Man killed after tornados touch down in Arkansas

Ward Baldridge, 79, was killed when he, his wife, Iva Jean, 75, and their grandson, Blake, 23, were thrown from their home Wednesday when a tornado touched down.

Family works to bring home 12-year-old son from Haiti

After spending the last two years deep in the adoption process, an Arkansas couple were rocked to the core last week after the Haiti earthquake.

Wayward racing pigeon gets help from good Samaritans

Sahara was on a 50-mile training toss when she became lost. She had been missing for seven days.

Arkansas farmers plagued by rain; soybean, cotton affected

Harvest pushed back even further for local farmers as the rain is steady. Most hope to get back in the fields to finish up Monday.

Photo: History made with sale of first lottery tickets in Arkansas

About two dozen people stood in line at Haile's Exxon in Heber Springs, Ark., just after 12 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in order to take part in the state's first lottery. The first person in line, Karen Hargis of Heber Springs bought $5 worth of instant tickets, but did not win.

Arkansas Lottery offers help for problem gamblers

As with any gambling activity, whether it be horse races, dog races, casinos, or the lottery, players are encouraged to be wise about their spending and to play responsibly.

Arkansas prepares to launch lottery with instant-win tickets

Arkansas will launch its state-run lottery Monday, with $50 million dollars worth of scratch-off tickets going on sale around the state. Those who buy tickets could win as much as $100,000, and part of the proceeds from ticket sales will fund college scholarships.

Arkansas groups work to restore habitat of endangered woodpecker

When you’re on the endangered species list, you get what you need. The red cockaded woodpecker might not realize it, but the Arkansas Forestry Commission, Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission and The Nature Conservancy are working diligently to add some much needed square footage to its vast home.

Pryor to hold town hall meetings by phone

Senator Mark Pryor said he is holding six additional town hall meetings over the phone in response to a high demand of Arkansans who want to discuss health care reform, the economy, climate change and other issues affecting their communities.

Escapees found after being on the run for a day

A massive manhunt has come to an end with the capture of the two men, according to Nevada County Sheriff Danny Martin. Martin said both were caught in Hempstead County without incident.

Arkansas authorities searching for escaped prisoners

The search continued Thursday for two Nevada County men who escaped from the Pike County Jail.

Arkansas seeing green as feds announce funds

Sec. of Labor Solis announces federal grant competition as Pew releases analysis citing Arkansas as a growing 'green' state

Escaped convicts caught in New York sent back to Arkansas

Two escaped convicts who led local police and troopers on a high-speed chase that ended in their apprehension after a short foot chase in the city of Hornell are in the Varner Supermax maximum-security prison in Arkansas after being extradited Saturday.

Escaped Arkansas inmates waive rights to extradition hearings

The Hornell, N.Y., city court was packed with lawyers as news cameras and reporters waited outside for the court appearance of two Arkansas prison escapees being held at the Steuben County jail.

Escaped killers from Arkansas captured in upstate New York

Jeffrey Grinder and Calvin Adams - two convicted killers who escaped from an Arkansas prison Friday - were captured in a residential area in the city of Hornell, N.Y., shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Arkansas farmers discuss crucial need for water

Common issues among local farmers: need of water

Photos: Motorcycle rally has city humming

The party started early Thursday, April 23, 2009, as bikers began rolling into Helena-West Helena, Ark., to register for the ninth Wild Hog Music Festival & Motorcycle Rally. 

Slow and steady is how this mule driver travels across America

Covered wagon rolls through the Grand Prairie.

 

Police say rumor of Wal-Mart gang initiations a hoax

Law enforcement and news agencies across the nation were plagued with phone calls late Wednesday and into Thursday as threats of a gang initiation involving the possible slaying of several people at Wal-Mart were circulated through text messages and e-mails.

Popular Arkansas blues musician killed in car crash

Mark Sallings, 56, a blues harpist from the Arkansas Delta, died Wednesday in a two-car accident.

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