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The Latest Breaking News from Arkansas

Who Is Aaron Spencer? Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder Wins County Sheriff Primary in Arkansas

Aaron Spencer, facing second-degree murder charges, wins the Republican primary for Lonoke County sheriff.

International Business Times UK

An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff's nomination

An Arkansas man awaiting trial for murder has won the Republican nomination in a sheriff’s race in central Arkansas

The Independent UK

Arkansas man charged with murder wins Republican primary in sheriff election

Spencer has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his teenage daughter’s alleged abuser and is out on bond while awaiting trial

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Arkansas father accused of killing daughter’s alleged rapist wins GOP nomination for sheriff

An Arkansas father, awaiting trial for allegedly killing his daughter's accused sexual predator, has won the Republican nomination for county sheriff. Aaron Spencer defeated the incumbent, securing over 53% of the vote.

The Times of India

Trump-aligned candidates surge as some incumbents fall: five key takeaways from US primary elections

From Texas to North Carolina, incumbents fall as Democrats gain in Arkansas, signaling 2026 turbulence

The Guardian - US

8 takeaways from the Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas primaries

The 2026 midterm elections have their first results. Here are a handful of important lessons and takeaways.

Roll Call

Powerball Jackpot Winner: Arkansas Ticket Claims $251 Million Prize in March 2 Drawing

A single lucky ticket sold in Arkansas matched all six numbers to win the estimated $251 million Powerball jackpot in Monday night's drawing, ending a rollover streak and resetting the prize pool to $20 million for the next contest.

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Arkansas father rushing his sick child to hospital won’t face charges after officer rammed into his car

State trooper used Pit ramming maneuvre to stop Dillon Hess from speeding while transporting his son to hospital

The Guardian - US

Russell Brand Sparks Fury As He Appears In Court On New Charges After Arkansas Baptisms

“Baptizing people in Arkansas a month later? He’s quick!”

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4 At-Fault States With No-Fault Insurance Rules You Should Know

Think you live in an at-fault car insurance state? These four still have some tricky no-fault insurance laws you should know about.

Kiplinger

In Arkansas and Illinois, Groceries Just Got Cheaper, But Not By Much

Arkansas and Illinois are the most recent states to repeal sales tax on groceries. Will it really help shoppers with their food bills?

Kiplinger

Why Texans and Arkansans Are Painting Trees Purple — And What It Legally Means

It sounds like we’re dialing in the precision here! You’re right navigating the nuances of rural property law requires a balance between warning the reader and staying within the bounds of legal reality. Keeping the distinction between “legal notice” and “physical barrier” clear is key, especially since the consequences aren’t…

Budget and the Bees

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Arkansas tooth picks, selective schools, and inconsistent travel plans.

Reason

Florida bill seeks to ban use of ‘West Bank’ in schools and state agencies

The bill would mandate use of the biblical term ‘Judea and Samaria’ after a similar effort passed in Arkansas

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"Merely Correctly Advising … Daughter of Her Constitutional Rights Did Not Constitute … [Criminal O]bstruction … of a Governmental Function"

From today's decision in Keeton v. State, written by Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Cindy Grace Thyer, joined by Judges… The post "Merely Correctly Advising … Daughter of Her Constitutional Rights Did Not Constitute … [Criminal O]bstruction … of a Governmental Function" appeared first on Reason.com.

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‘I was violated and put in extreme danger’: women denied abortions sue over Arkansas ban

Suit filed by Amplify Legal says laws violate constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

The Independent UK

Two viruses emerging from animals could be the next ‘major’ public health threats to American families, scientists warn

One has already spread in humans in Arkansas and across Asia

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Arkansas Grocery Tax Update: Why Your Receipt Total Isn’t Dropping as Expected

On January 1, 2026, Arkansas officially eliminated the state sales tax on groceries, a move celebrated as a major victory for household budgets. Shoppers expected to see a noticeable drop in their weekly bill immediately. However, weeks into the new year, many Arkansans are checking their receipts and feeling confused…

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Free Speech at the Higher End of the Org Chart: Thoughts on the Arkansas Dean Controversy

From the N.Y. Times (Stephanie Saul) last week: Less than a week after naming a new dean, the University of… The post Free Speech at the Higher End of the Org Chart: Thoughts on the Arkansas Dean Controversy appeared first on Reason.com.

We Got This Covered

Questions raised as details of missing Arkansas man Chris Palmer’s truck are revealed

He disappeared after several strange messages to his family.

We Got This Covered

Missing Arkansas man sent a text from a National Forest — only for his truck to be found hours away, in the opposite direction

A strange set of circumstances.

Reason

Arkansas Case on Zoning Laws Being Used to Exclude Gun Shops

In yesterday's Arkansas Supreme Court decision in Eureka Gun & Pawn, LLC v. City of Eureka Springs, the majority dismissed… The post Arkansas Case on Zoning Laws Being Used to Exclude Gun Shops appeared first on Reason.com.

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All 50 States Ranked by Affordability To Move To

Arkansas tops new affordability rankings for 2026. All top 10 states come from South and Midwest with rent under $1,400 and homes under $400,000.

The Independent UK

‘God hasn’t taken the fight out of me yet’: Family’s push in cold-case murder gives them new hope to find the truth

It’s been 10 years since Ebby Steppach vanished in October 2015. She was found dead nearly three years later, but what happened to her has remained a mystery. Her family has since launched a social media campaign to raise awareness, debunk misinformation and call on the public for tips. Ebby’s…

The Independent UK

What to know about the Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot in Arkansas worth $1.8 billion

Christmas came early for someone who purchased a Powerball ticket worth more than $1.8 billion at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas

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