Eden man charged with kidnapping, rape after police conduct welfare check on South Fieldcrest Road
Tony Russell Whitt, Jr., 46, is being held at the Rockingham County jail without bond.
May 20, 2026Open source
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Felony Plea In Wild Tow Truck Repo Rage
Raging Russell Laiosa, 56, copped to a grand larceny count, but a plea deal with prosecutors will spare him a state prison term.
May 19, 2026Open source
Democrats Shouldn’t Let Russell Vought Fly Under the Radar
This post is a part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. President Donald Trump’s second administration is full of highly qualified can...
May 19, 2026Open source
‘Better Call Saul’ actor A. Russell Andrews reveals ALS diagnosis
Actor A. Russell Andrews, known for roles in “Better Call Saul” and “Insecure,” revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS.
May 18, 2026Open source
Top active NBA players who have never won a championship
James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul are among the many basketball stars still waiting on an NBA championship win.
May 18, 2026Open source
Ken Russell’s Uncensored Version Of ‘The Devils’ Receives First Public Screening At Cannes 55 Years A...
Ken Russell’s 'The Devils' hits cinemas on October 16 via Warner Bros. Clockwork.
May 15, 2026Open source
What does a woman swimming in urine tell us about the state of the world? Lots! – Venice Biennale review
The theme of earth’s biggest art extravaganza – spiritual rest – felt wildly wrong for our crisis-hit planet. Thank goodness for the pavilions, from fa...
May 9, 2026Open source
Book signing event for LGBTQ+ romance set May 9 in Rehoboth Beach
Author TJ West will be on hand to sign his latest book, “Country Road Romance,” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 9, at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth...
May 8, 2026Open source
Tontitown council approves settlement in FOIA lawsuit tied to landfill controversy
Tontitown city council approved a proposed settlement tied to FOIA claims connected to the Eco-Vista landfill controversy and Mayor Russell's use of public f...
May 8, 2026Open source
Surprise, “Democrats for Rob Coalition” chaired by GOP elected
A frontline GOP representative is courting Democrats for PA Rep. Rob Bresnahan
May 6, 2026Open source
Ken Russell’s Controversial ‘The Devils’ Restoration Will Be Warner Bros. Clockwork’s First Reperto...
Warner Bros. Clockwork will release Ken Russell's cut of 'The Devils' in theaters after premiering a restoration at Cannes.
May 6, 2026Open source
BRHS boys team, Davis earn substate bids
When the Class 6A Substate golf tournament kicks off on Monday, the Benjamin Russell golf teams are going to be well represented.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Arkansas State Police trooper resigns after agency opens investigation following wife’s claims he is racist
An Arkansas State Police trooper resigned Friday, less than a day after the agency began investigating claims made by his estranged wife in court filings in...
May 15, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at Arkansas state park A woman from Pennsylvania found a...
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
May 12, 2026Open source
Checking out the local color — and food — of dive bars
We were sent on a mission to check out what some locals say are the four granddaddies of dive bars in Little Rock -- Midtown Billiards, White Water Tavern, P...
May 8, 2026Open source
FISHING: Trout hitting caddis imitators on White River
LAKEVIEW -- Conditions were 180 degrees opposite from this day one year ago, but the trout fishing was almost as good.
May 3, 2026Open source
Fact Check Team: Spirit Airlines shuts down, what's next for the budget airline industry?
After more than three decades in the air, Spirit Airlines is shutting down and grounding its bright yellow planes for good.
May 6, 2026Open source
Rubio to lead latest White House news briefing while Leavitt is on maternity leave
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to step behind the White House briefing room podium on Tuesday, filling in for Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt .
May 5, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds
MURFREESBORO, Ark. -- A Pennsylvania woman has unearthed the second-largest diamond of the year at Crater of Diamonds State Park.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Russellville bids farewell as Feltner’s Whatta-burger closes after 58 years
In Russellville, the grills have gone quiet at a longtime River Valley favorite.Feltner’s Whatta-burger, known for serving burgers and fries to generations...
May 9, 2026Open source
Feltner’s Whatta-Burger in Russellville announces closure after 58 years
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – After 58 years of serving Russellville, Feltner’s Whatta-Burger announced it will permanently close Friday night. The announcement c...
May 9, 2026Open source
'It means a lot to me' | Feltner’s Whatta-burger in Russellville closes after 58 years
The iconic burger joint in Russellville is closing its doors after 58 years in business.
May 9, 2026Open source
Feltner’s Whatta-Burger in Russellville closes, ending 58-year run
Feltner's Whatta-Burger in Russellville announced Friday it was closing its doors for the last time.
