December 16, 2023 Arkansas woman stabbed more than 70 times in ‘blitz attack’ by ‘good girl’ daughter: ‘So much brutality’ Arkansas widow Janie Ballard was murdered in 2003 at age 58. Her daughter Leslie MacKool and son-in-law Mike MacKool faced scrutiny by police.
December 12, 2023 AR attorney general blocks proposed amendment protecting access to government records Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has rejected the language for a proposed ballot measure that aimed to protect government records and meetings, citing a lack of clarity.
December 8, 2023 Arkansas State University System names interim president The Arkansas State University System's Board of Trustees voted Friday to name retired Mountain Home Chancellor Robin Myers its interim president.
December 5, 2023 Arkansas bars 'Young Turks' host Cenk Uygur from Democratic presidential primary Arkansas election officials have rejected Cenk Uygur, a Turkish-born online news personality, from the state's Democratic presidential primary ballot due to ineligibility.
December 5, 2023 Arkansas sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man in attempted traffic stop, prompting investigation A Washington County Sheriff's Office deputy in Arkansas fatally shot a man during an attempted traffic stop. The incident occurred when the man fled from the stop.
November 29, 2023 AR attorney general blocks proposed amendment to abortion ballot measure Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected the wording of a proposed ballot measure aimed at repealing the state's abortion ban and limiting restrictions.
November 29, 2023 Tennessee looks to become 10th state to pass universal school choice Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday unveiled a new statewide school choice program that will “empower parents" the freedom to choose where their kids get educated.
November 26, 2023 'Squatter bishop' shares defiant message amid war of words with rival congregation Two Arkansas congregations are involved in a bitter dispute over a historic church, with one congregation saying their church was stolen by a "squatter bishop."
November 22, 2023 Experts examine how Supreme Court could overhaul voting rights litigation in possible gerrymandering case A new voting rights case in Arkansas possibly bubbling up to the Supreme Court carries the potential to transform how voting rights are litigated across the country.
November 9, 2023 Bodycam shows terrified girl, 5, rescued from hidden closet compartment Arkansas police bodycam video captured a father freeing his daughter from a secret closet compartment after trying to prevent state authorities from taking her away.