Arkansas authorities say the body found inside a burned pickup truck has been identified as a teenager who was reported missing. According to the Arkansas County Sheriff’s Office, teams at the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory identified 19-year-old Johnny Howard of Stuttgart. Deputies discovered his body inside the burned vehicle May 4 near Stuttgart, KARK-TV reported.
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Arkansas jail officer charged with sexually assaulting prisoner
An Arkansas jail officer was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a prisoner, authorities said Thursday.
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Surprise loss from Tyson, then a surprise cut to its outlook
Tyson Foods suffered a surprise loss in the second quarter, something not since 2009, and cut its sales forecast due to the cost of plant closures and layoffs.
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Authorities want to know who shot 4 bald eagles in Arkansas
Federal and state wildlife authorities are asking for the public’s help in catching whoever might be responsible for the deaths of four bald eagles in Arkansas’ Marion County earlier this year.
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Arkansas lawmakers formally adjourn legislative session
The Arkansas Legislature on Monday formally adjourned this year’s session without lawmakers attempting to override any vetoes Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued.
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Tontitown landfill can keep expanding during appeals process
A northwest Arkansas landfill can keep expanding while state authorities consider an appeal to block the facility’s growth.
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Arkansas woman indicted in $11,000 sale of stolen body parts
An Arkansas woman has pleaded not guilty to charges that she sold 20 boxes of stolen body parts from medical school cadavers to a Pennsylvania man for nearly $11,000.
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Ex-Arkansas lawmaker gets 4 years for Missouri bribery case
A former Arkansas state senator has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison for accepting multiple bribes in Missouri, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
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Arkansas Podcast Collaborative launches training and networking resources for podcasters
An Arkansas group has announced the creation of a new nonprofit aimed at promoting and supporting podcasting in the state.
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Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 presidential campaign in Bentonville
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally launched his Republican presidential campaign Wednesday.
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New wave of GOP candidates, including former Arkansas governor, poised to join 2024 campaign
A new wave of GOP White House hopefuls will begin entering the 2024 race as soon as this coming week after a monthslong lull.
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Arkansas governor vetoes first bills from 2023 legislative session
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued her first vetoes since taking office in January, killing four bills this week that she said are unnecessary.
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New law in Arkansas requires age verification for social media accounts
Arkansas on Wednesday became the second state to restrict social media use by children. The new law requires minors to get their parents’ permission to create a new account.
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Arkansas governor signs bill eliminating parole eligibility for certain violent offenses
The new law will require anyone convicted of any of 18 violent offenses, including capital murder and rape, to serve 100% of their sentences.
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Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs $124 million tax cut into law
Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday signed into law a measure cutting individual and corporate income taxes in Arkansas by $124 million a year.