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Former Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case

Wednesday, July 10 by Staff

Former Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson pleaded guilty in federal court in Missouri to one count of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery. Hutchinson admitted he was hired as outside counsel for Preferred Family Healthcare Inc. and in exchange took official action in the legislature to... Read More.

Gravette Father Kills Sons and Wife, Commits Suicide

Monday, July 8 by Staff

Multiple agencies responded on Friday afternoon to a possible hostage situation at Crossover and Gordon Hollow roads in Gravette, but instead found the four bodies on a nearby property. Police found the bodies of Inga, Casey, Levi, and Justin Barnes on the property. Justin has... Read More.

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2-Year-Old’s Life Threatening Injuries Put Bald Knob Man In Custody

Tuesday, July 2 by Staff

On Saturday, the White County Sheriff’s Department received information from the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division regarding a two-year-old that had been admitted into the White County Unity Health Emergency Room by his mother with life-threatening injuries to his head. The child was... Read More.

Police Searches For Man Accused of Beating Toddler

Monday, July 1 by Staff

According to the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office, multiple law enforcement agencies are in the area of HWY 31 and HWY 38 in Butlerville. Authorities are actively looking for Brandon Kent. He is wanted for 1st-degree battery against a toddler in White County. People spotted Kent’s vehicle... Read More.

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Arkansas Woman Released From Prison, 22 Years Served

Friday, June 28 by Staff

Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson said Wednesday that if Belynda Goff were to be tried today, she would be acquitted due to a lack of witness testimony and DNA evidence tying her to the 1994 bludgeoning death of Stephen Goff. The judge has ruled... Read More.

Lawsuit Challenging Abortions at 18 Weeks Filed

Thursday, June 27 by Staff

The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday and are asking a judge to block the restrictions before they take effect July 24. Abortion rights supporters are challenging three new Arkansas restrictions on the procedure, including one that... Read More.

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Earle Arkansas Man Charged with Three Counts of Capital Murder

Tuesday, June 25 by Staff

On April 15, 2019, the bodies of Kendrick Jones, Chassidy Brown, and her five-year-old son, Josiah Brown, were found in a burning home in Earle Arkansas. Alonzo Smith, the father, and grandfather of two of the victims said he's relieved an arrest had been made.... Read More.

Suspect Faces Multiple Charges in Death of Linda Collins Case

Tuesday, June 18 by Staff

Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, 48 of Pocahontas, was arrested in the killing of former Arkansas senator Linda Collins faces a capital murder charge in the case. She also faces charges of tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse. No bond was set. Linda Collins... Read More.

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Tyson Foods recalls over 190K pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products

Monday, June 10 by Laron Marbley

Tyson Foods recalls over 190K pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products Tyson Foods is recalling over 190,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken fritter products that may be contaminated with extraneous material such as hard plastic, according to the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).... Read More.

Arkansas Department of Correction Searches For Work Release Inamte

Friday, June 7 by Staff

The Arkansas Department of Correction says a work release inmate left his job site in Mississippi County. 46 year old Christopher Baggett allegedly drove way from his work release job near Wilson sometime Thursday. Baggett allegedly used a stolen white Chevrolet Trailblazer with and... Read More.

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Former State Senator Linda Collins-Smith Found Dead

Wednesday, June 5 by Staff

Former State Senator Linda Collins-Smith was reportedly found dead from a gunshot wound, according to her former press secretary Ken Yang. Her death is currently being investigated as a murder. Neighbors reportedly heard gunshots a day or two before Collins-Smith was discovered Tuesday. Her body... Read More.

Remains Found In Arkansas Identified As Maleah Davis

Monday, June 3 by Staff

COURTESY OF HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities say the remains found in Arkansas last week have been identified as those of a missing 4-year-old Texas girl. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences said Monday the remains are those of Maleah Davis.Authorities found her remains near a... Read More.

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