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Arkansas Sailor Lost at Pearl Harbor Finally Returns Home After 82 Years

Friday, May 29 by Haleigh Reichen

More than 84 years after he was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, an Arkansas sailor is finally coming home. Royle Bradford Luker was 17 years old when he joined the Navy. Family members say he had hoped to return home for Christmas in... Read More.

Suspect Artavius Johnson Wanted in Connection to Jacksonville Homicide

Wednesday, May 20 by Haleigh Reichen

Artavius Dontal Johnson Race: African American Height: 5'6" Weight: 140 Ibs. Hair: Black Sex: Male Eyes: Brown Age: 21 DOB: 03/25/2005 Make: Hyundai Model: Elantra Year: 2012 LPN: BGP35N Johnson has been identified as a suspect related to the Homicide that occurred on 05/17/2026. Johnson was last known to be in a white Hyundai Elantra, displaying Arkansas... Read More.

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Arkansas Drivers Urged to Buckle Up for Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Safety Campaign

Thursday, May 14 by Haleigh Reichen

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Arkansas Highway Safety Office (AHSO) and Arkansas law enforcement are urging drivers to buckle up ahead of the Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign. The national high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort,... Read More.

Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant Resigns Quorum Court to Appoint Interim Replacement

Thursday, May 14 by Haleigh Reichen

Officials with the Desha County Sheriff's Office have confirmed that Sheriff Mitch Grant resigned from his position with the office. Officials did not explicitly state the circumstances that led up to his resignation, but said that Grant resigned for "personal reasons.' The Desha County Quorum... Read More.

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Arkansas Gas Prices Climb Ahead of Memorial Day as Drivers Face Higher Costs

Tuesday, May 12 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas drivers are continuing to see higher prices at the pump as Memorial Day travel approaches, with statewide averages climbing in recent weeks. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Arkansas was just under $4 this week. That marks... Read More.

Two West Memphis Police Officers Decertified During State CLEST Hearing

Thursday, May 7 by Grant Merrill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training concluded two days of scheduled hearing sessions this week at Arkansas State Police Administrative Headquarters in Little Rock, resulting in the decertification of two former West Memphis law enforcement officers. According to... Read More.

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Three Die In Separate Crashes Across The State

Thursday, May 7 by Grant Merrill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas State Police are investigating three separate fatal crashes that claimed the lives of individuals in Little River, Lawrence and Baxter counties earlier this week. A 40-year-old Ashdown man was killed early Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on... Read More.

Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights Sparks Outcry from NAACP and Civil Rights Leaders

Tuesday, May 5 by Haleigh Reichen

The recent Supreme Court ruling on Section two of the Voting Right Act of 1965 has struck a blow to voting rights. That is the belief of the NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights group. The Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 decision, siding with a... Read More.

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Health officials warn of rising syphilis cases nationwide

Friday, May 1 by Alex Bivens

Health officials across the United States are raising concerns about a sharp increase in syphilis cases, including a surge in infections among newborns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, congenital syphilis cases — when the infection is passed from mother to baby... Read More.

Two Arkansas Players Win Combined Three Million in Powerball Drawing

Friday, May 1 by Luke Matheson

Two Arkansas lottery players are holding winning Powerball tickets worth a combined $3 million following Wednesday night’s drawing, according to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Lottery officials said both tickets were purchased using player-selected numbers rather than quick-pick options. One ticket, sold in Beebe at BB One... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police Launches Recruitment for Troop School 2027A with Competitive Benefits

Friday, May 1 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police has opened a two-month recruitment window for its next trooper training class, inviting qualified applicants to pursue a career in law enforcement. Applications for Troop School 2027-A are being accepted beginning this week and will remain open through July 1. The... Read More.

VA programs earn full accreditation from Joint Commission in 2025 review

Thursday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that every program evaluated in 2025 by The Joint Commission received full accreditation, marking a nationwide endorsement of the agency’s health care services. The Joint Commission conducted reviews of VA hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home care programs and... Read More.

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