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Two brave women assist in arrest on I-49, Governor Sanders praises courage
Little Rock, Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders lauded the courageous actions of two women who intervened during a confrontation between an Arkansas State Police trooper and a non-compliant suspect. The altercation, which occurred last night, involved Angel Zapet-Alvarado, identified as an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, who resisted arrest after being pulled over for speeding.
Missouri woman pleads guilty to kidnapping and killing pregnant Arkansas woman
A Missouri woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to kidnapping and killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Amber Waterman, 44 of Pineville, admitted that she kidnapped Ashley Bush from Arkansas in order to claim her unborn baby, Valkyrie Willis, as her own, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Missouri. ...
Arkansas State Police Seize 345 Pounds Of Pot In Just Two Busts
Interstate 40 through Arkansas continues to be a busy corridor for illegal drugs transitioning the state. Arkansas State Police (ASP) are reporting they have seized almost 350 pounds of marijuana just in the last few days during traffic stops. Monday, July 29, 2024:. This past Monday, July 29, at approximately...
Arkansas panel OKs voucher program with ‘substantive change’ for public schools
Arkansas public schools will soon have an opportunity to collect money from the state’s new school voucher program, according to a rule passed out of a state subcommittee Tuesday. With minimal discussion, the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council unanimously reviewed and approved a permanent rule governing Education Freedom Accounts, which included a […]
Old Soldiers Reunion and Parade set for Aug. 1-3
The American Legion Saxton-Willis Post 64 is sponsoring the 137th Annual Old Soldiers Reunion and Parade on Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 3. This year’s theme is “Land of the Free, Because of the Brave.”. Thursday evening the parade line-up starts at 5 p.m. in the Harps...
Prim native promoted to director of hospital operations
Randon Carlton is now director of hospital operations for Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart and Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs. Carlton is a native of Prim and earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Arkansas and a Master of Health Administration from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
31 Jul 2024 Powell named to Walter Payton Watch List
CONWAY — University of Central Arkansas running back ShunDerrick Powell was named Tuesday to the Walter Payton Award Watch List. The Walter Payton Award is presented annually to the national offensive player of the year at the NCAA Division I FCS level. The award is named for legendary running back Walter Payton, who played at FCS Jackson State and is in the NFL Hall of Fame.
Growing Home: Cabot Works to Ensure Residents Can Find Everything They Need Without Leaving the City
Situated about 30 miles northeast of Little Rock and about 10 miles from the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Cabot has long drawn families to the city with its relative proximity to major employers, quality schools and peaceful, rural setting. However, the past few years have witnessed explosive...
Stuttgart Knights of Columbus to host free end-of-summer pool party at John Cain Aquatic Park this Saturday
The Stuttgart Knights of Columbus are holding an end-of-summer celebration this Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Cain Aquatic Park. Organization member Jeffrey Harris said the event is free to attend. “We are trying to do something for all the kids heading back to school,”...