Sanders appoints South Arkansas residents to positions
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed or reappointed several South Arkansas residents to positions in state government. Jamie Pafford-Gresham, Hope — Term expires July 24, 2029. Reappointment. Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Larry Dorman, Montrose — Term expires June 30, 2027. Reappointment. Bradley Grah
TXKToday.com: State board suspends license of former Fouke superintendent over relationships with students
The Arkansas State Board of Education on Thursday, July 9, 2026 suspended the educator license of former Fouke School District Superintendent James “Jim” Buie for three years after finding he kissed two male students, allowed a student to live in his home and spent more than $1,000 of his own money on gifts for student
Suspect turns himself in after fire at Lake Cherrywood Park causes temporary closure
Sherwood, Ark. (KATV) — Officers of the Sherwood Police Department arrested a suspect linked to a fire that occurred at the Lake Cherrywood Park's playground that sustained damages, causing it to close. The City of Sherwood released a video that confirmed the park's closure. "We will do everything we...
Baby boy left in car seat for over 8 hours until he died at...
A 62-year-old woman in Arkansas is accused of leaving a baby inside a scorching vehicle for more than eight hours, causing his death. The post Baby boy left in car seat for over 8 hours until he died at 110 degrees because daycare worker counted the wrong number of children: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
ADE suspends Hope Academy license in Little Rock after infant death and manager arrest
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — The Arkansas Department of Education is suspending the license of Hope Academy in Little Rock after the death of an infant led to the arrest of a manager at the facility. Friday, June 10, ADE sent a letter made out to Hope Academy Inc....
Arkansas Attorney General’s office investigating AM Pyrotechnics
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has launched an investigation into AM Pyrotechnics after last-minute cancellations of fireworks shows in Arkansas and Missouri, following the company's tragic accident and subsequent bankruptcy.
The Diamond Crater of Arkansas This State Has the Only Public Diamond Mine in...
Nestled in the south of the United States, Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas offers a truly unique experience: the chance for anyone to dig for and keep real diamonds. This geological wonder is not only a testament to nature’s fascinating processes but also a destination where dreams of unearthing a sparkling g
AG Griffin donates $1M to US Marshals Museum’s fundraising campaign
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced on Friday a $1 million donation to the U.S. Marshals Museum's fundraising campaign.
Arkansas educator suspended for ethics violations including kissing students
On July 9, the Arkansas State Board of Education rendered its findings and conclusions based on the evidence.
Backyard Pig Laws in Arkansas: What You Need to Know Before Getting a Pig
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Arkansas has no single statewide law that bans backyard pigs outright, but that does not mean you can simply bring one home without doing your homework. The rules that govern pig ownership in the Natural State are set almost entirely at the lo
