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Arkansas State Police Investigating Inmate Homicide at Cummins Unit

Thursday, September 11 by Luke Matheson

Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a homicide at the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) Cummins Unit in Gould. According to officials, ADC staff discovered inmate Joseph Fairchild, 21, unresponsive during a routine security check at approximately 2 a.m.... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Held on Bond After High Speed Fleeing from State Trooper

Monday, September 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from an Arkansas State Trooper Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Curtis Brown, 54, with felony fleeing. During... Read More.

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Governor Sanders Urges Annual Arkansas vs Arkansas State Football Game in Little Rock

Monday, September 8 by Luke Matheson

Less than two days after Arkansas and Arkansas State played in their first-ever football matchup, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is pushing to make the game an annual tradition in Little Rock. Sanders sent a letter to the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University boards... Read More.

Bulldog’s McEntire wins Kevin Bonnette State Farm POW

Thursday, September 4 by Greg

Kel McEntire won the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. McEntire had 4 TD's in last weeks loss to Sheridan. He caught 10 passes for 216 yards and 3 TDs in addition to scoring on a 55 yard Kickoff return. ... Read More.

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State Police Investigating Hampton Woman’s Death; Suspect Charged with First-Degree Murder

Thursday, September 4 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the death of a Hampton woman following an assault reported early Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. According to authorities, Hampton police officers and emergency personnel were called to a residence in the 600 block of South 2nd... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Investigating Death of Star City Woman

Thursday, September 4 by Luke Matheson

At the request of the Star City Police Department, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has launched an investigation into the death of Ann Ward, 79, of Star City. According to authorities, Ward visited a health clinic in Star City on Wednesday,... Read More.

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Change in state law causes concern about third grade reading ability

Thursday, September 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Thousands of third graders are at risk of retention due to reading insufficiency, as revealed in a House and Senate Education Committee meeting Tuesday. The new requirement for third graders to pass a certain reading level before moving on to the 4th grade... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Patrols Lead to Dozens of Arrests in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, September 2 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department says extra patrols provided by the Arkansas State Police (ASP) last month made a noticeable impact on city streets. According to officials, ASP Troop E conducted special enforcement efforts in Pine Bluff on August 14 and 15, 2025, resulting in... Read More.

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Arkansas State Dominates Season Opener Against SEMO Behind Raynor’s Big Performance

Tuesday, September 2 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State opened the 2025 football season with an impressive 42–24 win over Southeast Missouri at Centennial Bank Stadium, fueled by a balanced offense and a stout defensive effort. Junior quarterback Jaylen Raynor led the Red Wolves, completing 26 of 32 passes for 345 yards... Read More.

Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts Appointed to State Towing & Recovery Board

Saturday, August 30 by Luke Matheson

Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts has been appointed to the Arkansas Towing & Recovery Board by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Roberts was officially sworn in on Aug. 29 by Seventh Judicial District Circuit Judge Stephen Shirron, following his appointment on Aug. 20. He will serve... Read More.

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Governor announces new work policies for state employees

Thursday, August 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sanders announced new office policies for all Arkansas executive branch employees. Among the new policies are an end to the regular use of remote work in state government, extended government office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., standardized Flexible and Alternative... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Investigating Inmate Death in Monroe County

Monday, August 11 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is assisting the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in a suspected homicide involving a 44-year-old inmate at the Monroe County Detention Center. Terry Craig, of Clarendon, was booked into the jail at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025,... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police Investigating Inmate Homicide at Cummins Unit

Pine Bluff Man Held on Bond After High Speed Fleeing from State Trooper

Governor Sanders Urges Annual Arkansas vs Arkansas State Football Game in Little Rock

Bulldog’s McEntire wins Kevin Bonnette State Farm POW

State Police Investigating Hampton Woman’s Death; Suspect Charged with First-Degree Murder

Arkansas State Police Investigating Death of Star City Woman

Change in state law causes concern about third grade reading ability

Arkansas State Police Patrols Lead to Dozens of Arrests in Pine Bluff

Arkansas State Dominates Season Opener Against SEMO Behind Raynor’s Big Performance

Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts Appointed to State Towing & Recovery Board

Governor announces new work policies for state employees

Arkansas State Police Investigating Inmate Death in Monroe County

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