Lifelong White County resident, law enforcement officer, and small business owner Dusty Betts has officially announced his candidacy for White County Sheriff in the 2026 election. Betts, 53, was born and raised in White County,…
Monthly Archives For January 2026
Arkansas Named One of Only Two States Offering Teachers 12 Weeks of Paid Maternity Leave, NCTQ Reports
Arkansas is one of only two states in the nation offering teachers 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, according to a new State of the States report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality…
New Arkansas TV Cooking Series “Arkansas Taste Kitchen” Premieres March 5
A new locally produced television series celebrating healthy, affordable cooking is coming to Arkansas screens this spring. “Arkansas Taste Kitchen” will premiere Thursday, March 5, on Arkansas TV. The show is hosted by well-known Arkansas…
North Little Rock Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography
A North Little Rock man has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography, according to Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. United…
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Arkansas as Heavy Snow and Hazardous Travel Expected
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of Arkansas from Friday evening through late Saturday night, with forecasters warning of a high-impact winter weather event capable of producing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel…
BREAKING NEWS: 36th Annual Arkansas Big Buck Classic Rescheduled to February Due to Winter Weather
The 36th Annual Arkansas Big Buck Classic has been rescheduled for a February weekend due to forecasted inclement weather expected to impact Central Arkansas. The popular hunting expo and deer contest was originally scheduled for…
Multi-Agency Drug Bust in Van Buren County Leads to Seizure of Meth, Stolen Vehicle, Firearm
A coordinated multi-agency enforcement operation in Van Buren County led to significant drug seizures and the recovery of stolen property valued at more than $30,000, according to county law enforcement officials. Authorities say Van Buren…
Be Informed: How Arkansas Classifies Sex Offenders: Understanding the State’s Four-Level Risk System
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we’re taking a closer look at how Arkansas operates one of the nation’s most detailed sex offender classification systems, assigning offenders to four risk levels based on…
BREAKING: $500,000 Bond Set for Walnut Ridge Man Charged in Deadly Altercation
A judge has set a $500,000 cash-only bond for a man charged in connection with a deadly physical altercation in Walnut Ridge. On Monday, January 19, District Judge Alex Bigger found probable cause to charge…
Motion Filed in Independence County to Reopen Hunter Biden Child Support Case
A motion has been filed in Independence County Circuit Court seeking to reopen a child support case involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden. Court documents show Lunden Roberts filed the motion…
