The Latest Breaking News from Arkansas

Arkansas asks USDA to let it ban soda and candy from SNAP

Arkansas officials are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

2 killed, 9 injured in shooting at a city park in Arkansas, police say

Two people have been killed and nine others injured in a shooting at a city park in Arkansas

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Cabot Creamery Recalls Butter In 7 States Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns

The recalled butter was distributed in seven states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025

Coach Quickly Ejected After Sitting Through 25-Minute SEC Softball Replay Review

The Florida-Arkansas softball game was delayed for nearly a half hour so umpires could call the NCAA to ask about a blown call.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2025

More torrential rain and flash flooding expected in heavily waterlogged South and Midwest

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was expected in parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of relentless severe storms that in some cases spawned deadly tornadoes

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

South and Midwest face potentially catastrophic rains and floods while reeling from tornadoes

Parts of the Midwest and South are facing the possibility torrential rains and life-threatening flash floods on Friday The fresh storms come as many communities are still reeling from severe tornadoes that destroyed whole neighborhoods and killed at least seven people

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

‘Potentially historic’ flooding threat looms after almost 100 tornadoes hit US

Rainfall near Memphis, Tennessee, is expected to exceed 12in over the next three days

The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2025

Severe storms and tornadoes hit US south and midwest, killing at least seven

White House approves Tennessee’s state of emergency request as further fatalities expected to be confirmed

The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2025

One Person Dead As Storms Wreak Havoc; Flooding, Tornado Risk Put Most Of US On High Alert

Nearly 2.5 million people were placed in a "high-risk" zone, which included parts of west Tennessee, northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, and regions of western Kentucky and southern Illinois.

International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025

At least six dead as ‘once in a generation’ storm lashes several states

Extreme weather warnings were issued across Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025