NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today marked a major milestone in the construction of the new Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL), celebrating the placement of the final structural beam during a topping‑out ceremony at the Northshore Drive project site. The state‑of‑the‑art facility will significantly expand Arkansas’ forensic science capacity, providing…
VAN BUREN, Ark. – On Saturday, April 4, 2026, around 6:30 p.m., an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Interstate 40 near the 2‑mile marker in Crawford County. Troopers searched the vehicle and discovered approximately 650 pounds of mushroom‑based edible gummies and 718 pounds of THC‑infused gummies. The…
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Abandoned Pesticide Program collected 242,015 pounds of unwanted pesticides during recent collection events in Clay, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Jackson, and White counties. With this year’s collection events, the program has safely removed more than 7.2 million pounds of unwanted pesticides since its launch in 2005. “The Arkansas Department of Agriculture…
JONESBORO — Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will accept its first cohort of students this fall after receiving a Letter of “Reasonable Assurance” from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Education. “We are thrilled to have received our Letter of Reasonable Assurance, which allows us to begin recruiting and admitting students…
WARREN, Ark. — Early voting for the March 3, 2026 Arkansas Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and continues through Monday, March 2. Bradley County voters may cast their ballots in person at the Bradley County Courthouse in Warren during the early voting period. Election Day voting will take place Tuesday,…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas agriculture and health agencies are urging the public to avoid contact with wild birds, especially birds that appear sick or are found dead, due to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Arkansas. Testing has confirmed HPAI in wild birds and in backyard and commercial flocks statewide. Wild birds,…
EL DORADO, Ark. — South Arkansas College has been awarded a federal grant of more than $1.5 million to expand nursing education opportunities and increase the nursing workforce in rural and underserved areas. According to the college, the four-year grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources…
LITTLE ROCK — After a successful 2025 program year helping more than 500 businesses navigate government contracting, Arkansas APEX Accelerator program director Melanie Berman said the organization “looks forward to building momentum in 2026.” The Arkansas APEX Accelerator is part of the Cooperative Extension Service, the outreach arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.…
Courtesy of the Arkansas State Police PINE BLUFF, AR. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Interstate 530 South near the 34-mile marker at approximately 11:30 a.m. on December 30, 2025. An ASP Trooper responded to a crash involving an orange Dodge Charger and a red Peterbilt truck pulling…
Article submitted by the Arkansas State Police: FORDYCE, AR – At the request of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Fordyce. At 10:38 this morning, deputies with the DCSO and…
Article from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture: Parts of Arkansas are experiencing dry conditions, increasing the risk of wildfires. Sparks from activities such as fireworks, outdoor equipment, or open flames can ignite dry vegetation and cause fires to spread quickly. To help Arkansans understand wildfire risk, the Department maintains a county-by-county wildfire danger map with…
Article submitted by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in Cleveland County. Following an investigation by the Department in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, testing confirmed the presence of…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. 12-9-25 — Arkansas has taken its first official step toward establishing a new state park in the Ozarks, following a memorandum of understanding signed today by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Shea Lewis, and the U.S. Forest Service. The agreement begins the formal process of…
WARREN, Ark. – Warren native Jeb Little has filed to run for the United States Senate in the 2026 Republican primary, setting up a challenge to incumbent GOP Senator Tom Cotton. Micah Ashby has also filed to run in the Republican primary. Little is a graduate of Warren High School and holds a biology degree…
Article submitted: Circuit Judge Crews Puryear has been notified by the Arkansas Secretary that he has been certified as a candidate for re-election to the10th Judicial Circuit Judgeship, Division 1 in the March 3 election. The 10th Judicial District includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew Counties. “I have thoroughly enjoyed serving as Circuit Judge…
Article submitted Arkansans have seen a recent rash of texts and emails from senders claiming to be from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The texts or emails purport to be notifications of tax refund request approval, and they direct recipients to share bank account information at a provided link. What Arkansans Should Know These…
LITTLE ROCK — Cooler fall temperatures bring with them the start of cold and flu season. To stay safe and healthy, flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. RSV and pneumococcal vaccines are also recommended for older adults. “We have already seen some positive flu cases this year,” said Heather…
Article submitted MT. JUDEA — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has been notified that the Arkansas State Crime Lab has determined that a death near Sam’s Throne Campground on Arkansas Highway 123 in Newton County was the result of an animal mauling. The AGFC has been working with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office and…
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is opening enrollment for a new cost-share program aimed at helping landowners in Southeast Arkansas address forest health issues in intensively managed pine plantations. Applications will be accepted until November 21, 2025. In recent years, many pine plantations in this region have experienced a decline in…
Article submitted Judge Laurie Bridewell announced today that she will seek a second term as 10th Judicial Circuit Judge, 2nd Division, covering all of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties. Judge Bridewell was first sworn in on January 1, 2021 and hears all cases involving divorce, custody, visitation and domestic abuse, as well as…
Article submitted ASHLEY COUNTY, Ark. – Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Frank Spain announced that Reginald Nalls, 48, was convicted by a jury on July 29, 2025, for possession of over two grams of methamphetamine, a class C felony. Investigator Tad Huntsman with the Ashley County Sheriff’s office received information about Nalls that led to…
