Arkansas

Arkansas Man Dies of Malnutrition and Dehydration in Jail; He Couldn’t Afford $100 Bail

The mentally disabled man spent more than a year awaiting trial on charges from an arrest where officers wanted to protect his well being.
01/18/2023
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Arkansas Small Town Elects 18-Year-Old Jaylen Smith, Becoming The Youngest Black U.S. Mayor Ever

He won with 218 votes over Nemi Matthews Sr.'s 139 votes.
12/08/2022

Earle, Ark., Elects Jaylen Smith, 18, The Youngest Ever Black U.S. Mayor

A recent high school graduate who still lives with his parents, ran on a progressive platform.
12/07/2022

Arkansas Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter Inducts First Black Member

Sharon Fort traced her lineage to a person who supplied people fighting in the Revolutionary War, which led to her becoming a DAR member.
09/06/2022

DOJ Launches Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shocking Arkansas Arrest Caught On Camera

Randal Worcester’s head filmed having his head being bashed into the concrete.
08/23/2022
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Rookie Arkansas Cop Dies During Training One Month After Joining Department

Vincent Parks died after performing training exercises.
07/20/2022

Rookie Arkansas Cop Dies In Training One Month After Joining Department

Vincent Parks, 38, died during training exercises in North Little Rock.
07/19/2022

Arkansas Woman Says She Was Turned Away From A Church Because She’s Black

The pastor called the incident a “setback.”
06/29/2022

Arkansas Juneteenth Soul Food Festival Canceled After All-White Host Panel Revealed

Uproar exploded on social media reportedly after a preliminary event poster was leaked.
04/29/2022
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Racist Social Media Post Targets Black Greek Letter Organizations At Arkansas State University

One comment said Black students should “get back on the boat.”
04/19/2022

Gunmen Open Fire At Arkansas Charity Car Show, Leaving Man Dead, 28 Wounded

Police are looking into a shooting that wounded more than two dozen, including six children. One suspect remains on the loose while another is in custody.
03/21/2022