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Arkansas Enacts New Bills to Reduce Recidivism and Aid Felon Reintegration

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas 95th General Assembly has enacted three significant bills aimed at reducing recidivism rates among released felons, with an overarching goal of facilitating their successful reintegration into society.House Bill 1931 focuses on initiating reentry preparations from the very first day of an inmate's... Read More.

Arkansas State Trooper seriously injured in Sunday evening accident

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

Trooper Christian Ramirez was involved in a serious single-vehicle wreck around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, on Arkansas 7 in Garland County. He underwent surgery last night and is in stable condition this morning. Trooper Ramirez, assigned to Troop K, was enroute to... Read More.

Boaters safe after two boats capsize in Arkansas River

Sunday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Multiple people are safe after two boats capsized Sunday afternoon in the Arkansas River.According to Deltaplex News sources the first boat capsized near Tar Camp Park, which is located near Redfield.Additionally, a rescue boat also capsized, with those on board also being recovered safely.... Read More.

Jeff Purinton Joins Learfield After Transformative Tenure at Arkansas State

Saturday, April 19 by Luke Matheson

Jeff Purinton, the athletics director at Arkansas State University, is transitioning to a new role at Learfield, though specific details about his position have yet to be disclosed.Purinton's career has been marked by significant contributions at institutions like Alabama and Florida State, as well... Read More.

A-State Football Spring Game Set for April 26 as Part of “Pack Day” Weekend

Saturday, April 19 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced a full weekend of "Pack Day" activities for April 25-27, highlighted by the Red Wolves' annual Spring Football Game presented by JTown's Grill, three home baseball contests and track & field’s Alumni Classic. The Fore the Players Classic,... Read More.

Jennifer Menard named Principal at White Hall High School

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

The White Hall School Board held a special called meeting Friday evening to address several personnel matters.Those matters include the hiring or promotion of several individuals to include the promotion of Jennifer Menard to high school principal.Menard has been serving as Communication Director for... Read More.

Arkansas Couple Sentenced to 70 Years for Child Abuse Deaths

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

An Arkansas couple, Justin and Deja Rollins, have been sentenced to 70 years in prison following their conviction on charges related to the deaths of their children due to child abuse.The Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney, Will Jones, announced that they were found guilty of... Read More.

Day Care Worker in Arkansas Charged with Felony for Assaulting Child

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

A former day care worker in Paragould, Arkansas, has been charged with a felony after allegedly pushing a young child to the ground at a playground.The incident occurred at ARKIDS Day Care Center, prompting police involvement on April 17. Staff at the facility reported... Read More.

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Victim identified after fatal shooting in Pine Bluff

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Pine Bluff Police Department has identified the victim as 26-year-old Asa Stewart of Pine Bluff.ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive male at an apartment complex located at 2600 W. 30th on April 18, 2025, just... Read More.

Arkansas Enacts Death Penalty Law for Rape of a Minor

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas has enacted a new law under Senate Bill 375, signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, that permits the death penalty for the rape of a minor.The law stipulates that individuals over 18 convicted of this crime can face either the death penalty or... Read More.

Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

The Ouachita County Sheriff's Office is searching for 22-year-old Terry Lynn Bishop Jr., who is missing and considered a vulnerable adult. He is a high-functioning autistic male and partially nonverbal — may not speak unless directly addressed and may not respond to strangers.Last seen: •... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Signs Legislation to Combat Antisemitism in State’s Public Universities and K-12 Schools

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law on Thursday SB 352, a Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)-backed bill addressing and prohibiting antisemitic discrimination in the state’s public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.The legislation — the full text... Read More.