PITTSBURGH–United States Steel Corporation (“U. S. Steel”) today announced a $1.9 billion investment to build a new direct reduced iron (DRI) facility at Big River Steel Works in Osceola, Arkansas — the first of its kind in the United States. The investment strengthens U. S. Steel’s next-generation steelmaking capabilities and [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A stolen vehicle, a dispensary with windows shot out, and a convenience store burglary are all believed to be tied together in a series of crimes under investigation in Jonesboro. As of Wednesday afternoon, an arrest has been made. An arrest was made in the cases, JPD’s [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Two registered sex offenders accused of failing to comply with Arkansas reporting requirements received $950,000 cash or surety bonds Wednesday afternoon in Craighead County District Court. District Judge David Boling set bonds at $950,000 cash or surety for Michael Nelson Murawski, 45, of Lenox, Michigan, and April [read more…]
BROOKLAND, Ark. — A Brookland suspect was arrested this week after police said a search warrant led to the discovery of child sexual abuse material. Gustavo Angel Cruz, 19, of Brookland, was arrested by the Jonesboro Police Department on 20 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct [read more…]
By:Antoinette Grajeda, Arkansas Advocate Arkansas ranks worst in the nation on health system performance for Hispanic residents, according to a new report that found existing racial and ethnic health disparities are likely to worsen in every state under recent federal policy changes. About half of Hispanic children in Arkansas received [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A traffic stop in Greene County led to the arrest of a 45-year-old driver and an immigration hold, according to police. Oliver Escobar Tovar, 45, was arrested on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, on suspicion of no driver’s license and expired tags. According to the police report from [read more…]
SWIFTON, Ark. — On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office requested the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) to investigate a sexual assault incident that occurred in Swifton involving former Swifton Police Officer Benjamin Drake Slagley, 31, of Swifton and a juvenile victim. [read more…]
LAWRENCE & RANDOLPH COUNTIES, AR — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce are proud to jointly announce the recipients of the 2026 Ag Appreciation Expo Scholarships, awarded to outstanding students pursuing futures connected to agriculture and rural development. The Ag Appreciation Expo is [read more…]
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