Why flags are at half-staff in six states today, this weekend
Former Senators Bob Graham and David Pryor are among the Americans honored by state governors.
Thunderstorm map reveals path of severe weather forecast to hit 8 states
Parts of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas are set to be hit by extreme weather.
Rescue dog behaves like a "gentleman" when owner's Chihuahua steals his bed
Hailey Faria's rescue dog Trig appeared happy to make do with the smaller of two beds, though there may have been a heartbreaking reason for that.
Republican suggests protesters would be thrown off bridge in home state
Following several protests in California calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Senator Tom Cotton criticizes protesters.
City could receive four times' weekly rainfall in three days
Heavy rain was expected to fall in Arkansas through Wednesday morning.
Full list of national park closures for solar eclipse
Thousands of visitors across the U.S. will to flock to viewing spots as the total solar eclipse passes through 13 states.
Solar eclipse mass wedding will see hundreds of couples marry
The annual Total Eclipse of the Heart music festival has offered to host the mass wedding on April 8.
Freezing weather warning for 6 states as temperatures plummet
An early-morning frost is forecast for the mid-South on the heels of a weather system that brought blizzard conditions to the Plains earlier in the week.
Student loan forgiveness update as surprise tax sparks alarm
A handful of states currently treat student loan forgiveness as taxable income.
Senator confronted by Fox News host over loyalty to Trump: "Afraid of him"
Senator Tom Cotton faced questions Sunday morning from Fox News' Shannon Bream on the GOP's loyalty to former President Donald Trump.
Arkansas Justice: Harsh sentences, tough fines, inmate deaths
Newsweek series examines criminal justice issues in a state that ranks at the bottom on many metrics.
Scientists reveal secret world of fish "countries" that divide Arkansas
Researchers hope that their discovery will support more effective conservation strategies in the future.
Walmart shooting sees multiple people gunned down by checkout lane
Reports say that a man had a confrontation with two suspects before one of them fired 10 shots.
Freezing weather alerts in nine southern states for New Year's Eve
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory warnings as freezing temperatures are expected over New Year's.
'Not treated as humans': Critics say Arkansas neglects inmates' health
From mental health to physical well-being, states are required to care for those in their custody. Activists and some officials say Arkansas fails horribly.
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Man finds "spectacular" 4.87-carat diamond in state park
The amazing find was discovered at one of the few diamond-bearing sites in the world accessible to the public.
Chicken recall as urgent warning issued over plastic found inside products
An Arkansas poultry producer is recalling nearly 27,000 pounds of TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites after two complaints of "clear, hard plastic" in the product.
Who killed Marshall Ray Price? Family's desperate search for truth
Marshall Ray Price died of blunt force trauma. Arkansas investigators blame a jail boxing match. The family questions the official version of events.
How a brutal jail death exposes Arkansas' 'punishing' justice system
Marshall Ray Price was beaten inside a county jail in northeast Arkansas. A year later, no one has been charged in his death.
Republican governor bans employees from using certain words
Many terms banned in official state government use are focused on gender-neutral issues and can be used to refer to transgender or non-binary individuals.
China media rage at Arkansas forcing Chinese companies to give up land
Arkansas has ordered the subsidiary of a China-owned company to give up 160 acres of agricultural land.
China forced to give up land owned in US
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered Syngenta, a Chinese-owned agriculture tech firm, to relinquish its holdings in the state.
COVID map shows 9 states where cases are rising this month
The average test positivity in the past four weeks nationwide through September 23 was 13.8 percent, according to latest data from the CDC.
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Flash drought strikes the U.S. South, will continue into fall
U.S. Drought Monitor data shows that very dry spells across southern states have gotten significantly worse in the past three months.
COVID map shows 5 states with highest positive cases
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing, and updated shots are expected to be rolled out later in September.
COVID map shows 9 states where positive tests are rising
Texas and 8 other states had the most positive test results in late August, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The 15 least safe towns and cities in America
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was found to be the least safe town or city in the U.S. in a new study, while conversely, Yorktown Town in New York was the safest.