Izard County

Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction in Public Integrity Case

Griffin: ‘Public officials are obligated to act in the public’s interest’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing the conviction of Josh Jackson, 41, a former Horseshoe Bend municipal employee, on three felony counts: “I am grateful for the diligent work of Special Agent [read more…]

Craighead County

Several NEA Parks Receive Grants to Improve, Upgrade

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders awarded $4.34 million in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects within 29 counties across the state. The grants fall into two categories: Facilities for Underdeveloped Neighborhoods (FUN) Park grants and matching grants. “My administration is [read more…]

Izard County

Car with body found in river

IZARD COUNTY, Ark. – Authorities have announced the recovery of a passenger car from a river. Inside of it was a human body, the press release said. On February 5 at approximately 6:35 a.m., Izard County Sheriff’s Office received a message from Stone County Sheriff’s Office about a possible vehicle [read more…]

Izard County

Body found in Izard County

A body was found Sunday in Izard County but foul play wasn’t suspected, authorities said in a release. According to Chief Deputy Charley Melton, on October 16, 2022, at approximately 12:30 pm., Izard County deputies were called to an area near Arkansas Highway 56 and the intersection of Larkin Road [read more…]