the woman launches a lawsuit against the state trooper.