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Police and Law Enforcement 6 days ago

Army vet dad runs for sheriff while charged with gunning down daughter's alleged sexual predator

Arkansas father Aaron Spencer runs for sheriff while awaiting trial for allegedly killing the man accused of sexually assaulting his daughter in July 2024.

Opinion October 6

GOV SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS: Here's how we can deliver conservative welfare reform

Arkansas pilots the 10:33 Initiative under Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, connecting welfare recipients with community advocates to transition from government dependency to careers.

Wild Nature October 4

Man dies in likely bear attack at Arkansas campsite days after sending photos of animal to family

Officials found a Missouri camper dead near Mt. Judea, Arkansas, with injuries consistent with a bear attack, marking the second such incident in a month.

Elections September 30

Top GOP senator steps up efforts to protect Republican majority in 2026 midterms

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton backs Representative Ashley Hinson for Iowa's open Senate seat as Republicans work to defend their 53-47 majority in 2026.

Family Travel September 25

Oklahoma family uncovers 'really neat' diamond at state park, thanks to dollar store tools

An Oklahoma family discovered a 2.79-carat brown diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, thanks to sand-digging tools from a dollar store.

Arkansas September 6

Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear, hospitalized with 'extensive' injuries

Vernon Patton, 72, underwent surgery after suffering extensive injuries from a bear attack in Arkansas, the first documented attack on humans in at least 25 years.

VIDEO August 21

DC National Guard's role is 'entirely appropriate,' Sen. Tom Cotton argues

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., commends President Donald Trump possibly joining Washington, D.C., police on patrol and defends the National Guard's 'entirely appropriate role' on 'The Story.'

Politics August 20

Hillary Clinton slapped with ethics complaint targeting her law license over role in Russiagate scandal

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's law license could be in jeopardy after a government watchdog group filed a complaint to the Arkansas Bar Association

Arkansas August 15

Manhattan woman finds 2.3-carat diamond for engagement ring after three-week quest

Manhattan resident Micherre Fox spent three weeks at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas before discovering a 2.3-carat white diamond for her engagement ring.

U.S. August 14

Alleged Devil's Den killer investigated in multiple unsolved murders across US that have one thing in common

Authorities in Wisconsin and Vermont are taking a closer look at Andrew McGann as they revisit the murders of people killed on hiking trails. McGann pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.

Border security August 13

Three states sign new agreements with ICE for expanded immigration enforcement operations

West Virginia governor announces comprehensive ICE partnership using 287(g) authority, enlisting state police and National Guard for immigration enforcement.

Arkansas August 13

Appeals court allows Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender transition care for minors to be enforced

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas' first-in-the-nation law prohibiting doctors from providing gender transition medical treatment to minors.

U.S. August 11

Death penalty possible after 'random' hiking murders left children without mom and dad: former prosecutor

Andrew James McGann could face the death penalty if convicted of killing a couple at Devil's Den State Park in Washington County, Arkansas.

Arkansas August 10

Friends unveil Devil's Den couple's haunting final message before deadly park ambush

Andrew James McGann arrested for murdering Clinton and Cristin Brink at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas, couple known for being devoted parents.

U.S. August 7

Family vacation hotspot on edge after parents randomly murdered in front of their kids

Andrew James McGann is accused of killing a young married couple at Devil's Den State Park in late July, located in a family vacation hotspot.

Arkansas August 5

Devil’s Den witnesses describe suspect’s ‘death stare’ minutes before murders: report

Witnesses at Devil's Den State Park say they received a 'death stare' from Andrew James McGann minutes before he allegedly murdered Clinton and Cristen Brink.

Religion August 5

Federal judge blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments law in certain districts

Families successfully challenge Arkansas law mandating Ten Commandments in schools as federal judge grants temporary injunction for four districts.

Arkansas August 5

Accused Devil’s Den killer passed background checks and entered classrooms full of kids, expert says

Former teacher accused of killing Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil's Den State Park had moved frequently between school districts without raising red flags.

Arkansas August 2

Teacher accused of Arkansas hiking murders bounced between 4 districts in 3 states

Andrew McGann, 28, moved between Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas school districts before allegedly killing Clinton and Cristen Brink in front of their children.

Arkansas August 2

Arkansas hiking murders: Timeline reveals teacher suspect’s route from classroom to courtroom

Arkansas teacher Andrew McGann arrested for allegedly stabbing married couple Clinton and Cristen Brink to death during random attack at Devil's Den State Park.

VIDEO August 1

Devil's Den double-murder suspect appears in court

Andrew James McGann made his first court appearance after allegedly murdering a couple hiking with their daughters in Arkansas.

Arkansas August 1

Video shows Arkansas hiking murder suspect arrested mid-haircut

Surveillance video shows Andrew James McGann's arrest at Arkansas salon during a haircut for Devil's Den State Park double murder of Clinton and Cristen Brink.

Arkansas July 31

Arkansas hikers killed: What we know about teacher charged with murdering couple in front of children

Arkansas State Police capture teacher Andrew McGann after a multi-day search for a suspect in Devil's Den State Park hiking trail double murder case.

US July 30

Arkansas man charged with capital murder after killing parents in front of daughters at Devil’s Den State Park

Arkansas State Police arrest James Andrew McGann in connection with killing of married couple Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil's Den State Park Saturday.

Arkansas July 29

Manhunt intensifies for Arkansas suspect likely injured in fatal attack of couple

Arkansas police said the killer of a couple who were hiking at Devil's Den State Park likely sustained injuries in the attack and released a sketch of a person of interest wanted for questioning.

Arkansas July 28

Couple killed at Arkansas' Devil's Den State Park 'died heroes protecting their little girls,' family says

Arkansas State Police said Monday they are investigating "any and all tips" in the search for the suspect accused of killing Clinton and Cristen Brink.

Arkansas July 27

Arkansas couple killed at Devil's Den State Park while hiking with young daughters; suspect at large

Police are searching for a killer after a husband and wife were murdered while hiking with their young daughters at a remote state park in Arkansas.

Crime July 11

‘Devil in the Ozarks’ investigators uncover how murderer escaped prison before manhunt

The 'Devil in the Ozarks' escaped prison wearing a makeshift uniform before being captured 13 days later just 1.5 miles from the facility, leading to firing of two prison employees.

Media June 12

Arkansas families sue to keep 10 Commandments out of classroom before new law takes effect

Some Arkansas families have sued to block a law mandating displays of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, arguing the religious displays create a coercive environment for students of other beliefs.

MAHA June 10

Trump admin approves waivers for 3 states to ban soda, other junk food from public food programs

Three states received federal waivers to prohibit participants in food assistance programs from buying junk food, bringing the total to six states reforming their food stamp programs.