Arkansas

Should You Have to Work to Get Medicaid? Some Red States Say Yes

After Casey Copeland got sober, he started turning his life around. The 37-year-old Arkansas resident began volunteering at homelessness and addiction recovery organizations near Little Rock to gain experience to become a drug and alcohol...

By Abigail Abrams March 29, 2019

One Child Killed and 40 Injured In Arkansas Bus Crash

The driver survived and is being questioned

By Billy Perrigo December 3, 2018

Red and Blue States Went Different Ways on Voting Rights on Tuesday

Voters in blue states supported ballot measures related to expanding access to the ballot, while voters in red states voted in favor of stricter rules. In several states on Tuesday, voters were asked to weigh...

By Maya Rhodan November 7, 2018

Satanic Temple Protests Arkansas Christian Monument With Baphomet Statue

"We have as little interest in forcing our beliefs and symbols upon you as we do in having the beliefs of others forced upon us"

By Jamie Ducharme August 18, 2018

'It's Hard to Comprehend.' 2 Dead Newborns Have Been Found in a Suitcase

The investigation is ongoing

By Jamie Ducharme February 17, 2018

Mom and Boyfriend Arrested After 1-Year-Old Found Dead in Plastic Container in Closet

Police found a baby boy decomposing inside a Tupperware container

By Melissa Chan November 2, 2017

Arkansas High School Teacher Accused of Having Sex With 4 Students

Jessie Lorene Goline faces one count of first-degree sexual assault

By Mahita Gajanan September 21, 2017

Interstate Covered With Pizza Is Shut Down for Hours After Truck Crash

It took four hours to clear up

By Rachel Lewis August 10, 2017

Ten Commandments Monument Was Quickly Destroyed

A suspect was arrested Wednesday morning

By Lisa Marie Segarra June 28, 2017

Parents Arrested After Rats Bit Their Baby 100 Times, Police Say

The rodents bit the 15-day-old baby girl for hours, authorities said

By Melissa Chan May 17, 2017

Arkansas Senator: GOP Should Let Trump Redefine the Party

“You have to recognize that our party’s leadership was selling a product that wasn’t that popular”

By Tessa Berenson May 5, 2017

Christian Cult Leader and Child Sex Abuser Tony Alamo Dies in Federal Custody

He was serving a 175-year prison sentence for sexually abusing young girls

By Aric Jenkins May 3, 2017

Arkansas Is Preparing for Double Lethal Injections

Judges deny inmates' appeals to halt lethal injections

By Josh Sanburn April 24, 2017

Arkansas Executions: What's Next for the Inmates Who Were Scheduled to Die

Three executions stall, but 5 others may go forward

By Josh Sanburn April 18, 2017

Arkansas Lawyers Scramble to Defend 7 Death Row Inmates at Once

State plans 7 executions in 11 days

By Josh Sanburn April 14, 2017

Why Arkansas Is Executing 7 People in 11 Days

"It's unprecedented," an advocate said

By Josh Sanburn April 14, 2017

Teen Finds 7.44-Carat Diamond in Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park

He named the gem after Superman

By Abigail Abrams March 16, 2017

Arkansas Teacher Allegedly Called Michelle Obama 'First Chimp' on Facebook

He is also accused of calling President Obama a "spider monkey"

By Mahita Gajanan December 29, 2016

Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Road Rage Shooting That Killed 3-Year-Old

The toddler was in the car with his grandmother at the time

By Katie Reilly December 23, 2016

An 8-Year-Old Has Died After Being Hit by a Falling Tombstone

The boy was attending a birthday party at a nearby church

By Maya Rhodan December 12, 2016

Arkansas Won't Hold Vote to Let People Grow Medical Pot

But it's more complicated

By Justin Worland October 27, 2016

Former Arkansas Judge Indicted for Exchanging Lighter Sentences for Nude Photos

He allegedly had over 4,600 photos of nude or semi-nude men

By Mahita Gajanan October 17, 2016

4-Year-Old Girl Found Beaten and Bruised Thought Her Name was 'Idiot'

