WILMAR, Ark. — A Drew County jury convicted Taiwan V. Collins, 27, of McGehee, on two counts of First-Degree Murder and one count of Terroristic Act in connection to a 2023 Wilmar double homicide. He was sentenced to 57 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. On December 3, 2023, the Drew County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO)…
By Mary HightowerUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture NEWPORT, Ark. — Dry weather is keeping the combines rolling in Arkansas corn, rice and soybeans, and the high heat is driving cotton toward the beginning of its harvest. Meanwhile, farmers are coping with higher costs to harvest. This week’s Crop Progress report from the U.S. Department…
From the Jefferson Regional Medical Center: PINE BLUFF, AR – Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce that Clayton Perry, MD has joined the physician team at Jefferson Regional Orthopaedic Associates. Dr. Perry is a member of the Jefferson Regional medical staff and will be providing specialized care in orthopaedics. Dr. Perry received his medical degree…
WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Police Department has asked the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division to investigate a homicide that occurred in that city on Sunday, August 30, 2026. At approximately 3:15 a.m., Warren police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at a home in the 900 block of Abernathy Street. When…
By Ryan McGeeneyUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Historically small herds, record market prices and the return of the New World Screwworm within U.S. borders have already made 2026 a volatile year for U.S. cattle producers. On Aug. 26, the puzzle became even more complicated when President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation allowing…
More than 7 million Imagination Library books have been delivered to Arkansas children since 2005 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: Arkansas Imagination Library (ARIL) joins people around the world in mourning the passing of Dolly Parton, the beloved artist, humanitarian and visionary whose generosity changed the lives of millions of children and families. Parton founded Dolly Parton’s…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP), working alongside state, federal, and local partners, safely recovered or located eight missing and endangered children during Operation HOPE, a multi-day coordinated effort centered on children reported missing from foster care and other high-risk circumstances. The operation began Tuesday, Aug. 18, and involved ASP; the Arkansas…
By Ryan McGeeneyUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — Portions of Arkansas received much-needed rains over the weekend, with some key pockets enjoying rainfall that replaced a final round of irrigation for soybean fields. According to the National Weather Service office in Little Rock, rainfall from Aug. 22-24 fell predominantly in a north-south…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Corporal John M. Parker, 45, of Camden, resigned August 23, 2026. ASP Troopers arrested Paker on August 21, 2026, following a single-vehicle wreck he had on duty and in his ASP vehicle. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests conducted by ASP indicated impairment, and Parker was charged with Driving While Intoxicated/Drugs and…
Election Day may still feel a ways off, but Arkansans planning to vote in the 2026 General Election have several important dates — and decisions — approaching this fall. The General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, when voters across Arkansas will select candidates for federal, state and local offices. Depending on where a…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Corporal John M. Parker was arrested on August 21, 2026, after a single-vehicle wreck he had on duty and in his ASP vehicle. The wreck occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 278 near Monticello. Parker was not injured. Parker, 45, of Camden, was charged with Driving While…
Article courtesy of Frank Spain, Prosecuting Attorney, Tenth Judicial District On August 19th, 2026, an Ashley County jury found Rosario Ford Jr., a 34-year-old Crossett resident and violent habitual offender, guilty of multiple felony charges. The conviction stems from an investigation by the Crossett Police Department into a report from the victim regarding an incident…
By Ryan McGeeneyUniversity of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — With all but six Arkansas counties under a burn ban as of Thursday and elevated risk of wildfires across the state, experts with the Cooperative Extension Service are urging residents to take precautions to protect their land, property and lives. Jaret Rushing, extension forestry instructor for…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — From August 21 through September 7, 2026, state and local law enforcement agencies across Arkansas will join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. The campaign’s goal is simple: prevent impaired driving crashes and save lives during one…
Article submitted by FRANK SPAIN, Prosecuting Attorney, Tenth Judicial District HAMBURG, AR — A jury in Ashley County has found Michael Hicks guilty of sexual assault in the second degree following a trial in Ashley County Circuit Court before Judge Robert Gibson III. The conviction stems from a 2023 investigation by the Arkansas State Police…
Harrell Wilson has won the Republican nomination for Arkansas State Senate District 1, according to final district-wide results from Tuesday’s special primary election. With all 130 precincts reporting, Wilson received 3,111 votes, or 64.95 percent, while Missy Wardlaw received 1,679 votes, or 35.05 percent. A total of 4,790 votes were cast in the Republican primary…
JONESBORO – A historic moment for the state was witnessed Tuesday at Arkansas State University as the doors officially opened on Arkansas’ College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). “The future of veterinary medicine will be shaped by the students who study here, the faculty who teach here, and the research that emerges from this college,” said…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging Arkansans to stay alert as wildfire risk increases across the state. The Department has designated all 75 counties at moderate wildfire risk, and 30 counties are under burn bans issued by county judges. The National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services forecasts above-normal significant fire…
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — A new state historic marker recognizing Chief Saracen and the history of the Quapaw people in Arkansas will be unveiled later this month in Pine Bluff, adding a permanent reminder of a pivotal and difficult chapter in the state’s history. The Arkansas 250 historic marker will be dedicated Monday, Aug. 24,…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through October 2, 2026. Through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, the Department will distribute 70 wildland fire suppression kits to rural volunteer fire departments across Arkansas this year. Since 2014, more than 898 kits have…
EAST CAMDEN, Ark. — The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) proudly recognized the graduates of Basic Police Training Class 2026-B during a ceremony at the East Camden campus of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). The class consisted of 65 cadets representing 45law enforcement agencies from across Arkansas. Following weeks…
