Arkansas man gets 2 life terms, 835 years for killing police officer
Demarcus Donnell Parker, 27, was convicted Tuesday, Sept. 8, by a Crittenden County jury of first-degree murder, illegally shooting a weapon from a vehicle, and 21 related charges in the April 2018 shooting death of Forrest City officer Oliver Johnson, according to court documents.
Feds feared Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell might kill herself, AP source says
Federal officials were so worried that Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime confidante Ghislaine Maxwell might take her own life after her arrest that they took away her clothes and sheets and made her wear paper attire. That's according to an official familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press.
Hundreds test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas
Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees.
Televangelist Jim Bakker sued by second state over coronavirus treatment claims
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed the lawsuit in Arkansas against Bakker and Morningside Church Productions, just three months after the state of Missouri filed a similar lawsuit.
‘I prayed a lot and cried a lot’: Graduate beats COVID-19 and receives nursing degree
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
Dad treating patients at high risk hospital shares touching moment with son: 'We miss him'
A father working at a high risk hospital treating coronavirus patients can only see his 1-year-old through glass door.
Fire department hands out free meals for truck drivers in Arkansas
With many restaurants closing their doors, some firefighters in Arkansas have taken it upon themselves to help feed truckers whose meal options are dwindling.
Kindergartner dresses up as his school's security guard for 'Dress As Your Favorite Person Day,' reports say
Reports say that the student always had a fascination with Officer Cross and even said that he "keeps us safe from the bad guys."
Arkansas police officer prays for students at school’s flagpole everyday
A school resource officer in Wynne, Arkansas, is going viral for his daily act of kindness each morning before school starts.
Bald eagle shot and killed in Arkansas; $5,000 reward offered
Wildlife officials in Arkansas are searching for the person who shot and killed a bald eagle.
Police officer buys groceries for couple who allegedly tried to shoplift food for children
An Arkansas police officer tried to make good out of an unfortunate situation when he purchased groceries for a family that had allegedly attempted to shoplift from a local Walmart.
Arkansas toddler, 1, dies in house fire trying to rescue family dog: report
An Arkansas toddler died over the weekend after he ran back into a burning house to rescue the family dog, officials say.
Arkansas hunter dead after deer he shot apparently gets up, attacks him
A hunter in Arkansas died after a deer he shot turned the tables — and reportedly attacked him.
'I didn’t know that was there': Arkansas woman wearing bag of meth as hair bow during arrest
Jessica Kropp, 38, was arrested on several charges in Arkansas, including possession of meth.
College football players shave heads to stand in solidarity with beloved coach battling cancer
The Lyon College's football team in Arkansas is more than just a squad, it’s a brotherhood.
Woman finds 3.72-carat yellow diamond at state park in Arkansas
A 27-year-old woman found a 3.72-carat yellow diamond while searching for the gems at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
White Arkansas woman pulls gun on 4 black teens fundraising door-to-door
The wife of an Arkansas jail administrator was arrested and charged with assault several days after police say she pulled a gun on four black teenagers who were going door to door to raise money for their high school football team.
Longtime restaurant customers tip server with new car as ‘gift from God’
Longtime customers of an Arkansas restaurant tipped a server with a new car that she called “a gift from God.”