Baxter County

Prosecutor Says Izard County Deputy’s Deadly Force Was Lawful

IZARD COUNTY, Ark. — Sixteenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Drew Smith issued preliminary findings, concluding that an Izard County deputy’s use of deadly force was a lawful response to an imminent deadly threat posed by the suspect. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., after [read more…]

Statewide

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set For May 9

ARKANSAS — Letter carriers across the country will collect nonperishable food donations Saturday, May 9, as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The food drive, now in its 34th year, is described by organizers as the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Over [read more…]