Man Who Escaped Arkansas State Hospital Captured

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.

Police in Arkansas Say Two Bodies Found in Car in River

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — Authorities in eastern Arkansas are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were pulled from a car in the Mississippi River as a possible murder-suicide.Helena-West Helena police say a man had called police early Sunday to say he was... Read More.
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Broyles Tribute Film to Debut on One-Year Anniversary

“Frank Broyles, Arkansas Legend,” a tribute film to the late University of Arkansas head football coach and men’s director of athletics, will be released online at ArkansasRazorbacks.com on Tuesday, August 14, on the one-year anniversary of Broyles’ passing. Coach Broyles passed away at his... Read More.
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State Police Reminder

NO WARNINGS.....NO EXCUSES.Do your part to keep our kids safe! ASP troopers are out this week making sure NO ONE decides to pass flashing red lights!Violators may be fined up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail in addition to license sanctions.

A new $498,983 NSF grant will advance U of A research

A new $498,983 NSF grant will advance U of A research on improving the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles that fight infection.FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Researchers at the University of Arkansas have received a grant of $498,983 from the National Science Foundation to study the... Read More.
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Arkansas may increase 911 cellphone fees

ROGERS, Ark.  -- Arkansas counties are pushing to increase the fee on cellphones for 911 emergency response services.The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that counties hope to at least double the fee to 65 cents per month.Emergency experts say Arkansas 911 centers receive more than... Read More.
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Mentally Impaired Fort Smith Man, 22, Reported Missing

FORT SMITH, Ark. - Police are asking the public for help in finding a missing 22-year-old.Evan Hawthorne, who is mentally impaired, was reported missing from the 2300 block of Ramsgate Way on August 8, Fort Smith Police say.Hawthorne is 5'10" and was last seen... Read More.

NLR Police arrest fourth suspect in Skate Park shooting

LITTLE ROCK  — North Little Rock police reported Tuesday that a fourth arrest had been made in a fatal shooting at a skate park last month in the 2800 block of River Road.The department said U.S. marshals had arrested Ladetrick Harris, 17, on a charge... Read More.
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Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart

The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces killed or wounded during their service.Tuesday was Purple Heart Day, and in Conway, a veteran received this high honor.Joseph Gilliam was a member of the Army. He served in the Vietnam War... Read More.

Possible hepatitis A exposure at Fort Smith Red Lobster

FORT SMITH, Ark. — Arkansas health officials are issuing another warning of a possible hepatitis A exposure - this time at a Fort Smith restaurant after an employee tested positive for the disease.The potential exposure occurred at Red Lobster, located at 7401 Rogers Ave., and... Read More.