The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory has earned international recognition after receiving the prestigious Foresight Maximus Award during the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Annual Symposium held May 17 through May 21 in Grand Rapids,…
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Arkansas Attorney General Announces $5.5 Million Family Dollar Settlement Over Rat Infestation
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Thursday that Arkansas has reached a $5.5 million settlement with Family Dollar and Dollar Tree entities following a consumer protection lawsuit tied to a rat infestation at a West Memphis…
UPDATE: MISSING JUVENILE ALERT IN STONE COUNTY HAS BEEN FOUND
Stone County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile and her infant son. Authorities say 15-year-old Roseanna Corter and her 7-month-old son Ryder Corter were last seen around 6…
Searcy Police Identify Woman Found Dead Near West Beebe-Capps Expressway
Searcy Police Department has identified the woman found deceased on April 17 near 2013 West Beebe-Capps Expressway as 45-year-old Misty Parson of Searcy. According to police, officers responded to a report of a possibly deceased…
AI Fake News Concerns Grow as Experts Urge Arkansas Residents to Trust Verified Local Sources
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, experts warn that AI-generated fake content and profiles are rapidly increasing, making it harder for the public to distinguish between real and false information. A recent example includes an…
Conway Police Make Arrest After Makenna Cove Vehicle Break-Ins, Seek Victim Reports and Camera Footage
The Conway Police Department has made an arrest following a series of vehicle break-ins reported over the weekend in the Makenna Cove neighborhood near Theodore Jones Elementary School. Officers say stolen property has been recovered,…
Cleburne County Sheriff Warns Public About Verizon Account and Jury Duty Scam Calls
The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to two active scam schemes impacting people in the area, involving fraudulent Verizon accounts and fake law enforcement warrant calls. Sheriff Chris Brown says scammers are opening…
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…
Governor Orders Arkansas National Guard to Shift Winter Weather Support to Arkansas Department of Health
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has directed the Arkansas National Guard to transition its winter weather mission from supporting the Arkansas State Police to supporting the Arkansas Department of Health in select counties across the state.…
Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, ADEM Activates State Emergency Operations Center Ahead of Major Winter Storm
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, ADEM has activated the State Emergency Operations Center in anticipation of a significant winter storm expected to impact much of Arkansas beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend. The…
