Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Little Rock Nine member Thelma Mothershed Wair dies at 83: 'She was always a fighter'
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Visitor discovers 2.30-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds Park, 2nd-largest find of 2024
A visitor at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park discovered a 2.30-carat white diamond in the park's 37.5-acre search area, marking the second-largest find of 2024 and the third diamond over two carats found this year.
Hair found in truck helps police identify suspect in girl's 1995 disappearance
An Arkansas man who died in prison years ago has been identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 6-year-old Morgan Nick who went missing in 1995.
Couple who allegedly tried to give away baby for beer, $1,000 arrested: Reports
One witness told investigators that the baby’s diaper was full and his buttocks and genitals were swollen.
Watch: Punches thrown at Arkansas GOP meeting after comments about nose ring
A county Republican Committee meeting in Arkansas turned violent this week after comments about someone’s nose ring. The melee was caught on camera.
Arkansas police confirm 4th victim died in grocery store shooting
Police say a fourth victim has died a day after a shooting at an Arkansas grocery store. Nine others were also wounded.
Fordyce, Arkansas shooting leaves 3 dead, several wounded
An Arkansas grocery store shooting has left three people dead and several others wounded, including law enforcement.
Woman unaware she was pregnant gives birth in Golden Corral, names baby after restaurant
The Arkansas woman was out with family at the restaurant when she went into active labor and gave birth to a baby boy.
Raising a child is getting more expensive, especially in these 5 states
Raising a child is more pricey now than it was several years ago, but the issue is particularly glaring in these areas in the U.S.
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates, singer Johnny Cash to be honored with statues at US Capitol
Civil Rights leader Daisy Bates and Musician Johnny Cash are set to be commemorated with statues at the U.S. Capitol, representing Arkansas.
UGA sophomore sets World Indoor Record for 400m dash
A sophomore from the University of Georgia is now a world record holder.
Man finds 7-carat diamond in Arkansas state park
A man recently found a large diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County, Arkansas. The tourist plans to cut the diamond into two for his daughter and future wife.
Watch: Quick-thinking officer rescues child from partially frozen pond in Arkansas
Body cam footage released by the Jonesboro Police Department showed the officer crawling on top of the ice to reach the child, who was clinging to the edge with his body submerged.
Dog 'badly abused' finally finds forever home after nearly 500 days in shelter
After enduring nearly 500 days in an Arkansas animal shelter, Neo, an abused dog rescued by local police in 2022, has found a loving forever home.
Inmate charged in decades-old cold case murder, Arkansas authorities say
In a significant development, the Arkansas State Police have charged 48-year-old inmate Rick Allen Headley with first-degree murder in a decades-old cold case.
Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at country club splash pad
According to the CDC, amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm water.
9/11 Survivor Tree seedlings gifted to Uvalde, Waukesha and Little Rock
Through an annual tradition, the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum gives this symbol of hope to communities recovering from unthinkable tragedy.
Arkansas 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery on her birthday at state park
A 7-year-old Arkansas girl celebrating her birthday on a trip to the state's Crater of Diamonds State Park took home a big present after she found a nearly 3-carat diamond.
Arkansas woman nearly gifts winning lottery ticket to ex-father-in-law
An Arkansas woman, Paula Penn of Texarkana, narrowly avoided giving away a winning lottery ticket to her ex-father-in-law, almost missing out on a $75,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.