Following last week’s dual tragedies in Boston and West, TX, many Arkansans might feel compelled to open their hearts and wallets to help the victims.

Before you do, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel warns you to beware of scams.

McDaniel says some “callous and opportunistic con artists” might use the events to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers.

This weekend marks the beginning of Spring Break for many Arkansas college and high school students.

It also marks the beginning of two law enforcement operations dedicated to identifying and arresting young drivers who might be drunk or impaired.

Arkansas State Police are teaming up with local law enforcement agencies across the state and Your Region 8 to reduce drunk driving.

Between March 9-18 and April 13-22, expect to see increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints.

JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Chances are right now there's a domestic violence situation going on right here in Region Eight.  For many of these domestic situations - they're so extreme an order of protection is filed to by a judge to keep a victim safe.

But for some of these cases, an order of protection isn't enough.  Which raises the question, is an order of protection really worth the paper it's written on?