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Hundreds of pounds of drugs and weapons seized by State Troopers in November

Friday, November 22 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police Troopers seized more than 680 pounds of illegal narcotics and 13 illegal firearms from individuals trafficking contraband on Arkansas interstates in the first three weeks of November.The largest of the seizures occurred on Wednesday, November 20, in Crittenden County, where Troopers... Read More.

Woodlawn High School Spanish Club hosting holiday sock drive

Friday, November 22 by Luke Matheson

The Spanish Club at Woodlawn High School is spreading warmth this holiday season with their “Toasty Toes” sock drive. The initiative aims to collect socks for children in Pre-K through 6th grade, ensuring that every young student stays cozy during the colder months.Community members... Read More.

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Director announces resignation

Friday, November 22 by Luke Matheson

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth tendered his resignation during today’s monthly commission meeting at the Ozark Folk Center Visitor Center auditorium. Booth’s resignation becomes effective Jan. 4, 2025. He’s been the AGFC director since 2021.Booth explained that the... Read More.

1964 Olympic champion and former Pine Bluff native passes away at 84

Thursday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Dallas Long, the 1964 Olympic shot put champion in Tokyo and multiple world record-breaker, has died at the age of 84. Dallas Crutcher Long was born in Pine Bluff (AR) on June 13, 1940 and passed on Sunday (Nov. 10) in Whitefish, Montana of natural... Read More.

Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry continues work to feed hungry Arkansans

Thursday, November 21 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas’ modern gun deer season kicked off earlier this month and one statewide organization is reminding hunters in Arkansas how they can join the fight against food insecurity.Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry helps families in need by providing food pantries with fresh protein sourced... Read More.

ASP helping to investigate Lake Village homicide

Wednesday, November 20 by Luke Matheson

The Lake Village Police Department (LVPD) has requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division with a homicide.On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at approximately 7:15 a.m., the Chicot County Sheriff's Office received a report of an unidentified man lying in the street... Read More.

Arkansas Attorney General Provides $600,000 Grant to Support Women’s Mental Health Fellowship

Wednesday, November 20 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received a $600,000 grant from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin to support a women’s mental health fellowship in an effort to address the impact of the opioid epidemic on women and to help reduce the state’s... Read More.

Woman arrested after robbing Simmons Bank on University Drive

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

At approximately 2:10 PM on November 19, 2024, Pine Bluff Police responded to a robbery at Simmons Bank, located at 1704 North University Drive.According to the bank teller, the suspect, identified as a black female wearing all black, handed her a note demanding cash... Read More.

#20 Arkansas Pulls Away to Defeat Pacific, 91-72

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

FAYETTEVILLE – Four Razorbacks scored in double figures to lead #20 Arkansas to a 91-72 victory over Pacific Monday night at Bud Walton Arena.Adou Thiero led the way with 23 points, one shy of his career high, by going 8-of-10 from the field with six... Read More.

Kobe Julien Named to Lou Henson Award Early-Season Watch List

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State forward Kobe Julien was one of 50 players on the Early-Season Watch List for the Lou Henson Award, presented annually to the top player in mid-major college basketball.Julien, the preseason Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, is one of two players... Read More.

Death investigation underway after man found dead in a ditch in Warren

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

On November 17, 2024, at approximately 10:52 a.m., Warren Police Officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of South Martin St. in reference to a person found non-responsive in a ditch.When officers arrived they located 65-year-old Willie O. Moore. He was pronounced dead at... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge says repairs coming for Old Warren Road

Tuesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court voted Monday night to appropriate an additional $480,335 for the county road department in order to help pay for outstanding bills in addition to providing funds to repair of county roads.One road in Jefferson County that a lot of... Read More.