JONESBORO — The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) has asked Arkansas State Police (ASP) to investigate a shooting involving two off-duty officers. more

LITTLE ROCK — A study that measured the impact of poverty ranked Little Rock as the fifth neediest city in America. more

SILOAM SPRINGS — Five people were hurt in an early-morning house fire in Siloam Springs on Monday, according to a news release sent by the city. more

SILOAM SPRINGS — Five people were hurt in an early-morning house fire in Siloam Springs on Monday, according to a news release sent by the city. more

CRAWFORD COUNTY – A Crawford County mother and three others are charged with kidnapping after arranging an elaborate scheme to teach her developmentally disabled 22-year-old daughter about the dangers of strangers on the internet. In addition to kidnapping, Tamara Hamby is charged with false imprisonment, abuse of an adult endangered or impaired person, battery in the 3rd degree and terroristic threatening in the 2nd degree. more

CRAWFORD COUNTY – A Crawford County mother and three others are charged with kidnapping after arranging an elaborate scheme to teach her developmentally disabled 22-year-old daughter about the dangers of strangers on the internet. In addition to kidnapping, Tamara Hamby is charged with false imprisonment, abuse of an adult endangered or impaired person, battery in the 3rd degree and terroristic threatening in the 2nd degree. more

The annual Newton County Christmas Parade will be Sat., Dec. 13. more

The annual Newton County Christmas Parade will be Sat., Dec. 13. more

After much anticipation, previous discussion, and more than 10 public comments during the December meeting, the Newton County Quorum Court extended the current moratorium on installing wind turbines in the county for 90 days, effectively through March, 2026. more

After much anticipation, previous discussion, and more than 10 public comments during the December meeting, the Newton County Quorum Court extended the current moratorium on installing wind turbines in the county for 90 days, effectively through March, 2026. more

The Jasper City Council conducted its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, where they passed Ordinance 2025-2, vacating a portion of Harrison street between Church and Court streets. more

The Jasper City Council conducted its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, where they passed Ordinance 2025-2, vacating a portion of Harrison street between Church and Court streets. more

HOT SPRINGS — Out of 110 schools and more than 1,000 students represented at the inaugural Generation Conservation Summit in Hot Springs on Nov. 5-6, Mt. Judea Elementary took first place and their high school took fourth. Deer Elementary took third place. more

HOT SPRINGS — Out of 110 schools and more than 1,000 students represented at the inaugural Generation Conservation Summit in Hot Springs on Nov. 5-6, Mt. Judea Elementary took first place and their high school took fourth. Deer Elementary took third place. more

The annual Newton County Christmas Parade will be Sat., Dec. 13. more

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EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second part of a two-part story chronicling the career of Western Grove veterinarian Dr. Beverly. more

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second part of a two-part story chronicling the career of Western Grove veterinarian Dr. Beverly. more

There were 6 fatalities on Arkansas roads and highways last week, bringing the total to 481 vehicle-related deaths so far for 2025. more

There were 6 fatalities on Arkansas roads and highways last week, bringing the total to 481 vehicle-related deaths so far for 2025. more