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Little Rock officer faces charges in Benton case

A Little Rock police officer who has been relieved of duty following an alleged incident in Benton is facing reduced criminal charges, according to authorities.
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National “Teen Takeover” trend raises concerns, Arkansas police monitoring activity

A growing nationwide trend known as “teen takeovers” is drawing attention from law enforcement agencies across Arkansas, even as some parents argue efforts to prevent the gatherings could infringe on constitutional rights.
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14 Things Arkansas Residents Take for Granted That Everyone Else Wants

If you ask most Arkansans what makes their state special, they might mention the scenery, the lakes, or the friendly people. But after living there for years, it’s easy to overlook some of the things visitors instantly fall in love with. The truth is that plenty of Americans would gladly trade their crowded cities and
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Arkansas Girls State counselors demand reform after mass resignation

Seventy-four out of the 78 counselors of the American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas Girls State 2026 Session released a statement following the mass resignation of the entire core staff of the American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas Girls State. “We are alarmed by the current leadership of the American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas
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Former executive director of American Indian Center of Arkansas sentenced for wire fraud

In January, Star Jackson pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing over $1,000,000 from the non-profit organization American Indian Center of Arkansas. She was sentenced to four years in federal prison and three years of supervised release with additional conditions on Wednesday afternoon.
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Baptist Health Fort Smith cuts 70 more jobs in latest state healthcare restructure

FORT SMITH, Ark. — Baptist Health Fort Smith confirmed the termination of 70 more jobs this week amid multiple other clinics and hospitals facing similar decisions. Washington Regional recently eliminated 86 positions, while Freeman Health is expanding into Northwest Arkansas after acquiring four Northwest Health hospi
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Mansfield’s Alayna Turner heads to Miss Arkansas stage

Alayna Turner’s room is already half-packed, with dresses, shoes and packing lists scattered everywhere. For Turner, a senior at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith , the organized chaos is part of preparing for one of the biggest weeks of her life. She will compete as Miss Lake Dardanelle in the Miss Arkansas pagean
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Former Haskell Officer, Firefighter sentenced to 30 years following Guilty Plea in Rape and...

A multi-agency investigation that shook the Saline County community has concluded in the courtroom.Prosecuting Attorney Chris Walton announced Wednesday that Brian Keith Cooper, Jr., of Benton, has pled guilty to one count of rape and four counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explici
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Chef Payne Harding Takes Second Consecutive Delta Diamond Chef Crown

Chef Payne Harding of Cache Restaurant in Little Rock knows a little something about cutting things close. Not only are the celebrated chef’s knife skills on point — something of an occupational necessity — but he is making a habit of winning chef competitions by razor-thin margins.
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Arkansas Girls State counselors cite ‘mistreatment’ as reason for mass resignation, ALA members refute...

A majority of Girls State staff members announced during a closing ceremony that they were stepping down and would not be returning.) According to a press release from Girls State, the majority of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Arkansas Girls State 2026 session counselors have resigned, citing allegations of "body

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