Terror in Lake City: Arkansas family flees massive F3 tornado as twister devastates town
LAKE CITY, AR — A powerful F3 tornado tore through Lake City on Wednesday, prompting a local family to flee their home with just minutes to spare as the destructive storm intensified.…
Arkansas Couple Charged with Murder After Child Dies in Hot Car
Little Rock, AR — A married couple, Justin Rollins and Deja Rollins, face multiple felony charges following the death of their 2-year-old son, Jay’Dien Rollins, who succumbed to apparent heat exhaustion after…
Arkansas Man Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearm
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – An Arkansas man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Douglas County, Mo., and for illegally possessing a firearm. Marcelino…
TOSCANO And THAYER: Why Is Arkansas Giving Google A Pass?
TOSCANO And THAYER: Why Is Arkansas Giving Google A Pass? Michael Toscano and Joel Thayer on July 15, 2023 Parents and lawmakers are becoming keenly aware of the devastating effect that addiction…
Obama-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Arkansas Ban On Child Sex Changes
Obama-Appointed Judge Strikes Down Arkansas Ban On Child Sex Changes Laurel Duggan on June 20, 2023 U.S. District Judge Jay Moody, an Obama appointee, struck down an Arkansas law Tuesday banning cross-sex…
Federal Court Slaps Down Claim That Arkansas Congressional Maps Were Racially Gerrymandered
Federal Court Slaps Down Claim That Arkansas Congressional Maps Were Racially Gerrymandered Katelynn Richardson on May 26, 2023 A federal court dismissed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that Arkansas’ 2021 U.S. House map…
Former GOP Arkansas Governor Officially Announces His Presidential Bid
Former GOP Arkansas Governor Officially Announces His Presidential Bid Mary Lou Masters on April 26, 2023 Former Republican Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson officially announced his run for president during a speech in…
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Announces Presidential Run
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Announces Presidential Run Graham Dudley on April 2, 2023 Former Republican Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Sunday during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week” that he will…
Arkansas Legislature Passes Official Working Antisemitism Definition
Arkansas Legislature Passes Official Working Antisemitism Definition Kate Anderson on February 15, 2023 The Arkansas House of Representatives unanimously passed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism Wednesday after…
Arkansas Man Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking in Nacogdoches
BEAUMONT, Texas– An Ashdown, Arkansas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Charles Hawkins, Jr., 31,…
Defendant Charged with Trafficking Firearms from Arkansas to All Five Boroughs of New York City
An indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Kyler Booker with conspiring to deal in firearms and making false statements to acquire firearms. According to public filings, Booker was…
Arkansas Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Soliciting And Paying For The Production Of A Video Depicting A 9-Year-Old Child Being Molested
Jacksonville, Florida – United States District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Cody Dillon Hogan (27, Leachville, Arkansas) to 20 years in federal prison for using the internet to solicit and pay…
Healthy James Enters Arkansas, Indiana, North Carolina and Tennessee
Louisville, KY (RestaurantNews.com) The new agreements were announced by seasoned franchise developer and partner Greg George whom is also based in the North Carolina market where four new Healthy James stores will…
Wienerschnitzel Franchise Inks 20-Unit Development Deal to Enter Arkansas
Wienerschnitzel franchise inks 20-unit development deal to enter arkansas Exclusive Arkansas Agreement Follows Equally Impressive Development Deal in Louisiana Irvine, CA (-) Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog franchise, is proud to…
Fast Growing Breakfast & Lunch Concept Brings in Experienced Multi-Unit Franchisees to Central Texas, Arkansas and Houston
Houston-based full-service neighborhood eatery executes several area development agreements to introduce the brand to multiple new markets in 2022 and 2023. Houston, TX (-) The Toasted Yolk Cafe is ready to get…
Slim Chickens Launches NIL Partnership with Five University of Arkansas Athletes, Kicks Off Student Athlete Council
The 5 Athletes will serve as Slim Chickens spokespersons in the Northwest Arkansas community through community projects, campus events and charitable events in the stores. Fayetteville, AR (-) Slim Chickens, the fast-growing…
Arkansas Mother and Daughter Sentenced to Seven Years Combined in Federal Prison for Bank Fraud, Identity Theft and Theft of Government Funds
FORT SMITH – A Fort Smith mother and daughter were sentenced today to a combined sentencing of seven years in federal prison and ordered to pay $53,000.00 in restitution for Bank Fraud,…
El Dorado Arkansas Group Sentenced To 47 Years Combined In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking
EL DORADO – The final member of a South Arkansas drug trafficking organization was sentenced yesterday to federal prison for the Distribution of Methamphetamine. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided…
Slim Chickens Announces Gameday Promotion: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alabama Crimson Tide on October 1
The Leader in the Better Chicken Segment Will Celebrate the Victorious Team with Free Tender Mac Bowls for the first 100 guests at each Slim Chickens location in the winning city. Fayetteville,…
Arkansas Can’t Enforce Ban On Child Sex Changes, Federal Court Rules
Arkansas Can’t Enforce Ban On Child Sex Changes, Federal Court Rules Laurel Duggan on August 26, 2022 A federal appeals court blocked Arkansas from enforcing its ban on medical sex change treatments…
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Enters Arkansas
James and melanie page (PRESS RELEASE) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ recently named best BBQ and Hot Dog Franchise by FranchiseWire in the United States. With 65 units across the United States…