 | Ark. Senate Delays Final Passage of Voter ID Bill
A Senate committee will examine Tuesday whether legislation requiring voters to present a photo ID requires a two-thirds majority.  Watch Video
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 | New Technology Connecting Ark. Doctors to Rural Patients
The University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is using a statewide broadband network to help more people receive better treatment. Watch Video
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 | Tornado Risk Follows Record Warmth in Central U.S.
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., says the risks of tornadoes touching down Tuesday is greatest in northeast Texas, northern Louisiana, northwest Mississippi, southeast Missouri and much of Arkansas.
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 | Feds Accept 7 Arkansas Counties for Disaster
Seven Arkansas counties have qualified for federal disaster aid to help with cleanup from the Christmas Day winter storm that dumped 10 inches of snow on the central part of the state.
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 | Arkansas House Approves Guns in Church Bill
The Arkansas House overwhelmingly approved a bill that allows concealed handguns in churches.
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 | AR Governor Signs Sex Offender Restrictions Into Law
Sex offenders in Arkansas are now banned from swimming areas and playgrounds at state parks. It's a new law just signed by Governor Mike Beebe. Watch Video
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 | Doctors See Benefit of Approving Medical Marijuana in Arkansas
Arkansas residents will soon vote on legalizing marijuana for medical use. It's called Issue 5 and it's causing issues for both those for and against it.
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 | AR Bill Would Allow Bible Classes in Public School
The Bible could be coming to Arkansas public schools. A new state bill would allow schools to add a curriculum to study the Bible. The bill has been shot down before, but many residents hope this time it passes. Watch Video
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 | Wynne, Arkansas Police Officer Missing
A Wynne, Arkansas police officer is missing near Forrest City.
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 | $1B Steel Mill to Bring 500 Jobs to Osceola
Big River Steel, LLC announced Tuesday that it plans to build a $1.1 billion steel mill in Mississippi County, Arkansas, bringing more than 500 jobs to the area.
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 | West Memphis Kindergarten Instructor Named Ark. Teacher of the Year
A kindergarten teacher in the Marion School District has been named the Arkansas teacher of the year.
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 | AR Lawmakers Consider Drug Testing For Unemployment Benefits
A bill before the legislature would give the state power to test anyone on state benefits. You must pass to get paid. Anyone who refused or failed would not receive benefits. Watch Video
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| Bill to Allow Concealed Guns in Arkansas Churches
Arkansas is one of 10 states where concealed weapons are banned in places of worship. Local church members say extra protection may not be a bad thing. Watch Video
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 | Blytheville Wary of Icy Roads following Christmas Snow
Blytheville, Arkansas saw several inches of snow. The big concern wasn't how drivers would do in the snow during the day; it's how they'll do on the ice at night. Watch Video
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 | Arkansas Casino Ballot Proposal Ruled Invalid
One of two casino proposals attempting to get on the November ballot in Arkansas has been ruled invalid.
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 | Arkansas Casino Proposals a Step Closer to Reality
Is it competition or a monopoly? That's what Arkansas voters may have to decide in a few months. A pair of petitions that could change the casino industry in Arkansas are a step closer to becoming reality. Watch Video
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 | Only on ABC24: Whistle Blower in Election Fraud Case Speaks
For the first time, the woman who lost a shot at a seat in the Arkansas State House because of a fraudulent election is speaking out.
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| Arkansas, Mississippi have Fewest Doctors in U.S.
Baby boomers are getting older, doctors are aging into retirement, and new insurance demands are stretching our medical care system. Watch Video
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 | Voter Registration Deadline for November Election Nears
Time is running out to register to vote before the November election.
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 | Ark. Governor Requests Statewide Disaster Assistance for Drought
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare the entire state a disaster are due to persistently severe drought conditions.
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 | West Memphis Voters Want Councilman Out of Office after Election Fraud
The woman who lost the Arkansas State House primary because of a fraudulent election spoke exclusively to ABC24 News. Watch Video
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 | Five Defendants Enter Plea in AR Voter Fraud Investigation
They're accused of helping throw an election, but five Crittenden County residents are maintaining their innocence.
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 | Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Teaching Certification Scam
A former teacher pleaded guilty to his part in a scam where he helped aspiring teachers cheat on their certification exams.
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 | Escaped Inmate Found in Arkansas Cave
Officials say a convicted murderer who escaped from an Arkansas prison this week has been captured after he was found in a cave.
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 | Convicted Murderer Escapes from Arkansas Prison
Authorities are searching for a convicted killer who escaped from an Arkansas prison where he was serving a 40-year sentence for first-degree murder.
