Jackson County
Former Swifton Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault
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)…
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Jackson County
Former Swifton Officer Arrested for Arson
SWIFTON, Ark. — On Monday, October 13, 2025, Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Benjamin Drake Slagley, 30,…
Jackson County
Swifton Water Superintendent fired over social media tirade and he’s still going
Quotations Including Profanity Ahead After the Swifton water and wastewater superintendent flushed his career last week by, the now-ex Swifton city employee continued his antics Tuesday…
Jackson County
Swifton water superintendent erupts over Facebook post about his brown water
The Swifton water superintendent didn’t take kindly to an anonymous post this week on Facebook about his city’s water quality. In an anonymous post to…
Lawrence County
Swifton man dies in Independence County accident
A young life tragically ended early Saturday in Independence County.
Jackson County
Swifton police chief ends his career slurring curse words
A police chief in NEA is without a job after video of his antics went viral over the weekend.
Jackson County
Jackson County man shot by State Trooper
A man’s name has been released after he was shot by an Arkansas State Trooper.
