Coverage dated September 1, 2026

Former Arkansas state legislator McCollum formally charged with three felonies in case accusing him of attacking his wife

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

BENTONVILLE -- Prosecutors have formally charged Austin McCollum with felony offenses accusing him of abusing his wife.

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  1. NWA Home Page

    Ex-Arkansas State Rep. Austin McCollum now facing additional felony charge (opens NWA Home Page)

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    NWA Home Page's feed description

    The lone candidate for Benton County, former Arkansas State Rep. Austin McCollum, is now facing an additional felony charge in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident, according to court documents.

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Former Arkansas state legislator McCollum formally charged with three felonies in case accusing him of attacking his wife (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    BENTONVILLE -- Prosecutors have formally charged Austin McCollum with felony offenses accusing him of abusing his wife.

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