May 9, 2026Open source
Fayetteville police searching for missing 9-year-old child
Aaron Hill, 9, was reportedly last seen near Happy Hollow Elementary School at around 4 p.m., Friday, May 15.
May 16, 2026Open source
Three dead in Franklin County after reported double homicide, standoff
According to KDYN Radio, Crawford County Sheriff Johnny Crocker says the double homicide and fatal standoff occurred on Cat Holler Road on Friday evening.
May 16, 2026Open source
On again-off again courtroom trial drama resolved with guilty plea for meth distribution
The on again, off again saga of a North Little Rock man accused of methamphetamine distribution that was set for trial, then a plea hearing, then derailed by...
May 16, 2026Open source
Applications due June 1 for Foresters for the Future Scholarship at UAM
By way of a partnership between the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas at Monticello, the Foresters for the Future Scholarship i
May 15, 2026Open source
Fort Smith police warn of safety risk after social media reports of 'splatter gun' gatherings
Fort Smith Police warn of minors from local schools planning "splatter gun" gatherings.
May 15, 2026Open source
FRONT BURNER | OPINION: Homemade strawberry jam with just fruit, sugar and lemon juice
Ripe Arkansas strawberries wait for no one. Especially with the weather we've had lately. The rain and cool weather have meant slow ripening, but also (seemi...
May 13, 2026Open source
Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it
Many species of wildlife have their young in spring, and many well-meaning Arkansans regularly call the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to report deer fawn...
May 13, 2026Open source
A-State student receives scholarship to study in Taiwan
One Arkansas State University student will spend her summer abroad after being awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
May 12, 2026Open source
Jonesboro woman sentenced to 6 months in jail for fatal 2022 crash
A Jonesboro woman will spend six months in jail for running a stop sign and causing a fatal crash four years ago.
May 12, 2026Open source
Little Rock police searching for missing teenager
The Little Rock Police Department is searching for 17-year-old Nevaeh Piggee, who was last seen near southwest Little Rock.
May 12, 2026Open source
ASMSA, Jessieville student artists put Garland County on congressional stage
Two Garland County students recently earned recognition in Arkansas' Fourth Congressional District art competition.
May 12, 2026Open source
Batesville senior awarded K8 Arkansas State Scholarship
GMR8 Anchor Charles McCary surprised Greene County Tech senior Reagan Savage with a $10,000 scholarship.
May 12, 2026Open source
Registration required for free dog spay-neuter clinic at North Little Rock Animal Shelter
A free spay and neuter canine clinic will take place Friday, May 15, at the North Little Rock Animal Shelter with requirements pet owners are urged to follow.In
May 12, 2026Open source
Groundbreaking for project to honor Arkansas musicians
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday (May 11) in North Little Rock for a pavilion in Argenta Plaza that will eventually house statues and busts of influ...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Sheriff: Man threatened Walmart mass shooting if hantavirus led to lockdown
An Arkansas man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a Walmart if the country went into another lockd...
May 20, 2026Open source
Tennessee baseball advances in SEC Tournament with 11-6 win over South Carolina
The Vols will play Arkansas in the second round of the tournament on Wednesday.
May 20, 2026Open source
Video shows toddler escaping overturned car following mom's police chase: Watch
A video captures the moment a toddler emerges from an overturned vehicle after his mother led Arkansas State Police on a chase that ended with the car flipping.
May 19, 2026Open source
Loose Caboose Festival returns to Paragould for 26th year
The Loose Caboose festival returned to Paragould this weekend for its 26th year, drawing thousands of people to downtown for rides, food and entertainment.
May 16, 2026Open source
Congress for the New Urbanism speaker touts the technology of playgrounds
Scholar and sociologist Eric Klinenberg stressed the importance of the spaces and places where people meet and interact as a new concept for infrastructure t...
May 16, 2026Open source
Fayetteville police searching for missing 9-year-old child
Aaron Hill, 9, was reportedly last seen near Happy Hollow Elementary School at around 4 p.m., Friday, May 15.
May 16, 2026Open source
Three dead in Franklin County after reported double homicide, standoff
According to KDYN Radio, Crawford County Sheriff Johnny Crocker says the double homicide and fatal standoff occurred on Cat Holler Road on Friday evening.
May 16, 2026Open source
Pulaski County Fair opens!
The Pulaski County Fair kicks off tonight!The fair is set to last from May 15 to May 24.
May 16, 2026Open source
Five CADC giveaways across six counties require photo ID, proof of residency
The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) is hosting several free food giveaways over the coming weeks.The first of those five distribution events takes p
May 16, 2026Open source
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