Arkansas woman sentenced after submitting false Medicaid claims for in-home care services
A West Memphis woman has been convicted of Medicaid fraud after investigators determined she billed the state program for services that were never provided. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the conviction of Kimberly Rios, 40, who was found guilty of one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class B felony.
North Little Rock police identify victim in Magnolia Street homicide
North Little Rock police have identified the man killed in an overnight shooting last week.
Goodcents Expands Arkansas Footprint With New Store in Fayetteville
March 10, 2026 // Franchising.com // FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Goodcents has announced it will open a brand-new store in Fayetteville this month. The new store, located just off US-71 Highway, will open for business March 19. The new store marks the third of Goodcents’ locations in Arkansas, with others in El Dorado and...
Mother of man that died in Arkansas care facility seeking $725k settlement
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The mother of a man who died while in the custody of the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) last September may now receive a six-figure settlement from the state. According to DHS, a resident at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center died on Sept....
Top puppy names in Arkansas released ahead of National Puppy Day
Camp Bow Wow released the most popular puppy names in Arkansas in honor of National Puppy Day, and offered tips for choosing the best name for a puppy.
New pizza restaurant coming to Bauxite; Now taking job applications
A new restaurant is preparing to open in the Bauxite Depot shopping center at 7076 Bauxite Hwy (Arkansas Hwy 183). They will bring a favorite food – pizza – to the growing community. Brothers John and David Pettit are working to open Railway Pizza in Bauxite. David Pettit...
Family seeking answers after woman struck, killed on Little Rock overpass
The Little Rock Police Department is investigating after a woman was struck and killed on a Little Rock overpass on March 1, leaving her family searching for answers and urging the driver involved to come forward.
Son of ex-Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson faces potential disbarment
A special judge will hold a hearing on March 18 to decide whether William Asa Hutchinson III, son of former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson, should lose his license to practice law following guilty pleas to drug possession and second-offense driving while intoxicated.
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk to join Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders for...
Turning Point USA Chairwoman and CEO Erika Kirk will join Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Wednesday to make an announcement.
Tornadoes hit Midwest, homes destroyed and heavy damage reported
Tornado watches and warnings were in effect across the central United States on the evening of March 10 and into the early hours of March 11, as meteorologists tracked a line of severe thunderstorms moving across the country. Communities in Illinois and Indiana were struck by tornadoes as the storms moved through....

















