Arkansas County News

'Kilt him a b'ar, when he was only 5' ENLARGE In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the right of Americans to possess guns, I thought now would be an appropriate time to revisit a story I read ...

A report filed with the state's Board of Election Commissioners recommends more training for poll workers in an east Arkansas county criticized by lawmakers for its handling of a 2006 Democratic primary runoff ...

An inmate escaped from an Arkansas county jail and left behind a toilet paper flower because he felt bad for escaping! Luis Camacho-Mendoza was recaptured later hiding in a closet with a pillowcase over his ...

A bear here, a fox there. It seems the wild animals that once had free rein in this region are moving into the neighborhoods, and the reason is they have no place left to go.

Inmate labor to pickup litter catching on in state More Ark. poultry flocks checked for bird flu By ROB MORITZ Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK Five days a week, weather permitting, a small group of men, all ...

Release Date: June 6, 2008 Release Number: 1758-028 More Information on Arkansas Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes LITTLE ROCK, Ark.

Jennifer Brummett of Bella Vista was determined to breast-feed, even though she was a first-time mom and gave birth to twins.

May 30, 2008 9:55 AM, By David Bennett Farm Press Editorial Staff Incidents of herbicide-resistant barnyardgrass in Arkansas are common and destined to become even more so.

The sound of air wrenches is like that at any auto dealership service department.

An Arkansas county where state election officials watched voting and ballot counting Tuesday reported no problems at precincts during the day.

The city of Stuttgart continues its clean-up following the May 10th storms that swept through the Arkansas County town.

“In addition, he has participated in program reviews/development and made presentations about the program to numerous groups of landowners in the region”

Acres for Wildlife awards presented by Beebe LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Wildlife Federation recognizes the importance of habitat development and management of private lands in Arkansas to ensure the future of ... via Log Cabin Democrat

“All that sitting water, and in some cases rushing water, did heavy damage to state, county and city roads”

A series of tornadoes that have swept across Arkansas since the beginning of May damaged more than 620 homes, destroying at least 120, state estimates show. via Arkansas Online

“Our police department did a great job too, though. Within minutes they had it organized and were going door to door.”

Two looting arrests were made this weekend in Stuttgart after an EF-3 tornado hit their town Saturday. via KAIT-TV Jonesboro

Governor Beebe has declared Arkansas and Phillips counties as state disasters areas, after a tornado and severe storms swept through on Saturday. via KATV Little Rock

A tornado that tore through Stuttgart on Saturday caused damage that left even meteorologists stunned. via KAIT-TV Jonesboro

“We've got 100 poles down in the Stuttgart area and it takes a huge amount of work to rebuild the system. We're talking several days, as late as Friday, before we get all that done.”

The National Weather Service says no one was seriously injured when a suspected E-F3 tornado swept through Stuttgart. via Log Cabin Democrat

After assessing the damage to the Arkansas County town of Stuttgart, County Judge Sonny Cox spoke with Today's THV's Charles Crowson. via KTHV-TV Little Rock

“Why shouldn't I inform the people it's not my fault ? Why can't I ?”

Benton County Assessor Bill Moutray launched a "pre-emptive strike" Tuesday, blaming the county's tax collector for information missing from more than 69, 000 property tax statements mailed last week. via Herald-Leader

“If we are in a small pod all day (and) do next to nothing for physical exercise, we should not lose weight”

An inmate awaiting trial on a murder charge is suing the Arkansas county, complaining he has lost more than 45 kilograms because of the jailhouse menu. via The Sydney Morning Herald