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State auditors confirm criminal investigation into Augusta’s alleged financial mismanagement
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — State auditors have confirmed an active and open criminal investigation of the City of Augusta in Woodruff County for alleged financial mismanagement. A special prosecutor is currently working with the Arkansas State Police after a legislative audit found the city offered no-bid contracts, adjusted or...
Sebastian County Detention Center celebrates P.A.C.T. 2024 graduates with ceremony
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. — P.A.C.T stands for Peer Achieving Collaborative Treatment, designed to help men and women recover from addiction and find their life's purpose. The future is bright for the 2024 P.A.C.T graduates of the Sebastian County detention center. At the ceremony, tears were shed and graduates' faith and hope were restored.
Razorbacks announce 2024-25 schedule
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Swimming and Diving head coaches Neil Harper and Abel Sanchez have finalized the schedule for the Razorbacks’ 2024-25 season. The schedule features four meets in the Arkansas Natatorium beginning with Drury on Friday, September 27. Coach Harper commented, “I love our schedule because it has...
Hogs, Tigers, and the Rivalry that Divides the fanbase of Arkansas
DALLAS, T.X. (PIG TRAIL NATION) – If anyone knows about the history of Arkansas football, it’s Eli Drinkwitz. While the current Missouri coach was born in Oklahoma, his family moved to Alma when he was young. When Drinkwitz got into coaching at the high school level, his career also began in that same River Valley town back in 2005.
Freshman commit Gabe Fraser announces plans to attend Arkansas
Arkansas freshman commit Gabe Fraser will attend school to play for the baseball program, he announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night. Fraser was named the Trinity League's Co-MVP while helping lead Orange Lutheran High School (Calif.) to a state title. He was rated the No. 36 overall prospect and the No. 6 shortstop in California by Perfect Game. Fraser committed to the Hogs on Oct. 24, 2022, as a junior.
Judge Talley will hear criminal docket on Thursday
A preliminary docket for Columbia County Circuit Court Criminal Division has been released by the office of Circuit Judge David W. Talley Jr. Court will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the courtroom at the Columbia County Criminal Detention Facility in Magnolia. Those defendants scheduled to...
Arkansas basketball offers top 2025 in-state prospect Isaiah Sealy
John Calipari and Arkansas basketball sent out another scholarship offer in the 2025 recruiting class on Monday evening. Isaiah Sealy, the top-rated player in the state, shared the news of the offer to his X (formerly Twitter) account after a short conversation with Calipari. The Springdale native is currently rated...
A-State issues statement over rumor about assassination attempt post
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State University issued a statement after it received several calls and comments about an online rumor regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. On Monday, July 15, the university released the following with no other explanation. “A-State has been mistakenly associated with...
Local motorcyclist wins class at Firecracker Mile
COLUMBUS—Over the Fourth of July weekend, local motorcyclist Matt Durand of Columbus won in his class at the Firecracker Mile ECTA Competition in Blytheville, Ark. One of the primary locations for land speed racing, ECTA Motorsports is a home course built on a former Air Force Base in Blytheville. The ECTA is the principal sanctioning […] The post Local motorcyclist wins class at Firecracker Mile appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Update: Suspect identified following police standoff
BROOKLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - Police have identified the suspect in custody following a Tuesday morning standoff that shut down Highway 49 B. According to Brookland Police Chief Jon Moore, Kendrick Anderson was wanted on a misdemeanor for fleeing with their agency. Chief Moore said they initially ran his name and...
Daily Newscast for Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, July 16, 2024. - A new report from Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families details the state of sex education in Arkansas. - A partnership between the U.S. and Mexico imposes a tariff on...
UA Little Rock’s Graduate Programs Recognized for Excellence
UA Little Rock’s Graduate Programs Recognized for Excellence. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has made a significant mark on the academic landscape. Its graduate programs have received top honors from U.S. News and World Report for their excellence in public affairs. This recognition underscores the university’s commitment to providing students with exceptional opportunities that can catapult their careers to new heights.
Pine Bluff police request public assistance to locate a man wanted for first-degree domestic battery
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The Pine Bluff Police Department has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Tony Andra Williams, who is currently wanted for a serious charge. Williams is accused of first-degree domestic battery stemming from an incident that occurred on June 30, 2024. Tony Andra Williams...
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