In Three Months, Operation Results in 1100 Arrests, Nearly 1000 Illegal Firearms Seized, and Seizure of Over 2700 Pounds of Various Drugs WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice [Monday] announced the results of Operation Spring Cleaning, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the FBI to combat gang-related threats and enhance public [read more…]
LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. — A judge has formally dismissed the murder case against Lonoke County sheriff candidate Aaron Spencer with prejudice, according to a court order filed Monday. Special Circuit Judge Ralph Wilson Jr. signed the order June 8, directing that Spencer be released from all bond obligations and conditions [read more…]
Because of outrage over recent incidents in which suspects fled from law enforcement with children in their vehicles, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Col. Mike Hagar is calling on parents and caregivers to think first of the safety of the children in their care and pull over. “As a father, I [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The deadline for students to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, funded by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL), is July 1. “The lottery was founded more than 15 years ago with the mission of raising funds for in-state student scholarships, and we’re excited to see [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In recognition of National Internet Safety Month, the Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is encouraging parents, caregivers and communities across the state to strengthen their approach to protecting children online. Historically, the largest increases in online enticement cases occur during the summer [read more…]
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a combined $402.6 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2026-2027. Interim System President Robin Myers said the overall system budget reflects investments in retaining and recruiting employees, the addition of the College of [read more…]
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened the application period to hunt deer on some of the more popular wildlife management areas it manages through 11:59 p.m., July 1. Hunters interested in pursuing white-tailed deer during this fall’s permit-only hunts may apply online at www.agfc.com. AGFC wildlife management areas are [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) will require all Summer EBT (SEBT) recipients to reset the PIN numbers associated with their cards in response to reports of thefts of these benefits from out-of-state scammers. Eligible families should reset their PINs through the EBT call line at [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Following recent reports regarding a fraudulent video caller, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) urges players to use caution. “We have been notified of a caller posing as a lottery representative, offering winning million-dollar tickets to random phone numbers,” said ASL Executive Director Sharon Strong. “To be [read more…]
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — A driver was arrested after authorities said he fled a traffic stop, drove the wrong way on a city street and ran from officers after a second Tactical Vehicle Intervention disabled his vehicle. Antonio Jermaine Walker was arrested after the May 21 pursuit, according to an [read more…]
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