Arkansas

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Bob Baffert sweeps in Arkansas Derby with Charlatan and Nadal

It was the first time since 1960 the race was split and the first time no fans were allowed to watch the races.

03 May 2020 10:36 AM

Two Arkansas college chemistry professors have been arrested on charges of making meth, in an apparent case of life imitating art. (Photo: AP)

2 US chemistry professors arrested for cooking meth at university

Tina Hall, a spokeswoman for the Arkadelphia-based school, says Bateman and Rowland have been on administrative leave since October 11.

18 Nov 2019 3:53 PM

Roads near the building have been blocked while residents have been asked to stay indoors as a safety measure. (Photo: Representational)

2 possibly dead after active shooter situation in Arkansas

A SWAT team immediately reached the scene is currently responding to the situation, Sputnik reported.

28 Aug 2019 9:38 AM

This combination of 2018 file photos shows Arkansas Congressional candidates, Democrat Clarke Tucker, left, and Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill. (Photo : AP)

Radio ad in Arkansas suggests 'lynching' if Democrats win

A woman in the ad says that 'white Democrats will be lynching black folk again.'

19 Oct 2018 2:03 PM

James Eric Davis Jr. was arrested following an intensive daylong search that included more than 100 police officers, some heavily armed in camouflage uniforms, authorities said. (Photo: AP)

19-yr-old kills parents in Central Michigan University, held post-daylong search

James Eric Davis Jr. was arrested without incident after an individual spotted him on a train passing through the north end of campus.

03 Mar 2018 5:10 PM

Little Rock Police Chief Kenton Buckner speaks during a news conference at City Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo: AP)

28 people hurt in Arkansas club shooting, says Little Rock police

Police Chief Kenton Buckner credited quick work by first responders for there being no fatalities.

02 Jul 2017 12:35 PM

According to the department’s records, the day care centre has received citations for minor issues but no complaints have been filed against it. (Photo: Representational)

US: Differently-abled boy dies after being left in day care van for more than 8 hrs

Police did not mention whether any cases would be filed in connection with the child’s death.

14 Jun 2017 4:15 PM

Jacob Peters quickly realised he had photographed the wrong proposal. (Representational Image)

Photographer realises his mistake after six hours of photoshoot with couple

The photographer received a message from a man who wanted to propose to his girlfriend at the beauty spot Hawks Bill Crag in Arkansas.

15 May 2017 12:26 PM

Arkansas wants to carry out the sentences before its supply of an execution drug expires May 1. (Photo: Pixabay)

US: Judge to consider Arkansas' plan to execute 7 in 11 days

Judge Kristine Baker must rule whether the execution of the prisoners would violate their rights and their access to the courts.

10 Apr 2017 12:38 PM

Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson has said Arkansas does not need legislation like North Carolina's that excludes gender identity and sexual orientation from local and state-wide anti-discrimination protections. (Photo: AP)

Arkansas exposure bill targets transgender people: opponents

National Center for Transgender Equality executive director Mara Keisling said the Arkansas bill is aimed at the transgender community.

27 Mar 2017 11:03 AM

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