She had been zip-tied as a punishment

By Abigail Abrams August 18, 2016

'Little Rock Nine' Student: Transgender Bathroom Debate Is Part of Civil Rights Fight

"We are still digging a deeper hole when it comes down to equal rights"

By Katie Reilly May 13, 2016

Judge Accused of Swapping Sex for Reduced Sentences

"They all depict young men, many naked"

By NBC News May 10, 2016

Supreme Court Rules North Dakota Can't Revive Strict Abortion Law

The proposed appeal would have been the strictest abortion laws in the nation

By Pete Williams / NBC News January 25, 2016

GOP Gov Who Helped Impeach Clinton: 'Move On'

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who played a central role in impeachment proceedings, says it's time to "move on"

By Charlotte Alter January 13, 2016

56 Dogs Found Shot and Killed in Arkansas

A few survivors are being nursed back to health

By Tessa Berenson December 21, 2015

Governors Vow to Block Syrian Refugees After Paris Attacks

About two dozen so far

By Alex Altman November 16, 2015

Controversial Award Moved From Ted Cruz Event in Arkansas

A Republican lawmaker in Arkansas will no longer be given a "Power of Courage" award at an event headlined by presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz Wednesday after a controversy arose because he re-homed two adopted...

By Elizabeth Dias August 12, 2015

Colorado Woman Finds 8.52 Carat Diamond in State Park

She's calling it the "Esperanza Diamond"

By Alexandra Sifferlin June 27, 2015

Dangerous Levels of E. Coli Found in Arkansas Lakes

Some swimming areas have been shut down

By Tessa Berenson May 28, 2015

Religious Freedom Laws Get GOP Nod

The GOP follows presidential candidates as issue takes hold on campaign trail

By Zeke J Miller / Scottsdale, Ariz. May 15, 2015

Walmart Asks Arkansas Governor to Veto Religious-Freedom Bill

Indiana's governor controversially signed a similar bill last week

By Jack Linshi March 31, 2015

AR Lawmaker Under Fire for Giving Adopted Daughter to a Man Who Raped Her

She was 6 years old

By Sarah Begley March 6, 2015

Arkansas Will Carry On Celebrating Robert E. Lee Day On MLK Day

A bill would've moved the commemoration of the Confederate general to November

By Josh Sanburn January 29, 2015

Arkansas Governor to Pardon Son

The prodigal son returns, and he is sorry, Mr. Governor

By Elizabeth Barber November 12, 2014

Arkansas Keeps 'Prohibition'

Half of the state's counties are dry, and they're staying that way for now

By Josh Sanburn November 5, 2014

Arkansas Votes on Booze

Voters will decide Nov. 4 whether to turn the state's dry counties wet

By Josh Sanburn November 4, 2014

Here’s Your Weather Forecast for Election Day

Will rain cause voters to favor the incumbent or tilt the election to the GOP?

By Maya Rhodan November 4, 2014

Bill Clinton Makes Homecoming Trip a Rescue Mission

The former President is playing big in several races in his home state

By Jay Newton-Small October 6, 2014

Cotton in Arkansas

Monticello, Arkansas It is not enough today in the south to say that individuals have a constitutional right to bear arms. No, "It is a God given right," Rep. Tom Cotton told about 50 Tea...

By Joe Klein October 6, 2014

Arkansas Police Find Beverly Carter's Body in Shallow Grave

Local real estate agent's disappearance last week sparked massive search

By Laura Stampler September 30, 2014

Senate Democrat Runs on Obamacare in Surprising New Ad

Hell freezes over

By Alex Rogers August 21, 2014

Arkansas Transgender Health Care Ban Temporarily Halted

3 People Shot at Arkansas Walmart, Reports

Two Chemistry Professors Arrested for Allegedly Making Meth

Arkansas Hunter Dies After Deer He Shot Got Up and Attacked Him