JONESBORO — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested former Jonesboro Police Officer Joseph Tucker Harris, 29, of Brookland, on Tuesday, January 21, 2024. He faces felony charges of Aggravated Assault, Filing a False Report, and misdemeanor Third-Degree Battery. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.78 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is six cents more compared to that day last week and is 13 cents more per gallon compared to that day last year. more

Aurora, MO — 31 year-old Taylor Santiago, of Aurora, is facing multiple charges after turning herself in at the Aurora Police Department. According to a press release from Aurora-Marionville Police Department (AMPD), at approximately 1:45 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 23, Santiago called from the parking lot of the Aurora Police and Fire Facility and stated that she had just murdered three people. more

LITTLE ROCK  — The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Arkansas State Police (ASP) have launched a new webpage dedicated to assisting victims of human trafficking. more

The Pulaski County Prosecutor's Office has cleared Arkansas State Police Sgt. Gabe Monroe of any wrongdoing in his use of deadly force to disable a stolen bus in August of 2024. Sixth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones concluded on January 8, 2025, that Sgt. Monroe acted justifiably in the incident. more

BENTONVILLE — Walmart celebrated the beginning of a phased-in opening of its new 350-acre home office campus in Bentonville Friday. more

The statewide gas price average in Arkansas was $2.72 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel on Thursday, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more compared to that day last week and is nine cents more per gallon compared to that day last year. more

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments: more

WASHINGTON — An Arkansas man was sentenced to prison today after he pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. more

BENTONVILLE — Thursday afternoon had added excitement at the Bentonville airport. more

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EUDORA — The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating the death of Jamarion Plummer, 25, of Eudora at the request of the Eudora Police Department (EPD). more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the State Capitol Monday to mark the grand opening of the new Natural State Cafe. Previously named the 500 Grill, the Natural State Cafe, named by vote of the Secretary of State's office staff, will be open to all Capitol visitors and staff. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders used Wednesday’s “State of the State” address to tout her ongoing policy priorities, primarily education and law enforcement, and urge state lawmakers to pass her proposed state budget. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’ 95th General Assembly began Monday afternoon with the swearing-in of new and returning lawmakers, including new House Speaker Brian Evans, R-Cabot. more

The Boone-Newton County Retired Teachers and Support Staff (BNCRTSS) met Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 at Western Sizzlin’ Restaurant at 11:15 a.m. more