Arkansas News

Some public libraries in Arkansas have become more popular, particularly for those seeking jobs.

A judge says support functions of the Washington County Drug Court could soon be consolidated under one roof, thanks to a philanthropic Arkansas family.

Hundreds of fugitives are off the streets of Arkansas after another successful arrest sweep from Operation FALCON Federal and Local Cops Organized Nationally.

Jonesboro school shooter Mitchell Johnson failed Friday in an attempt to have his prison sentences reduced for a series of convictions that followed his release from juvenile custody.

A fugitive on a two-day rampage across Arkansas who police said had just fatally shot his pregnant former girlfriend was killed by a sheriff's sniper Friday as he tried to escape from authorities.

"I've tried different medications, I've tried patches," said Michele Polk. Michele Polk is one of the thousands of Arkansans who smoke, she's also one of thousands who have tried to quit.

The debate over the fate of a pig that escaped after a truck headed to a meatpacker overturned on an Arkansas highway has intensified.

Sebastian County is the big winner in the stimulus-money sweepstakes for Arkansas highways, with Pulaski County a distant second, federal figures show.

Lawmakers are reviewing how Arkansas is spending millions of dollars it received through a national settlement with tobacco companies.

COURTESY Arkansas & Missouri Railroad chief financial officer Rick Hall, left, Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse, A&M's passenger train operations manager, Brenda Brown, and A&M chief mechanical officer, Bud Pulley, prepare to send the seventh annual Troop Train on its way.

Photo Submitted Gallatin Fire Department recently received a $4,600 grant to purchase turnout gear.

Rural communities in Arkansas will receive $911,000 in federal stimulus funds to buy police cars, fire trucks and other safety equipment.

SeaPort Airlines of Oregon says it will bring passenger service to four Arkansas airports.

Michael Jackson fans came from near and far Tuesday to say last goodbyes to their pop music hero, some traveling from across the U.S. and Europe for his public memorial in Los Angeles.

State officials unveiled a Web site Tuesday they hope will help lure businesses to Arkansas by providing information about hundreds of available Arkansas buildings and sites along with details about the surrounding areas.

Arkansas will receive nearly $14.85 million in federal disaster assistance to assist in cleanup and recovery efforts after a massive January ice storm.

Hospitals in and around Arkansas that have requested to be a part of the state's new trauma system.

Bountiful Arkansas Day will be held Saturday, July 11 at 8 am. Celebrate Arkansas' Homegrown Foods! A full day of tasting and learning about locally grown and sustainably produced foods and beverages.

A former Greenwood teacher convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student has asked the state to commute her sentence.

For the better part of three years, the stretch of Arkansas Highway 59 from Gentry to Siloam Springs basically has been a maze of orange construction barrels.