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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for August 12, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this informatio

Hot weather in Arkansas is nothing new but the latest data from the National Weather Service (NWS) in North Little Rock suggests the next two weeks may rank up there with some of the most historic heat waves seen in the state’s weather history. Along with the heat will be the risk of a flash drought developing as no ra

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — A proposed ordinance creating new regulations for large-scale data centers and other high-intensity digital infrastructure in unincorporated Pulaski County advanced Tuesday night, drawing a large crowd and strong reaction from people attending the meeting. The ordinance passed its agenda-setting

The Baxter County Coroner’s Office asked the county’s Quorum Court this month to buy a handheld device that helps locate bodies underwater. Within hours of the Observer’s story, readers had a suggestion. Sell the license plate cameras in Mountain Home and use the money. It is a...

Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on their name.

Pleas entered on Monday for reality TV star Joseph Duggar and his wife, Kendra, in an Arkansas district court will allow their child endangerment and false imprisonment cases to be diverted for a year, according to court documents.

Crews are working a crash on westbound Interstate 30, just two miles west of Traskwood, that is delaying traffic Tuesday afternoon.

Arkansas State Police have released dashcam footage showing a pursuit that ended in a crash causing a brief power outage in Little Rock two weeks ago.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – We joke about heart-stopping moments, but when a real one shows up in your life, it’s nothing to make light of. Any boot camp workout class is supposed to be an intense challenge, but for Ashley Russell, back in November of 2024, the challenge became whether or not she would live or die.

Twenty-one nurses from Baptist Health facilities across the state have been named to Arkansas’ Great 100 list. The recognition highlights their exceptional compassion, commitment to care and leadership in advancing the nursing profession, according to a press release. Baptist Health nurses being recognized are:. Baptis