The remains of Kelly Evans, a 54-year-old woman who disappeared from Faulkner County in October 2017, have been positively identified following a recent discovery in rural Enola. According to the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office, a…
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The Arkansas Department of Transportation to Pilot Safety Rolling Barrier System
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is piloting a new roadway safety technology designed to improve driver protection and reduce crash damage at a high-traffic interchange in Saline County. The pilot installation of a Safety Rolling…
Multi-Agency Drug Bust in Van Buren County Leads to Seizure of Meth, Stolen Vehicle, Firearm
A coordinated multi-agency enforcement operation in Van Buren County led to significant drug seizures and the recovery of stolen property valued at more than $30,000, according to county law enforcement officials. Authorities say Van Buren…
Be Informed: How Arkansas Classifies Sex Offenders: Understanding the State’s Four-Level Risk System
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we’re taking a closer look at how Arkansas operates one of the nation’s most detailed sex offender classification systems, assigning offenders to four risk levels based on…
BREAKING: $500,000 Bond Set for Walnut Ridge Man Charged in Deadly Altercation
A judge has set a $500,000 cash-only bond for a man charged in connection with a deadly physical altercation in Walnut Ridge. On Monday, January 19, District Judge Alex Bigger found probable cause to charge…
Jeff Williams Announces Candidacy for White County Sheriff Ahead of March 2026 Election
Jeff Williams has officially announced his candidacy for White County Sheriff, entering the race ahead of the March 3, 2026 election. Williams brings a background that includes military service and more than two decades in…
Heber Springs Man Gets 15 Years in Federal Prison in Child Pornography Case
A Heber Springs man with prior convictions involving crimes against children has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempted distribution of child pornography, according to the Office of the United States Attorney…
ArkansasRadio.com Stations Spotlight Human Trafficking Awareness Month with Special Open Mic Program
In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, ArkansasRadio.com radio stations are spotlighting prevention, awareness, and victim recovery efforts with a special edition of the Open Mic public affairs program with CEO/General Manager Bob Connell. Arkansas…
Out-of-State Sex Offender Arrested for Registry Non-Compliance in Izard County
An out-of-state registered sex offender has been arrested in Izard County after investigators say he failed to comply with Arkansas sex offender registry requirements. The Izard County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were notified on January…
Batesville Fire Department Responds to First Structure Fire of 2026
The Batesville Fire Department responded to its first structure fire of 2026 early Tuesday morning, successfully containing the blaze and preventing major damage. According to fire officials, Batesville Fire B Shift was dispatched at approximately…
