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Son Arrested in Arkansas After Mother Found Living Among Cats

#Arkansas #ElderAbuse

A 61-year-old man in Arkansas was arrested for elder abuse and animal cruelty after his 92-year-old mother was found living in poor conditions with 38 cats, one of which was deceased. The man was charged and the animals were taken in by rescue facilities. read more


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Arkansas Upsets St John's, Advances to Sweet 16 in NCAA

#Arkansas #NCAATournament

Arkansas beats St. John's in March Madness, reaching the Sweet 16. John Calipari guides the Razorbacks to victory, while St. John's is eliminated. The poor-shooting game ends with a win for Arkansas, propelling them to face the next opponent. read more

Teen with firearm at Texarkana Airport disarmed by pilot.

#Arkansas #AirportSecurity

A 15-year-old armed teen demanded a plane at Texarkana Regional Airport in Arkansas but was disarmed by a pilot with a gun. The pilot intervened, apprehended the suspect, and no one was harmed. The teen now faces multiple charges. read more

Arkansas School Staff Member Accused of Sending Nude Photo

#Arkansas #SchoolEmployeeArrested

Arkansas school employee, Kara Callahan, faces charges for sending a nude photo to a student, leading to her being put on leave. The incident was reported to the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline, and the school district is reviewing the situation. read more

Arkansas father charged with murder in daughter's alleged abductor's death

#Arkansas #CrimeNews

Aaron Spencer, 36, from Arkansas faces a murder charge for allegedly shooting Michael Fosler, 67, who was found with his missing teenage daughter. Spencer's wife revealed disturbing details, claiming Fosler had previously targeted and assaulted their daughter. read more

Arkansas couple sell baby for beer and $1,000 at campground

#Arkansas #BabySaleCase

An Arkansas couple attempted to sell their two-month-old baby at a campground for a 6-pack of beer and $1,000. The neglected infant was handed over to a drunken stranger, sparking police intervention. read more

Arkansas Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Rights Amendment Proposal

#Arkansas #abortionrights

Arkansas Supreme Court rejects proposal to expand abortion rights, preventing a vote on the issue in November. The court upheld the rejection of the petition due to insufficient signatures submitted. read more

#Arkansas #AbortionBan

Supporters and opponents of a proposed ballot measure regarding Arkansas' abortion ban gathered outside the state capitol in Little Rock in a photo captured on July 5, 2024. However, a lawsuit has been filed against the Arkansas secretary of state for allegedly rejecting valid abortion ballot signatures. # read more

#Arkansas #MassShooting

An Arkansas mass shooting at a Fordyce supermarket left three dead and 11 injured. Shoppers hid in freezers during the chaos caused by Travis Posey, who has now been arrested and charged with capital murder. read more

#Arkansas #ShootingVictims

Ex-cop Ken Van Der Zwalm provided refuge to families fleeing a shooting at an Arkansas grocery store, saving traumatized kids. Three dead and six wounded, suspect in custody. Governor and locals praise law enforcement's quick response. read more

#Arkansas #NetflixDocumentary

Arkansas lawmakers are questioning the decision of Sheriff Eric Higgins to allow a Netflix series, highlighting inmates' freedom at a county jail, to be filmed without their awareness or consent. Concerns about exploiting prisoners and damaging the state's reputation were raised. read more