Teacher Under Investigation for Allegedly Taping Two Children to Chairs
The mother of one of the children has filed a police report, contacted the Department of Homeland Security, and is exploring the option of suing the school and the teacher.
Trump Endorses Sen. John Boozman, Who Refused Effort to Overturn Election
In February, GOP Senator John Boozman said that "Trump bears some responsibility for what happened" during the Capitol riot.
Arkansas GOP Accuse State Senator Who Quit of Ploy for Governor Bid
Jim Hendren, whose family is steeped in GOP politics, left the party to become an independent after the Capitol riots on January 6.
GOP's $10 Minimum Wage Plan Criticized for Being Lower than Arkansas' $11
"Incrementally increasing a pitiful 7.25 wage to $10 over 5 yrs is a cruel joke. Poverty cannot be overcome just by $2.75/hour more," Democratic Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib wrote.
Dog Stuck in Frozen Pond With His Owner Rescued by Police
"We're lucky to have somebody like Officer Ward in this neighborhood," Arkansas resident DeVon Fowler recalled.
GOP Arkansas Governor Comes Out Against Trump 2024 Run
Governor Asa Hutchinson said the former president "should not define our future. We have got to define it for ourself."
Republicans Have No Political Home Post-Trump: State Senator Who Quit GOP
Arkansas state senator Jim Hendren told CNN many Republicans in his state wanted a "return to normalcy."
Capitol Riot Suspect Faces 40-Year Sentence for Beating Officer With Flag
Two of the charges brought against the Arkansas man carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
Arkansas State Senator Jim Hendren Leaves GOP, Registers as Independent
Hendren cited political divisiveness, Trump's treatment of veterans, the Capitol riot and lies about election fraud as reasons for leaving the Republican Party.
Tim Griffin Exits Arkansas Gov. Race Amid Sarah Huckabee Sanders 'Tsunami'
"I think realistically there's just almost nothing any other candidate can do against the tsunami that is Sarah Huckabee Sanders at this point," pollster Janine Parry told Newsweek.
Sarah Sanders Raises $1 Million in Four Days for Arkansas Governor Run
No Democratic candidates have announced their intention to run for governor of Arkansas in 2022 so far.
Trump Endorses 'Warrior' Sarah Sanders for Arkansas Governor
The former president previously tipped her to run for the role, suggesting in 2019 that she would "do very well."
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Is Running for Arkansas Governor
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted a campaign video announcing her bid for governor of her native Arkansas.
Arkansas Man, 20, Dies After Being Shot in 'Tragic' Hunting Incident
The victim, Jared James Sykes, 20, was taken to Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville with a single gunshot wound, where he died from his injuries.
Man Pictured With Feet On Pelosi's Desk Says He Was Looking For a Bathroom
"I didn't do anything. I didn't breach the doors. I got shoved in. I didn't mean to be there", he said.
Demand for ICU Beds Is Forecast to Peak in These States Within 7 Days
The number of hospital beds needed across the country is projected to peak in just over a week, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Tom Cotton Won't Oppose Electoral College Vote, GOP Has 'No Chance'
Cotton warned that Dems may deny future GOP president-elects who don't win the popular vote from taking office if Senate Republicans undermine the process during Wednesday's joint session vote.
Doctor Wipes Away $650,000 in Debt From 200 Cancer Patients' Bills
Dr. Omar Atiq, an oncologist who founded a cancer treatment center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, sent out a holiday greeting to patients before Christmas, letting them know their outstanding payments would be cleared.
Arkansas Woman Pays for Over $28,000 in Groceries for Local Families
"I was like, I'm going to buy groceries," Ashley Ann Jones, a 35-year-old Little Rock resident, said while speaking to KLRT-TV in Little Rock. "Story after story about people getting laid off, or furloughed or just lost their company."
COVID-19 Was the Leading Cause of Death in 20 U.S. States Last Month
Virus infections preceded more deaths than other leading causes in many of those states before the start of November.
Arkansas Man Arrested After Woman Repeatedly Stabbed in Burger King
Michael Robinson is being held on a charge of battery in the first degree after the stabbing in Fort Smith, Arkansas on Friday.
Arkansas Man Suffers Racist Abuse After Displaying Inflatable Black Santa
Chris Kennedy received a letter telling him to leave the area and take the inflatable, which has featured in his Christmas display for three years, with him.
Arkansas Home Shot At After Man Threw Out Boys Hiding In Daughter's Bedroom
The shooting took place shortly after a man woke up and found two teenage boys in his daughter's room in Little Rock, Arkansas.
5 States Expanding COVID Restrictions After Resisting During First Wave
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem continues to resist widespread public calls for increased mitigation protocols—despite skyrocketing COVID-19 cases reported throughout the state.
More Than 270 Doctors Ask Arkansas Gov. to Impose More COVID Restrictions
The physicians implored Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson to enforce a universal mask mandate, close bars and gyms and restrict indoor gatherings.
Bodycam Video Shows Officer Run Into Burning Home, Rescue Couple And Dog
Officer Carson Howard ran into a residence that was engulged in flames "without regard for his own safety," the Conway Police Department said.
Hunt for 'Armed and Dangerous' Suspect Accused of Killing Arkansas Officer
Police are searching for a suspect identified as 29-year-old Latarius Howard, aka L.T. Truitt.
GOP Governor Says Trump's Mask Messaging 'Confusing'
"The communication as to what we need to do is an important part as well," said Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
GOP Arkansas Senate Candidate Was Dismissed From School Over KKK Costume
Charles Edward Beckham III, who is running in Arkansas' District 12, made students suffer "emotional harm" after they saw him in the outfit in 2000.
Maskless Woman Jailed After Hitting Store Worker When Refused Service
The woman reportedly attempted to steal a bag of chips after the employee asked her to either leave the shop or wear a mask.