MORRILTON, Ark. — Local officials gathered for a press conference Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Conway County Courthouse to discuss a federal appeals court ruling reinstating Arkansas’ oil and gas royalty law and what…
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Trial Date Set for Andrew McGann in Devil’s Den State Park Capital Murder Case
A Washington County judge has scheduled the capital murder trial for, the man accused of fatally stabbing Clinton and Cristen Brink while they were hiking at Devil’s Den State Park. According to court records, McGann’s…
Judge Milas Hale of Sherwood Arkansas Passes Away After 26 Years of Service
The Sherwood community is mourning the loss of the Honorable Judge Milas Hale, a respected leader whose 26 years on the bench left a lasting impact on Central Arkansas. Judge Hale was known not only…
Bald Knob Arkansas Man Arrested on 3 Rape Charges in White County Arkansas Investigation
A 38-year-old man from Bald Knob Arkansas has been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses following an investigation by local authorities. According to officials, Adam Joseph Phillips was taken into custody Tuesday night by…
Federal Judge Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Monument at Arkansas State Capitol 2026
A federal judge has ruled that the Ten Commandments monument at the Arkansas State Capitol must be removed after determining it violates the U.S. Constitution. United States Chief District Judge Kristine Baker found the monument…
Conway Arkansas Woman Convicted of Medicaid Fraud Sentenced March 2026
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the conviction of a Conway woman in a Medicaid fraud case. According to officials, Victoria Smith-Williams, 38, of Conway Arkansas, was found guilty of 1 count of Medicaid fraud,…
Grant Hardin Scheduled for Izard County Court Appearance on Escape Charge
Convicted murderer and former police chief Grant Hardin is scheduled to appear in Izard County Circuit Court on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in connection with a new charge of second-degree escape. The…
Arkansas Appeals Court Upholds County Judge’s Authority Over Hiring Deputy District Court Clerk
An Arkansas appellate court has affirmed a circuit court ruling that an Independence County judge acted within his constitutional authority when he refused to fill a vacant deputy district court clerk position, ending a legal…
Attorney General Tim Griffin Announces Two Convictions and Arrest in Medicaid Fraud Cases
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced two convictions and one arrest recently made by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) involving the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. On January 22, Amanda Patton, 46, of Maynard, was…
Blytheville Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography
A Russellville man has been sentenced to 210 months, or 17.5 years, in federal prison for attempted production of child pornography, according to the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of…
