The Newton County Activity and Wellness Center invites you to join in gardening activities at the Jasper Community Garden. The senior center has acquired a raised bed and now needs help caring for …
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5/13/25
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The Deer High School Class of 2025 held its commencement exercises at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Deer Gym.There were 10 candidates for graduation this year. Officers were Kaden Moore, president; …
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5/13/25
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Due to state baseball and softball tournaments being sponsored by Jasper School District in Harrison, the Jasper City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 15, has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. …
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5/12/25
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Sunday, May 11, at approximately 6 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) responded to a BOLO alert from the West Memphis Police Department (WMPD) regarding suspects in a West …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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5/12/25
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LITTLE ROCK — Bralyn Wadlington, who has numerous prior convictions for drug-related offense as well as other crimes, will spend the next 240 months in federal prison for possession with intent …
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U.S. Attorney's Office
Eastern District of Arkansas
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5/12/25
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North Arkansas College (Northark) held its 2025 Commencement ceremonies last weekend. The Health Professions Commencement was set for Friday, May 9, at 6 p.m. in Pioneer Pavilion on Northark’s …
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Staff Report
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5/12/25
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BERRYVILLE — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has been requested by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) to investigate a shooting incident at Mercy …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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5/12/25
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LITTLE ROCK—Demarius Chamon Johnson, a felon who possessed a firearm located next to a three-year old child, will spend the next 17 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a …
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U.S. Attorney's Office
Eastern District of Arkansas
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5/12/25
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Commonsense, science-based, and economically sound legislation successfully passed out of the Natural Resources Committee through our portion of the reconciliation legislation this week, as House …
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CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth District
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5/11/25
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U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will require States to make certain all records associated with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and …
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5/10/25
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U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $23 million in grants to support transporting hazardous fuels – such as dead or downed trees – from national forests to processing facilities. …
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5/10/25
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FAYETTEVILLE — A wave of legal developments — from foreign ownership of agricultural land to animal confinement laws and pesticide legislation — is shaping agriculture, and the …
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By DREW VIGUET
National Agricultural Law Center
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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5/10/25
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LITTLE ROCK — Becky McPeake “was able to do what she loved for the people she loved.” McPeake, of Benton, was a professor and extension wildlife specialist for the University of …
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By MARY HIGHTOWER
U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
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5/10/25
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MAGNOLIA — La’Nyce Hemphill has set her sights high: Changing the way Arkansans view policymaking and their role as citizens. Hemphill, of Ashdown, will be the first student to graduate …
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By the U of A System Division of Agriculture
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5/10/25
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Communicating with government agencies: Session at Western conference details ethical considerations
FAYETTEVILLE — Effective communication with government agencies is crucial for agricultural stakeholders — but those interactions come with ethical obligations. A session at the 3rd …
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By DREW VIGUET
National Agricultural Law Center
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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5/10/25
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LITTLE ROCK — As flood waters have receded over the past three weeks, Arkansas growers have made successful inroads toward timely planting of soybeans and other crops. Major storm systems and …
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By RYAN MCGEENEY
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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5/10/25
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DES ARC — On Wednesday, May 7, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Des Arc Police Department (DAPD) requested the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division to investigate a death that …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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5/9/25
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The Newton County Fair and Rodeo will be kicking off the fair season with the Miss Newton County Princess Academy and Pageant this month. The Princess Academy is an all new program for young girls to …
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5/9/25
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CONWAY — Twentieth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Carol Crews has determined that the use of lethal force by law enforcement in the March death of Joseph Blair, 41, of Faulkner County, …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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5/8/25
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CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Special Agents from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit arrested two people from Cherokee Village in connection with multiple crimes …
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From the Arkansas State Police
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5/8/25
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