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Fires damaged 10 homes, Hubbard said, and burned near four businesses in the city, although ... being fought in Arkansas on Wednesday." Grant Lancaster covers crime, policing and breaking news ...

A comprehensive bill was also filed to crack down on illegal border crosser crime. “Violent criminal ... by illegal foreign nationals in Arkansas. It also would expand the state's ban on so-called ...

Supporters say the measure enhances public safety, while opponents warn of legal and constitutional challenges.

The Arkansas Senate has passed a bill that increases penalties for illegal immigrants who commit crimes in the state.

Cities will take a harder look at requests for annexation after municipal authority for zoning and code enforcement in areas ...

"For example, the city has the eighth-highest share of people with diabetes and the fourth-highest heart disease rate." Little Rock, Arkansas ... city has the second-lowest numbers of health ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- Local governments in Northwest Arkansas reported record or near-record sales tax receipts in February, but city and county officials say they remain cautious in forecasting the year ...

Toronto is known as a low-crime city compared to locales with similar or greater populations, but it may surprise some to learn that the 416 is way ahead of even New York City, Detroit and Los ...