Arkansas woman nearly gifts winning lottery ticket to ex-father-in-law

An Arkansas woman, Paula Penn of Texarkana, narrowly avoided giving away a winning lottery ticket to her ex-father-in-law, almost missing out on a $75,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

Tragedy strikes Arkansas college as father dies while helping son move into dorm

Jeremy Tillman, 45, tragically passed away while helping his son move into an Arkansas college dormitory. He collapsed, and despite attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Bodies of Lotus drummer, son recovered from Arkansas lake

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that the bodies were identified as those of Chuck Morris, 47, and his 20-year-old son, Charley Morris.

Tornadoes in Arkansas, Midwest kill at least 21 people

A monster storm system has torn through the South and Midwest spawning tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers, overturned vehicles and uprooted as people raced for shelter.

'Big Ugly' 3.29-carat diamond found at Arkansas state park

Park rangers said it's the largest diamond found at the park this year and the largest since last September.

Sheriff: 5 killed after small plane crashes in Arkansas

Five people died when a small airplane crashed near a Little Rock factory on Wednesday shortly after taking off, authorities said.

Man smashes church altar with sledgehammer, steals 1,500-year-old relics

“The sheriff reported that the man had wanted to break into the tabernacle, but looked up at the statue of Mary and decided he couldn't do that to her."

4-day-old baby killed by family dog in Arkansas, police say

The dog, a 3-year-old Siberian Husky, was subsequently euthanized in accordance with state law, according to reports.

Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in America

Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders becomes 1st woman elected Arkansas governor

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile Trump administration official in elected office.