The remains of Kelly Evans, a 54-year-old woman who disappeared from Faulkner County in October 2017, have been positively identified following a recent discovery in rural Enola. According to the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office, a…
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Former Nursing Home Owner with Facilities in Batesville, Mountain View, Newport, and Searcy Pardoned by Trump, Released from Arkansas Prison
A nursing home operator pardoned by President Donald Trump has been released from an Arkansas prison following approval from the Arkansas Post Prison Transfer Board. Joseph Schwartz was released Tuesday morning after being granted parole…
The Arkansas Department of Transportation to Pilot Safety Rolling Barrier System
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is piloting a new roadway safety technology designed to improve driver protection and reduce crash damage at a high-traffic interchange in Saline County. The pilot installation of a Safety Rolling…
Dale James Announces Re-Election Campaign for Van Buren County Judge
Dale James officially announced today that he is seeking re-election as Republican County Judge of Van Buren County, citing strong financial stewardship, transparent leadership, and continued community growth as key priorities for his next term.…
Clayton Edwards Announces Candidacy for White County Sheriff
Clayton Edwards, a military veteran and longtime law enforcement leader, has officially announced his candidacy as a Republican for White County Sheriff. Edwards currently serves as a captain with the White County Sheriff’s Department and…
Lyon College Expands Study-Abroad Opportunities Through New International Partnerships
Lyon College has announced the expansion of its study-abroad offerings through new international exchange partnerships with the Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain and The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) in…
Dusty Betts Announces Candidacy for White County Sheriff
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,…
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…
