Searcy aldermen have voted unanimously to move toward terminating the city’s contracts with Flock Safety, putting the future of the company’s camera system in Searcy in question. The action came during Tuesday night’s Searcy City…
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Walnut Ridge Teen Killed, Another Walnut Ridge Man Involved in Sebastian County Crash
A 19-year-old Walnut Ridge man was among two people killed in a Friday night crash in Sebastian County that also involved another man from Walnut Ridge, according to an Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash…
Arkansas Joins $15.5 Million Settlement With Mortgage Servicer Over Improper Insurance Charges
Arkansas has joined 48 state financial agencies in a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers after regulators found thousands of borrowers were improperly charged for insurance despite already having active…
White County Judge Lisa Brown Dies at 59; Community Leaders Remember Her Life of Service
White County is mourning the death of County Judge Lisa Brown, who died Tuesday night, August 11, at the age of 59. Brown had spent decades working in public service before becoming White County Judge,…
Black Hawk Rescues Hiker After Collapse Near Pinnacle Mountain Summit
A hiker who collapsed near the summit of Pinnacle Mountain was safely rescued Monday, August 10, 2026, through a major operation involving nine emergency and military agencies. According to Pulaski County Government, the hiker was…
Arkansas Officials Warn AI Voice-Cloning Scams Can Impersonate Family Members
Arkansas officials are warning consumers about a high-tech twist on a familiar scam: criminals using artificial intelligence to impersonate family members and pressure victims into quickly sending money. The technology can allow scammers to imitate…
North Little Rock Man Sentenced to 15 Years on 50 Child Pornography Counts
A North Little Rock man has been sentenced to 15 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to 50 counts involving child sexual abuse material. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that…
Mountain View Man Faces 4 Felony Charges in Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
A Mountain View man is facing four felony charges following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a 12-year-old girl. Thirty-four-year-old Jordan Michael Smith has been charged with 2 counts of second-degree sexual assault…
Rice Family Gift Permanently Endows Chuck Wisdom Jr. Agricultural Heritage Scholarship at ASU-Beebe
Arkansas State University-Beebe has announced that a generous gift from the Rice family has permanently endowed the Chuck Wisdom Jr. Agricultural Heritage Scholarship, ensuring that Wisdom’s commitment to agriculture, education and student success will continue…
Mayflower Follows Cabot in Halting Flock Cameras as Arkansas Privacy Debate Grows
The Mayflower Police Department has become the latest Arkansas law-enforcement agency to halt its use of Flock Safety cameras amid growing concerns about privacy, surveillance and the liberties of law-abiding citizens. Interim Police Chief Brittany…
