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ASP identifies fugitive suspect killed in DeValls Bluff incident, briefs media

LITTLE ROCK — On Friday, July 26, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Colonel Mike Hagar and U.S. Attorney Jonathon Ross briefed the media on the latest developments related to a 4-hour standoff that … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 7/26/24

Steel Creek Road closes for water line construction

Buffalo National River has begun installing a new water line to Steel Creek. As a result, the only road accessing Steel Creek will be shut down Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. … more

National Park Service Buffalo National River | 7/26/24

North Little Rock man arrested on child pornography charges

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Alexander Page Garner, 21, of North Little Rock on two counts of distributing, possessing, or … more

7/26/24

ASP apprehends suspect wanted in Massachusetts for rape and assault of a child

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, around 10:08 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a red Dodge Charger on Interstate 40 westbound at the 156-mile marker for a traffic … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 7/25/24

Higher Learning Commission reaffirms A-state accreditation for next 10 years

JONESBORO – The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institutional accrediting body for Arkansas State University, has notified Chancellor Todd Shields of its decision to accept the visiting … more

7/25/24

Fugitive suspect dead after 4-hour standoff in DeValls Bluff

DeVALLS BLUFF – A 32-year-old Little Rock man is dead after an exchange of gunfire with members of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) SWAT team. The fugitive suspect barricaded himself inside a … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 7/25/24

Artist sough to paint portrait of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves for display at the Arkansas State Capitol

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston and the U.S Marshals Museum are seeking exceptional artists to paint a formal portrait of legendary Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves. Upon … more

7/25/24

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area to host Native American Program

ROGERS – Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area will host a free program on thousands of years of bluff shelter activity in Arkansas … 2:00 pm August 11, 2024, in the park’s visitor … more

7/25/24

Trooper TVI ends high-speed pursuit of stolen vehicle

WEST MEMPHIS — On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 11:36 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) pursued a black 2021 Ford Mustang that witnesses reported driving recklessly and nearly … more

From the Arkansas State Police | 7/25/24

Leaders of methamphetamine ring each receive 200-month prison sentence

LITTLE ROCK—The two leaders of a large-scale methamphetamine organization have been sentenced to a combined 400 months in federal prison. Adan Mendoza, 36, of Dallas, Texas, and Brian I. … more

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Arkansas | 7/25/24

Officer-involved shooting on I-30 leaves one man injured

HOPE — An Indiana man was injured after fleeing from and firing on Arkansas State Police Troopers Monday, July 22, 2024. At approximately 10:10 p.m., Troopers pursued the fleeing suspect on … more

7/23/24

Review board to consider nominations to National Register of Historic Places

The Arkansas State Review Board will consider the nominations for several Arkansas properties to the National Register of Historic Places at their next meeting on August 7th. “The National … more

7/23/24

Capitol exhibit highlights unique collection from Saunders Museum

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston would like to invite visitors to the State Capitol to view the latest historical exhibit, A Collector’s Story: Selections from the … more

7/23/24

Miss Newton County Pageant Saturday

The Miss Newton County Pageant will be held on Saturday, July 27 at the Northwest Arkansas District Fairgrounds in Harrison. Registration beings at 2 p.m. the pageant will begin at 4 p.m. The winner … more

7/23/24

What's going on

Attention Newton County residents • To obtain your 911 address please contact the Newton County addressing office at 870-446-2966 or come by Monday — Friday 8-4:30. The office is … more

7/23/24

Next fish fry at senior center is Aug. 2

The next drive through or dine in fish fry at the Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper is set for Friday, Aug. 2, from 2-5 p.m. The meal costs $11 and includes: Hand breaded … more

7/23/24

As life goes by

What a week! It brings back memories of my junior year in high school. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas. The shooting of Trump, even though he was not killed, he was shot while making a speech. … more

By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE | 7/23/24

Region 2 Prevention Conference July 30

Every year, the Region 2 Substance Use Prevention Taskforce works to plan and host the Region 2 Prevention Conference. This year's will be held Tuesday, July 30, at the Arkansas State University … more

Staff Report | 7/23/24

Little Rock VA holds next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas veterans, July 25

WHAT: Monthly Virtual VA Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans WHO: During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are … more

7/22/24

Recently the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas was awarded a van from the Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility Grant - Rural Public Areas Program. The new 2023 Ford Transit Conversion Van was delivered to the Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center Monday, July 8, during lunch. According to Angie Dunlap, Director of Senior Center Services for AAANWA, "this grant opportunity for vehicles allows us to replace or build our fleet of vehicles to transport seniors to access doctor's appointments, grocery shopping and other needed resources. The award of this grant means that we get a new vehicle, but only have to pay a 20% match of the purchase price."

New van for senior center

7/22/24