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Man killed, 9 others injured in shooting during Arkansas block party

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and at least nine others injured at a block party in Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Public Safety says the gunfire happened … more

4/15/24

Today in History: April 24, final Unabomber-linked killing

Today in History Today is Wednesday, April 24, the 115th day of 2024. There are 251 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 24, 1995, the final bomb linked to … more

By The Associated Press | 4/15/24

FILE - Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego speaks to reporters at the state Capitol in Phoenix on April 9, 2024. The near-total abortion ban resurrected last week by the Arizona Supreme Court dates to 1864, a time when gold-seekers were moving, white settlers were clashing with Native Americans and dueling had to be regulated. The law's revival is just the latest instance of long-dormant restrictions influencing current abortion policies after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. (AP Photo/Jonathan Copper)

The Civil War raged and fortune-seekers hunted for gold. This era produced Arizona's abortion ban

The near-total abortion ban resurrected last week by the Arizona Supreme Court dates to 1864, a time when gold-seekers were moving, white settlers were clashing with Native Americans and dueling had … more

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO | 4/15/24

Deep South News Digest, 2pm update

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more

4/12/24

FILE - Dylan Brandt speaks at a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Little Rock, Ark., July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo, File)

Federal appeals court hearing arguments on nation's first ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments over Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday will hear Arkansas' appeal … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/11/24

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders urges lawmakers to pass budget as session kicks off

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is urging lawmakers to pass her $6.3 billion budget proposal that boosts spending on a new school voucher program. But she stopped short of making new policy … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/10/24

VT--Vermont Digest

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Vermont stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Vermont and the rest of the world, visit … more

4/10/24

City of Marshall getting $1.7M infrastructure grant to boost Arkansas manufacturing jobs

A rural Arkansas city has been tapped to get a $1.7 million federal infrastructure grant designed to boost manufacturing jobs in the state. KARK-TV reports the U.S. Department of Commerce announced … more

4/10/24

Deep South News Digest, 1pm update

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more

4/10/24

Deep South News Digest, 7pm update

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more

4/9/24

Audit on Arkansas governor's $19,000 lectern to be released within next 10 days, lawmaker says

A top lawmaker says he expects the audit report on the $19,000 lectern purchased for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be released in the next 10 days. Republican Rep. Jimmy Gazaway on Tuesday says he … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/9/24

FILE - Arkansas lawmakers gather in the House of Representatives chamber at the state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Arkansas lawmakers are convening at the Capitol and their top agenda item is taking up Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' $6.3 billion proposed budget for the coming year. (AP Photo/Andrew DeMillo, File)

Things to know when the Arkansas Legislature convenes to take up a budget and other issues

Arkansas lawmakers are meeting at the Capitol for a session that will focus on Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' $6.3 billion proposed budget for the coming year. The budget is the top agenda item for the … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 4/7/24

SWAT team responding to Arkansas shopping mall, police ask public to avoid the area

A SWAT team from a police department in central Arkansas is responding to an incident at a shopping mall. Conway police on Saturday asked people to avoid the area until further notice. Police said on … more

4/6/24

FILE - Shoppers walk to a Walmart in Vernon Hills, Ill., Tuesday, March 28, 2023. If you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement with the retailer. The class action lawsuit, which was first filed in October 2022, alleges that Walmart shoppers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico who purchased certain sold-by-weight meat and seafood as well as select citrus sold in bulk bags paid more than the lowest price advertised in stores.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Buy groceries at Walmart recently? You may be eligible for a class action settlement payment

If you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement with the retailer. The class action lawsuit, … more

4/5/24

End of Tabulation Advisory

EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: NOT FOR BROADCAST, PUBLICATION OR USE ONLINE The Associated Press has completed its election night results tabulation for the AR Primary Runoff, with all races … more

4/3/24

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Mtn. Home

Robert Finch, 60, of Mtn. Home, Ark., succumbed to fatal injuries caused by a motorcycle crash at 5:49 p.m. Friday on Highway 5 North near Scrap Daddy’s Metals in Mtn. Home, reports the Arkansas State Police. more

4/1/24

Oklahoma highway reopens following shutdown after a barge hit a bridge

An Oklahoma highway has been reopened following its closure for a few hours on Saturday after a bridge over the Arkansas River was struck by a barge. Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol closed … more

3/31/24

Arkansas, local officials mark anniversary of tornadoes that killed four and destroyed homes

Arkansas and local officials are marking the one-year anniversary of tornadoes that devastated the state and killed four people. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday visited a title company in … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 3/29/24

Deep South News Digest, 1pm update

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit … more

3/29/24

FILE - The Arkansas state Capitol building is seen on May 29, 2015, in Little Rock, Ark. Voters in three Arkansas state House districts will return to the polls Tuesday, April 2, 2024, to complete some unfinished business from the March 5 primaries. The top two finishers from primaries where no candidate received a majority will compete in runoff elections for a spot on the November ballot. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' state house primary runoffs

Voters in three Arkansas state House districts are returning to the polls to complete some unfinished business from the March 5 primaries. There's one race in which Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee … more

By ROBERT YOON | 3/29/24