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…
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Arkansas Earthquake Preparedness Urged Near New Madrid Zone: Build 72-Hour Kits, Keep Radios and Extra Batteries Ready
State emergency officials are urging residents to strengthen their disaster plans as part of National Earthquake Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of 72-hour emergency kits, battery-powered radios, and extra batteries for reliable updates during a…
Arkansas DFA Warns of Tax Review Office Scam Calls Targeting Residents During Filing Season
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning residents about a scam phone call circulating statewide during tax filing season. According to DFA officials, callers are falsely claiming to represent a “Tax Review Office”…
Senator Boozman, Cotton, Attorney General Griffin, FBI Director Patel Address China’s Impact on Arkansas Security
U.S. Senator John Boozman, Senator Tom Cotton joined , Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, and FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday at the Arkansas State Capitol for a law enforcement roundtable focused on threats posed…
Governor Sanders Closes State Office Buildings Thursday Due to Winter Storm Conditions
Due to dangerous road conditions caused by an ongoing winter storm, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered the closure of state office buildings except for critical operations on Thursday, January 29, 2026. State officials say…
Arkansas State Offices to Remain Closed Wednesday Due to Winter Storm and Road Conditions
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered Arkansas state office buildings to remain closed Wednesday, January 28, 2026, except for critical operations, due to ongoing impacts from the recent winter storm and hazardous road conditions. State…
Arkansas State Offices to Remain Closed Tuesday as Winter Storm Continues to Impact Road Conditions
Due to continued hazardous road conditions from this weekend’s winter storm, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered all Arkansas state office buildings closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026, except for critical operations. State officials say the…
State Emergency Operations Center Remains Activated as Arkansas Assesses Winter Storm Damage and Confirms Fatalities
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remains activated as response and recovery efforts continue following the winter storm that moved across Arkansas late last week. State officials have confirmed two…
“A Conversation with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders” at Harding University Canceled Due to Winter Storm 2026
The public event titled “A Conversation with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders,” scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Harding University’s Benson Auditorium in Searcy, has been officially canceled due to continued impacts…
Arkansas Receives Federal Emergency Declaration: What It Means for Recovery and Public Safety
Many Arkansans are asking why Arkansas received a federal emergency declaration following Winter Storm Fern — and what that designation means for communities recovering from severe winter conditions. A federal emergency declaration allows the state…
