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Arkansas man killed following encounter with responding officer after reportedly being armed with knife and hammer and making threats, ASP investigating

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Arkansas - The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division has launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a man’s death in...
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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders comments on ‘Product of USA’ labeling as federal policy takes effect in 2026

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Arkansas - Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders voiced support for strengthening American agriculture in a recent sociaI media post, highlighting a broader federal effort tied...
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Governor Sanders announces appointments to multiple Arkansas boards and commissions, including members of Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training

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Arkansas - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced a series of appointments to boards and commissions across the state, filling vacancies and reappointing...
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Arkansas man arrested at cemetery about 20 miles from murder scene, charged with first-degree murder in fatal shooting of 34-year-old man

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Arkansas - A 36-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday...
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Gov. Sanders defends tax cuts as Arkansas prepares for potential fourth reduction, emphasizing belief that individuals are better stewards of their own money than...

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Arkansas - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders publicly defended her administration’s tax policy in a recent social media post, emphasizing her belief that individuals...
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Officer-involved shooting under investigation after Arkansas man was fatally shot during traffic stop when he exchanged gunfire with a responding officer after refusing multiple...

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Arkansas - The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening, April 12, 2026, east of Texarkana. According...

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