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Six dead in fire at Springdale

Monday, July 25 by Ray King

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — A fire at a northwestern Arkansas home killed six people, including four children, authorities said.The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the fire happened early Sunday at a trailer home in Springdale, about 145 miles (233 kilometers) northwest of... Read More.

A-State Football Places Three on Preseason All-Sun Belt Team

Monday, July 25 by Staff

The Arkansas State football team placed three players on the Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference Team that was announced Monday. Arkansas State’s three preseason all-conference picks were made up of two first-team and one second-team selection. Representing the Red Wolves on the first team were senior... Read More.

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State Public Safety Director resigns

Monday, July 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK (TBP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that Jami Cook has resigned as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Public Safety and Director of the Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.In a resignation letter to Hutchinson, Cook said she was stepping down after... Read More.

Jury finds man guilty in fentanyl related death

Monday, July 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A federal jury convicted a Little Rock man who distributed the fentanyl that resulted in a person’s overdose death in early 2021. Following a three-day trial and after one hour of deliberation, the jury convicted Jemel Foster, 32, of four federal drug and... Read More.

Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill signs contract extension

Monday, July 25 by Staff

Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill has signed a contract extension that will keep him as the league’s leader through at least June 30, 2030. Gill was named the Conference’s sixth commissioner on March 19, 2019, and had previously inked an extension through 2026.“Commissioner... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of strangling daughter during altercation

Monday, July 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of strangling his adult daughter during an altercation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jerome Knowles, 47, with aggravated assault... Read More.

Pool named to Butkus Award Watch List

Monday, July 25 by Staff

Arkansas senior linebacker Bumper Pool was named to the watch list for the prestigious Butkus Award on Monday, which is presented annually to the nation’s top linebacker.The Butkus Award watch list includes 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary “51” pro jersey associated with the award’s... Read More.

Tips offered for safety in the woods

Monday, July 25 by Ray King

Some Arkansas forest landowners are nervous about venturing into their own forest for fear of the wildlife that live there, Joe Friend, forester for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. During his career as a forester, he is often asked about the... Read More.