3 new virus cases in Arkansas; canceling some events advised

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of novel coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to nine, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state health officials announced Friday. Hutchinson announced the state had identified three new cases in the central Arkansas area and recommended that events with... Read More.
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Early voting begins for Arkansas’ March 3 primary election

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Tuesday for Arkansas’ March 3 primary and nonpartisan judicial election, with the solidly Republican state drawing interest among Democratic presidential hopefuls. Secretary of State John Thurston has not predicted how many of the state’s more than 1.7... Read More.
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Arkansas sheriff charged with assaulting 3 in his custody

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas sheriff pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of assaulting three people in his custody. Franklin County Sheriff Anthony Boen was indicted on three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law. Boen pleaded not guilty before a... Read More.
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Dumas to host 2020 Tri-State Soybean Forum January 3

Soybean growers who faced weather-ravaged crops in the 2019 season will hear guidance for production and marketing decisions, during the 2020 Tri-State Soybean Forum, at Dumas Friday, Jan. 3. The free session will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at the Dumas Community Center, according... Read More.

Car Crash on I-30 in Saline County Leaves 3 Dead, 2 Injured

Arkansas State Police say three people have died and two others are critically injured after an accident near exit 123 eastbound in Saline County Thursday evening. Police say the preliminary investigation suggests this was a result of a rear-end collision and all victims were in... Read More.
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3 People Dead After Standoff in Helena-West Helena

The Arkansas State Police is investigating the death of three individuals after a double homicide and an officer involved shooting in Phillips County. Yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, August 27th) officers with the Helena-West Helena Police Department responded to the residence of 202 Washington Street in response... Read More.
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