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SEARK College names Charles King as Executive Director of College Advancement and Development

Wednesday, October 2 by Luke Matheson

PINE BLUFF, Ark.—Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles King as the new Executive Director of College Advancement and Development. King brings over 20 years of experience in fundraising across both higher education and corporate sectors.King has held pivotal... Read More.

Hogs to Host Oklahoma State in Fall Exhibition Series at Baum-Walker Stadium

Wednesday, October 2 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas will close out its fall baseball season with a pair of exhibition games against Big 12 opponent and 2024 NCAA Tournament participant Oklahoma State on Oct. 11-12 at Baum-Walker Stadium.First pitch in game one of the fall exhibition series between the Hogs and... Read More.

Major development announced in the Morgan Nick case

Tuesday, October 1 by Luke Matheson

ALMA, Ark. — The Alma (Arkansas) Police Department reports a significant development in its investigation into the 1995 kidnapping of 6-year-old Morgan Nick from a Little League ballfield. Morgan was kidnapped from the parking lot of the Alma Little League ballfield at approximately 10:45 p.m. on... Read More.

Pike County Deputy cleared in officer-involved shooting

Tuesday, October 1 by Luke Matheson

GLENWOOD, Ark. — On Monday, September 23, 2024, 9th West Judicial District Prosecutor Jana Bradford determined that the use of lethal force by a Pike County Sheriff's Deputy was justified in the officer-involved shooting on August 29, 2024, which resulted in the death of a Pike... Read More.

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Measure to expand medical marijuana in Arkansas won’t qualify for the ballot

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program fell short of the required signatures and won’t qualify for the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday.Arkansans for Patient Access, the group behind the measure, said... Read More.

Students permitted to return to Sheridan Intermediate School following “fire drill procedure” on Monday

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE:The Sheridan School District has informed parents and guardians that Sheridan Intermediate School students can return to class on Tuesday after being evacuated on Monday.In a message sent Monday night the district said:"We wanted to follow up on the message sent earlier today. We... Read More.

Alma Police Department to brief media on “significant development” in the Morgan Nick case

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

The Alma Police Department has announced they will brief the media on a "significant development" in the Morgan Nick case at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.Morgan Nick was a six-year-old girl who went missing while playing with friends at a Little League baseball game in... Read More.

Ceremony to remember Detective Kevin Collins set for Oct. 5

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff, AR - The community is invited to honor the memory of Detective Kevin D. Collins at a special remembrance ceremony scheduled for October 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM.The event will take place at the Detective Kevin Collins Center, 200 E. 8th Avenue, Pine... Read More.

Monument placed near Fordyce to honor Paul “Bear” Bryant

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) successfully unveiled a new historical marker on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, honoring legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant in his hometown of Fordyce, Arkansas.The event, held at his birthplace, at 1560 AR-8, Kingsland, AR 71652 drew a crowd... Read More.

Arkansas State Police launch public education campaign

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

Starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Arkansas State Police will use in-house resources to feature important services provided by the agency. Each week for three months, videos produced by ASP’s Communications Team will highlight critical services and resources being provided by different ASP divisions.Although... Read More.

Arkansas State Police/Local Law Enforcement to crack down on Distracted Driving

Monday, April 1 by Luke Matheson

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a national high-visibility enforcement effort, April 1-8, 2024, to deter distracted driving. Arkansas law enforcement officers will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind drivers to Pay Attention... Read More.

Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Chris Williams resigns following investigation

Thursday, March 28 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission (JDDC) announces that the resignation of Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Chris Williams is effective March 30, 2024, and serves as a removal from office.The Seventh Circuit serves Grant and Hot Spring counties.JDDC cases 22-328, 23-274, 23-275 and... Read More.