As Arkansans gather for holiday celebrations, the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public that first responders across the state are facing heightened levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain. Law enforcement…
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Congressman French Hill Awards Golden Fleece Award to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Rep. French Hill (AR-02) has named U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the latest recipient of his Golden Fleece Award, citing the agency’s previous failure to include several of the nation’s busiest Ports of Entry…
FBI Warns Criminals Are Using Altered Proof-of-Life Photos in Virtual Kidnapping Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a new public alert warning that criminals are increasingly using altered photos and videos—often stolen from social media—to extort victims through virtual kidnapping for ransom scams. These…
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)to Install New Anti-Litter Display Along Highways
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is rolling out a new anti-litter initiative designed to grab the attention of travelers across the state. Beginning the week of December 8, ARDOT will install innovative anti-litter displays…
Potential Prescribed Burn Planned at Pinnacle Mountain State Park Nov. 17–20
Arkansas State Parks resource management staff have announced plans for a potential prescribed burn at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, with operations expected to occur Monday–Thursday, November 17–20, 2025, weather permitting. The controlled burn is part…
Bella Vista Police Seek Public Help Following Utility Worker’s Death on Lancashire Boulevard
The Bella Vista Police Department is asking the public for help following the death of a utility worker struck while directing traffic on Lancashire Boulevard near Burton Lane in Bella Vista on November 7. The…
