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A former chief deputy was arraigned in federal court Thursday on charges of extortion, bank fraud, and selling a stolen firearm.

Lyon College’s proposed dental and veterinary schools will be located on the former Heifer International campus in Little Rock.

On the flip side, residents in eight states were overcounted during the once-a-decade headcount.

Highway crews will remove the old corrugated metal pipes and install new ones for a cross-drain beginning Monday morning, May 23.

A minor died and four others were injured Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash.

A person died Wednesday night when investigators said he lost control of his SUV and hit a utility pole.

Due to inflation, small businesses are fighting not to raise prices on their products.

"We’ve gotta get aggressive and that’s one of the challenges we’re facing,” one panelist said.

The Arkansas Department of Health tracks flu cases each week with a report that shows everything from deaths to school absenteeism.

With parents unable to find baby formula in stores, a Memphis mother created a Facebook group for parents to step up and help one another.

The commodity distribution event gave more than 300 boxes of food to those in need.

Brady Prewitt was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor and his remains have been interred at a memorial in Hawaii ever since, but after all this time they have made their way home.

Rescue teams are searching for a missing canoer on the Buffalo National River.

The old station will be demolished immediately and construction on the new fire station will begin at the end of July.

Experts said about 26 million kids will enroll in camps this summer, high demand is causing parents to pay more. Local camp leaders say this is the most interest they’ve seen in years.

Drivers have said they enjoy traffic flowing freely on Southwest and Highland Drive.

A Greene County nonprofit that helps those struggling with their finances celebrated its 40th year with a celebration party on Tuesday.

The Rivercrest School District flipped the switch on their new solar array and all the money they save on energy and utility costs will be added to the teacher’s salary.

A daycare worker seen on video pushing a four-year-old child at KidSpot Learning Center will serve no jail time.

Lola Johnson has end-stage renal disease.

Governor Mike Parson announced the new website, which is called moarpa.mo.gov.

Many people will be opening up their pools soon or getting ready to hit the public pools. With that, there are safety tips parents need to keep in mind.

The Department of Human Services has launched an investigation into students being mistreated at Brookland Middle School after being forced to sit on the pavement in 95-degree temperatures due to being disruptive in the cafeteria.

Police arrested an 18-year-old Paragould man Thursday on suspicion of rape after they say he gave “self-incriminating statements” during an interview.

Paw Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” sets sail this August for Arkansas.

The race for Poinsett County Judge is between five republican candidates John K. Hutchison, J.C. Carter, Billy Pilgrim, Louis Jones Sr., and Bobby New all think they are the right choice for the position.

The room is designed to help those who experience sensory overload.

A piece of history made a stop in Jonesboro. A Douglas C-54 aircraft named “The spirit of Freedom” made a fuel stop at the Jonesboro Airport today.

People packed Main Street in Jonesboro Saturday for the Oasis Eats and Arts festival, featuring vendors from all across northeast Arkansas.

A local organization looking to give back to those who help support them. Fisher Street Community Action held their annual Fish Plate giveaway to almost 1000 people Saturday.