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US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Ex-police chief sentenced for rape and murder escaped prison disguised as prison guard

Grant Hardin, a convicted killer, escaped from prison by impersonating a guard, alarming the families of his victims.
The search for Hardin involves advanced techniques including canines, drones, and helicopters.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Ex-police chief sentenced for rape and murder escaped prison disguised as prison guard

Grant Hardin, a convicted killer, escaped from prison by impersonating a guard, alarming the families of his victims.
The search for Hardin involves advanced techniques including canines, drones, and helicopters.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

French Hill calls for investigation into Little Rock Housing Authority

After years of broken promises, shameful mismanagement, and questionable expenditures—including multiple Corrective Action Plan findings by HUD and a Federal law enforcement raid—it is clear that MHA has lost both my and the public's trust.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Arkansas Lives Up To Its 'Land of Opportunity' Namesake for Middle-Class Americans Looking For Average-Priced Home

Arkansas is a refreshing respite for its residents, as home prices remain within reach for families earning the median income in the Natural State.
SF real estate
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Diamond hunters swarm US park to unearth pricey precious gems - that visitors are allowed to keep

The Crater of Diamonds State Park offers a unique experience where visitors can legally mine for diamonds, making it the only place in the world to do so.
DC food
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

The Weirdest Street Names in the U.S. Revealed-From Windy Butte Way to Farfrompoopen Road

'Some names are so silly that it beggars belief they were ever allowed to be used, while others-though hilarious-actually stem from historical lore.'
Upper West Side
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot

Arkansas passed a bill imposing stricter rules on ballot measures, raising concerns over voter suppression and the ability to gather signatures.
#disaster-relief
#natural-disasters
#real-estate
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Walmart Made One Sleepy Town the 'Austin of the Ozarks'-but the Boom Is Driving Up Home Prices

Bentonville, Arkansas is booming due to an influx of newcomers and economic growth driven by Walmart.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Tarek El Moussa Reveals How Walmart Effect Influenced Him To Make Major Real Estate Investment in Arkansas

SF real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Walmart Made One Sleepy Town the 'Austin of the Ozarks'-but the Boom Is Driving Up Home Prices

Bentonville, Arkansas is booming due to an influx of newcomers and economic growth driven by Walmart.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Tarek El Moussa Reveals How Walmart Effect Influenced Him To Make Major Real Estate Investment in Arkansas

#online-gaming
Chicago
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Violent tornado causes catastrophic damage near Lake City, Arkansas

A powerful tornado struck northeastern Arkansas, causing extensive damage and urgent emergency warnings.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

TTU rallies from 16 down, escapes in wild OT win

Darrion Williams captured the spotlight by scoring the decisive basket with just 7.3 seconds remaining in overtime, showcasing his clutch performance in a thrilling matchup.
Toronto Raptors
#government-policy
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Pitino defends benching Luis in loss to Arkansas

When Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis Jr. hit two free throws with 4:56 remaining to pull St. John's within two points, coach Rick Pitino subbed him out of the game.
New York Knicks
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Arkansas Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Producing Deadly Ricin Poison

A man was sentenced to eight years in prison for producing ricin to trap trespassers.
#mountain-biking
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

Arkansas has enough lithium for the world's EVs - but getting to it is the problem

The US Geological Survey estimates that Arkansas may contain 5 to 19 million tons of lithium, potentially enough to supply nine times the global demand for car batteries by 2030.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Tommy Robinson, Colorful Arkansas Sheriff and Congressman, Dies at 82

Tommy Robinson, a former county sheriff and congressman in Arkansas, died at 82. He was known for extreme stunts like chaining inmates to protest jail overcrowding.
New York City
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