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 | Marion Arkansas State Rep Pleads Guilty to Voter Fraud
They were willing to buy your vote for $20 or a pack of cigarettes. Watch Video
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 | Jerry Lard Sentenced to Death for Killing Ark. Officer
An Arkansas man who shot a police officer during a traffic stop last year, then coldly shot him again in the face while he was pleading for his life, was sentenced to death on Saturday.
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 | Double Homicide of Patient, Nurse in Trumann
A terminally ill man and his caretaker were shot Sunday inside the mobile home they shared. Who would want them dead? That's the murder mystery police in Trumann, Arkansas have on their hands. Watch Video
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 | Arkansas Farmers Race against Isaac
Arkansas farmers worked around the clock on Thursday, trying to beat Isaac. Watch Video
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| Another Arkansas Casino Proposal in Jeopardy
They look more like a crapshoot than a sure shot. Two proposals to bring more casinos to Arkansas are in limbo. Watch Video
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 | AR Group Pushing Medical Marijuana on November Ballot
Arkansas could become the 18th state in the country to make medical marijuana legal, if it passes on the November ballot. Watch Video
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 | High Number of Absentee Ballots in AR Race for State House
It's decision day in Arkansas and one race for the State House of Representatives is being watched closely. Watch Video
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 | Arkansas to Raise Rural Speed Limits
It may not be much, but Arkansas drivers will be getting a break soon. The highway department plans to increase speed limits on some of the state's roads. Watch Video
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| Forecasters say Arkansas has 11th Twister of Year
Forecasters say storms that swept the state Sunday and Monday included at least one tornado, which touched down southwest of Carlisle in Lonoke County.
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 | Ark. State Senator Survives Democratic Primary
longtime Little Rock legislator has fended off a challenge in the Democratic primary for a central Arkansas Senate seat.
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 | No Deer as Pets, Say Arkansas Officials
Bambi can roam in your backyard, but he better not be on a leash.
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 | Drought Indicators Piling Up as Arkansas Growers Worry
Most of Arkansas is experiencing a moderate drought and that's causing concern among some farmers.
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| New Push to Bring Las Vegas Style Casinos to Arkansas
Her opposition is afraid of a little competition, that's what Nancy Todd is saying as she fights to bring Las Vegas style casinos to Arkansas.
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 | Arkansas' Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.2 Percent
State officials say Arkansas' unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a percentage point to 7.2 percent in April.
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| Arkansas Drought Leaving Farmers Out To Dry
The hot weather has Arkansas farmers fighting desperately to save their crops. Watch Video
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 | Fort Smith Woman Arrested for Fake Bomb Threat
Police say they've arrested a 34-year-old Fort Smith woman on suspicion of phoning in a bomb threat to her child's junior high school.
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 | Contested Arkansas Ballots Headed to State Prosecutor
Questionable absentee ballots in an Arkansas election are headed to a state prosecutor after a Mississippi County clerk raised concerns about the high number of ballots in the election. Watch Video
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 | Griffin, Womack Advance Unopposed In Ark. Races
Incumbent Republicans in two U.S. House districts had no primary opposition and are advancing to the November general election, where they'll face Democratic opponents.
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| Arkansas Voters Head to Polls for Primary Election
Polls are open for Arkansas voters casting ballots in this year's primary election.
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 | Forrest City Fire Department Pushes Fireworks Ban
Drought conditions in Arkansas could put a damper on 4th of July celebrations. Watch Video
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| Sheriff: Ark. Bust a Small Fraction of I-40 Drug Traffic
A lead foot and pounds of marijuana all spelled trouble for a man and woman from San Antonio busted for trafficking drugs in Arkansas. Watch Video
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 | Ingram Beats Crumbly for Disputed Ark. Senate Post
State Rep. Keith Ingram has defeated state Sen. Jack Crumbly in the Democratic primary for an east Arkansas seat that is the focus of a federal redistricting lawsuit.
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 | Flowers Wins Dem. Primary for Ark. Senate Seat
State Sen. Stephanie Flowers has defeated Rep. Efrem Elliott in the Democratic primary for the Arkansas Senate District 25 seat.
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 | Forrest City Looks to Rebuild after Downtown Fire
Thirty days to clean up and a small fortune to rebuild. That's what's facing the owners of buildings destroyed by a fire in Forrest City, Arkansas.
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 | Group Organizes to Block Arkansas Casino Ballot Items
A group of legislators and other leaders say voters shouldn't sign petitions for proposed ballot items that would allow casinos to open in several Arkansas counties.
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