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Silver Alert issued for 70-year-old Arkansan

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

POLK COUNTY, Ark. — A Silver Alert has been activated for a Polk County man who has not been seen since Saturday, according to Arkansas State Police.Jerry L. Wheeler, 70, was last known to be in the area of Trimble Avenue in Grannis.Authorities say he... Read More.

Chicot County Sheriff Looking for Man that Stole/ Wrecked Truck

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

The Chicot County Sheriff’s Dept. had a 911 residential burglary call come in at 10:51 PM, Sunday night, from Grand Lake Loop.When a local man turned into his driveway, he saw someone inside his home, through a window. He then encountered a white male... Read More.

Garnett Road Bridge Update

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

Due to recent rains, the bridge replacement of Garnett Road has taken extra time. It is expected to be completed sometime this week, according to Drew County Judge Robert Akin.

Pine Bluff Police Department swag surfs through the lip-sync challenge

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) welcomes you to their all-inclusive music video, as they take on the #LipSyncChallenge.For the 2018 summer, police departments from across the nation have taken this challenge and run with it. PBPD modeled their challenge after a real, Hollywood-like... Read More.

JRMC diverting ambulances after power outage

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

JRMC diverted ambulances after losing power Monday.Officials say the Jefferson Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, located in the 1600 block of W 40th Ave in Pine Bluff, lost power around 5:10 p.m.According to JRMC, a failure occurred in an Entergy utility feed. The resulting... Read More.

Amazon bringing distribution center to Arkansas

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

Tech-giant Amazon is coming to Arkansas.North Little Rock city officials confirm a distribution center is set to go in the area of 1920 N. Locus Street, just south of the interstate.The 40,000-square-foot facility will offer 60 to 100 jobs and provide quicker delivery items... Read More.

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Stuttgart Fire Department creates door barrier

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

Stuttgart Fire Department turned lemons into lemonade, creating a door barrier using decommissioned water hoses. The hoses could no longer be used in a fire due to holes and other damage but in the case of an active shooter, the SFD came up with... Read More.

Habitat for Humanity Announces Orientation and Application Session

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. announces its upcoming 2018 Orientation and Application Session. The dates and times are Friday, August 24, 2018 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.The location is the Donald Reynolds... Read More.

Arkansas State Troopers Looking for Recruits to Fill 2019 Academy Class

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

The Arkansas State Police is looking for eligible recruits to fill the 2019 academy class. Qualified individuals will be selected to enter the Arkansas State Police Recruit Academy, with a start date of February 24, 2019.“If you have what it takes to become an... Read More.

Arkansas Ranks No. 7 in US for Gun Deaths

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — A recent newspaper analysis shows that Arkansas residents die by gunfire at a rate higher than 43 other states, but state lawmakers aren’t considering weapons restrictions.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Arkansas’ gun-death rate was 16 per 100,000 people from 1999 through... Read More.

Arkansas Black Bear Sightings Increase Amid Dry Weather

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

By Josh Dooley of The Baxter BulletinMOUNTAIN HOME — Black Bear sightings in the Twin Lakes Area in northern Arkansas are increasing due to a lack of food, according to biologist Allen Cathey with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.Normally, sightings of the bears... Read More.

Man Who Escaped Arkansas State Hospital Captured

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — Authorities say a patient accused of rape who escaped from the Arkansas State Hospital over the weekend has been captured.State Hospital Police Chief Perry Wyse said Monday that 34-year-old James Barrett was captured in Memphis, Tennessee, by U.S. Marshals. Barrett had... Read More.