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.
Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime
Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.
Judge blocks federal executions; administration appeals
A U.S. district judge on Monday ordered a new delay in federal executions, hours before the first lethal injection was scheduled to be carried out at a federal prison in Indiana.
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.
Kindergarten teacher does wedding ‘first look’ with students in heartwarming photoshoot
Before the pandemic, a bride-to-be did a “first look” with her kindergarten class and their reaction’s were priceless.
‘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.
Tornado rips through Jonesboro, Arkansas
A tornado has damaged Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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.
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.
Gunman dead, 2 officers hurt in shooting at Arkansas Walmart
The shooting was reported mid-morning Monday in Forrest City, about 85 miles east of Little Rock.
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 baby with rare genetic disorder receives potentially live-saving, $2.1 million treatment
Josephine Gilmore is reportedly the first baby in the state to have the $2.1 million injection paid for by insurance.
Former 911 dispatcher who told drowning woman to ‘shut up’ cleared of wrongdoing
The department received hundreds of phone calls saying Donna Reneau was disrespectful for scolding Debra Stevens as she sobbed and asked for help, at one point telling her to "shut up."
Arkansas authorities: Slain cop shot 10 times in head
A police officer who was killed in his patrol car in northwest Arkansas was shot 10 times in the head and his killer was interested in anti-law enforcement groups, sheriffs officials said Friday in releasing video from the scene and autopsy details.
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.
Chemistry professors accused of making meth
In a case that is drawing comparisons to the television show “Breaking Bad,” a pair of chemistry professors in Arkansas have been arrested and accused of making meth on school grounds.
Service dog given own spot in elementary school yearbook
Good dog, Tosha!