LITTLE ROCK — Proposed changes to Arkansas’ citizen-led ballot initiative process advanced through the state Legislature on Monday, with more movement expected throughout the week. Two bills sponsored by Sen. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, passed a House committee for the second time after amendments and will next go to the House floor. A third bill passed the House and will return to a Senate committee. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to reduce the size of the federal government have sparked alarm across the country, including within national parks. Thousands of federal employees, including those working at the National Park Service have lost their jobs. The layoffs, part of a broader initiative to slash federal spending, have left employees like Stacy Ramsey and Leah Saffian grappling with unexpected job losses and uncertain futures. more

LITTLE ROCK — A year had passed since Doneysha Smith suffered a stillbirth and the memories of her loss lingered in 2023. The cremated remains of her child were kept in a tiny urn in her house and on a necklace she wore, and a memorial service had marked her family's loss with mourners releasing blue, white and yellow balloons into the sky. more

BENTONVILLE — Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits as its competitive prices became a strong magnet for inflation-weary shoppers. Yet uncertainty about the state of the American consumer and the potential impact of tariffs have seeped into expectations for 2025. more

YELLVILLE — Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reported this week that on Sunday, Feb. 23, at approximately 9:30 a.m., his office received a 911 call about an unresponsive male at a residence on State Highway 14, south of Yellville. more

If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and has experienced financial fraud, experienced professionals are standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311). This Justice Department hotline, managed by the Office for Victims of Crime, can provide personalized support to callers by assessing the needs of the victim and identifying relevant next steps. more

LAS VEGAS – A woman has been charged in a 21-count indictment for allegedly luring older men she met through online dating services and stealing their money for her personal benefit. more

Conservatives who filled a ballroom a few blocks from the White House have lamented that the United States is abandoning the fundamental ideals that forged a great nation. Some attendees donned red … more

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The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.83 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents less compared to that day last week and is seven cents less per gallon compared to that day last year. more

Republican state attorneys general have declared their continued support for a landmark civil rights law that protects disabled people’s rights. They're responding to parents who publicly aired … more

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LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' 2025 legislative session is in full swing, and on Thursday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ signed three bills into law. more

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In August 2024, the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division after a threatening message was sent to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin through his office’s Facebook Messenger account on July 26, 2024. more

PARAGOULD — Latisha Davis pleaded guilty to one count of commercial burglary on Thursday. more

The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other functions as part of its broad-based effort … more

MADISON COUNTY - A Hindsville man is facing felony assault charges after allegedly threatening linemen and then barricading himself inside a home during a brief standoff with police. more

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LITTLE ROCK — Once again, Arkansas State Police (ASP) saw a significant increase in illegal drug seizures during traffic stops compared to the previous year, due in large part to ASP’s Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP), which specializes in drug interdiction. more