As dangerously cold temperatures move into the region, multiple warming centers and emergency shelters are opening across Central and North Central Arkansas to help protect residents from freezing conditions. A warming center is a temporary…
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Arkansas Power Companies Stage Crews as Winter Storm Brings Risk of Outages
Power companies across Arkansas say utility crews are staged and ready to respond as extreme winter weather and below-freezing temperatures move across the state, increasing the potential for power outages. Photo courtesy of Arrow’s Cafe…
Arkansas State Police Trooper Terminated After Conducting Tactical Vehicle Intervention Move on Wrong Vehicle During Pursuit
An Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper has been terminated after mistakenly conducting a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) on an innocent motorist during a pursuit on Interstate 630 in Little Rock. Arkansas State Police officials confirmed…
Governor Sanders Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Winter Weather, Allocates $250,000 for Response
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency in advance of severe winter weather expected to impact Arkansas on or about January 23, 2026, citing potential dangers to public safety, infrastructure, and essential…
After 8 Year Search Missing Faulkner County Woman Kelly Evans Positively Identified
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…
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…
