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Boil Orders Lifted for South Sheridan and Little Creek Water Associations

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

The precautionary boil orders issued on May 18 for customers of the South Sheridan Water Association and the Little Creek Water Association have officially been lifted as of Tuesday morning. The orders were put in place following damage to the South Sheridan Water Association’s treatment... Read More.

New Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic for Veterans Opens in North Little Rock

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

The Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System (CAVHS) recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the upcoming opening of its brand-new Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic. Designed to improve access to timely medical care for Veterans, the clinic is located at the North Little Rock VA... Read More.

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Desha County Teen Arrested After Shooting From Vehicle Near Kelso

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

A 19-year-old McGehee resident has been arrested following an investigation into a drive-by shooting incident that occurred near a home in Kelso. On Monday, May 19th, a resident reported to the Desha County Sheriff’s Office that someone had fired a gun toward their home from... Read More.

Human Remains Discovered on Remote Island in Desha County: Investigation Underway

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

Human remains discovered over Memorial Day weekend on a remote Mississippi River island have prompted a multi-agency investigation involving authorities from Arkansas and Mississippi. On the evening of Sunday, May 25th, Sheriff Mitch Grant of Desha County was contacted by the Arkansas Game & Fish... Read More.

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UAMS to study drugs to stem excessive blood loss in injured patients

Tuesday, May 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are partnering with the University of Pittsburgh to study whether calcium, vasopressin, or both, will help severely injured patients survive life-threatening blood loss early in treatment. The CAlcium and VAsopressin following Injury... Read More.

Two men with prior convictions face drug charges and 50k bonds

Tuesday, May 27 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Bonds of $50,000 each were set Tuesday for two men who both have multiple prior felony convictions on drug related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charger Hunter White 26, of Sheridan... Read More.

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Arkansas Program Targets Youth Vaping Epidemic with Education and Prevention Initiative

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

In Arkansas, 44% of high school seniors said they have tried vaping, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. “The numbers in Arkansas mirror what we’re seeing nationally. It’s reaching epidemic levels,” said Shaun Thomas, a professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology. Shaun... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a PB man being charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm

Tuesday, May 27 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after he was found with a loaded handgun during a traffic stop. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Man

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating 34-year-old Andrew Boykin Jr., who is currently wanted on multiple serious charges. Boykin is described as approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 175 pounds. His last known... Read More.

One Dead, Two Injured in Holly Grove Shooting;

Monday, May 26 by Luke Matheson

A shooting in Holly Grove on Sunday evening has left one woman dead and two others injured, prompting a state-level investigation. According to authorities, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Holly Grove Police Department requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation... Read More.

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Former Police Chief Escapes Prison Sparking Statewide Manhunt

Sunday, May 25 by Luke Matheson

On Sunday, May 25, at approximately 3:40 p.m., inmate Grant Hardin, ADC #168541, escaped from the North Central Unit. Anyone with information about inmate Hardin’s whereabouts should contact local law enforcement immediately. The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction are working with local,... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Investigating Fatal Pursuit Ending in Suspect’s Suicide

Saturday, May 24 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division has launched an investigation into a fatal incident that unfolded on the evening of Friday, May 23, 2025, involving multiple law enforcement agencies in Hot Spring County. The incident began around 6:20 p.m. when officers with the... Read More.

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