Student dies in fraternity house on campus in Fayetteville

A 20-year-old University of Arkansas, Fayetteville student died Saturday afternoon at a fraternity house . UARK campus police said Monday morning. Capt. Gary Crain said there was no indication of trauma to the deceased student when police arrived.   Fraternity house members called shortly after... Read More.

Court says Wilson ineligible to represent House District 12

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the Democratic Party nominee for District 12 of the State House of Representatives was ineligible to serve, agreeing with a ruling from a Pulaski County Circuit Judge. Jimmie Wilson won the Democratic Party’s nomination for... Read More.
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White House report on COVID-19 mixed bag for state

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that a recent report from the White House on COVID-19 placed the state in the red in terms of the number of active cases but yellow in the positivity rate as a result of testing. “We’ve got... Read More.
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House fires, accidents cause increase in fire calls

By Ray King Slight increases in house fires and vehicle accidents with injuries led to an increase in total calls for the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department in June compared to the previous month. In June, a total of 367 calls were reported, 20... Read More.

The Dante House in Dumas added to Historic Register

The Dante House in Dumas is one of five properties in Arkansas that are now a part of the National Register of Historic Places. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) review board approved the locations in December 2019 and received notification of their approval... Read More.
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AG Rutledge files lawsuit against ‘Tiny House’ contractor

LITTLE ROCK – A “tiny house” contractor in Mountain View faces complaints by eight customers totaling more than $115,000 in unfinished homes and unreturned funds. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Thursday announced multiple Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practice Act (ADTPA) violations against Scott Stewart and... Read More.
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Lonoke County Man Crashes Into House

A bloody man who crashed into a house in Lonoke County on Monday was arrested by the sheriff's department. Deputies arrived in the 300 block of Seaton where they found Wesley Curtsinger, 41, inside a pickup truck covered in sweat and blood. Curtsinger reportedly refused... Read More.

One Found Dead In House Fire

PB Police Press release-  Officers of the Pine Bluff Police were dispatched to 110 S. Larch in reference to a house fire on June 14, 2019 around 4:00 a.m. The Fire department was on scene and told the homeowner may possibly still be in... Read More.