Arkansas trooper honored for saving girl's life
For the effort that made him the Arkansas State Police's newest Trooper of the Year, Chet White got statewide recognition, the admiration of his fellow trooper…
Stories by William Sanders
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Roadway crashes across state leave 3 people dead
Three Arkansans died in roadway crashes in the state Friday, according to Arkansas State Police reports.
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Man found lying in North Little Rock roadway dies; homicide investigation begins
Detectives have opened a homicide investigation after a man found lying in a North Little Rock roadway on Friday afternoon later died at a hospital, according …
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Mother seeks answers in son's death; 18-year-old slain in North Little Rock in late June
A Benton mother on Wednesday during a news conference asked the public for information regarding her son's shooting death in late June
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POLICE BEAT: Drug, threat counts filed in Jacksonville | Prisoner accused of hitting jail mate
A Jacksonville man faces six drug-related charges after he was arrested early Tuesday, according to a report.
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POLICE BEAT: LR police seeking suspect in shooting | Arrest report cites assault on officers
Little Rock police are looking for an Alexander man after a shooting Monday night, according to reports.
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Lake Village homicide suspect surrenders to police
A man wanted on charges stemming from a Monday homicide in Chicot County surrendered to Arkansas State Police Tuesday following a day of searching, according t…
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92-year-old Camden police officer still on the job helping community
An Arkansas police officer has been getting national recognition recently for his nearly 60 years of law-enforcement service in Ouachita County.
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4 men killed on state roadways
Four men died on Arkansas roadways heading into the July 4 holiday, according to Arkansas State Police.
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Blogger arrested, accused of harassing city worker
Authorities arrested a well-known Little Rock blogger after a warrant issued June 25 states he shouted homophobic slurs and racial references in a pair of inci…
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Gunfire heard at McCain Mall; no injuries reported
Officers with the North Little Rock Police Department were searching for a suspect after gunshots rang out inside McCain Mall on Friday evening.
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Little Rock blogger arrested, accused of harassing city worker
Authorities arrested a well-known Little Rock blogger after a warrant issued June 25 states he shouted homophobic slurs and racial references in a pair of inci…
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POLICE BEAT: Accused of spitting, biting, woman in jail
Little Rock police arrested a woman after responding to a call concerning an overdose Sunday afternoon, according to a report.
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State officers get awards for valor
Arkansas State Police honored several personnel at the agency's annual awards ceremony June 29 for valor, lifesaving and service.
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Camden police officer, 92, featured on 'NBC Nightly News'
Ninety-two-year-old Camden Police Officer LC "Buckshot" Smith was featured by "NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt" Tuesday evening.
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Pulaski County officials look for fixes to flood problems
Residents in the Rixey Community in northeast Pulaski County say they all too often struggle with standing water caused by numerous issues with draining system…
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Worker bonuses on agenda for Little Rock JPs
Worker bonuses
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PULASKI COUNTY NOTEBOOK: Worker bonuses on agenda for JPs | Maumelle to open new 'Splash Pad' | Animal shelter set to reopen Monday
At a Pulaski County Quorum Court meeting Tuesday, justices of the peace will hear the first reading of a proposed ordinance to give county employees one-time b…
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POLICE BEAT: Man, 18, charged in property thefts | Father arrested in Sherwood battery
Little Rock police arrested a man Tuesday afternoon in three crimes in which property was stolen, according to an arrest report.
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Pulaski County officials back allocation of federal aid funds
The Pulaski County Quorum Court during its Tuesday meeting approved an ordinance allocating some of the funds from the American Rescue Plan.
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POLICE BEAT: Bryant man charged in theft of bank bag | S.C. man arrested in LR forgery probe
A Bryant man told policeMonday he stole a bank deposit bag from his employer, according to an arrest report.
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Of 2 victims found shot in North Little Rock, 1 dies
North Little Rock detectives are investigating a man's death Monday night.
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1 killed, 1 injured in North Little Rock shooting, police say
North Little Rock homicide detectives are investigating the Monday night death of a North Little Rock man, according to police.
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Pulaski County officials mull changing 'justice of the peace' title
Pulaski County elected officials are again floating the idea of renaming top county officials' titles, which have roots in a bygone era of local government.
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PULASKI COUNTY NOTEBOOK: Homelessness is focus of sleep-out | Sheriff personnel join in cereal drive
Family Promise of Pulaski County will host a "Summer Sleep-Out" next Saturday to raise awareness about family homelessness in America, according to a news rele…
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Pilot hurt in crash at Conway airport
A pilot of a small plane that crashed in Conway on Friday afternoon was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, according to the Conway …
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Suspect arrested in nonfatal shooting of Little Rock girl, 10
Police on Friday arrested a suspect in the nonfatal shooting earlier this month of a 10-year-old girl, according to a Twitter post from the Little Rock Police …
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Small plane crashes at Conway airport; pilot treated for injuries
The pilot of a small plane that crashed in Conway on Friday afternoon was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, according to the Conwa…
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Suspect in June 3 Little Rock shooting death arrested
A suspect in the southwest Little Rock murder of a teen earlier this month was arrested Friday by Little Rock police.
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State, FTC sue firm, cite pyramid scheme
The Federal Trade Commission in conjunction with the state of Arkansas has filed a lawsuit against an organization targeting African-American communities using…
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Proposals on use of U.S. covid aid go on Pulaski County officials' agenda
Quorum Court members during an agenda committee meeting Tuesday moved two proposed ordinances on allocation of American Rescue Plan funds to the next regular m…
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Pulaski County deputies call College Station death suspicious
Pulaski County sheriff's office investigators reported a suspicious death after a decomposed body was found by a motorist Wednesday evening, according to a she…
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FBI warns Arkansans of ransomware risk
FBI officials are warning Arkansans about how ransomware can affect them both through businesses and direct attacks.
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POLICE BEAT: Drug search leads to woman's arrest
Little Rock police arrested a woman on drug-trafficking charges Thursday afternoon after finding more than 1,000 tablets of Xanax at a West Markham Street resi…
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PULASKI COUNTY NOTEBOOK: Youth agency asks for water bottles | Maumelle to host job fair on June 21
Pulaski County's Youth Services Department is asking for donations of water bottles for summer programs and events, according to a post from the department.
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Little Rock police visit homes to build trust
Little Rock Police Department officers and volunteers went door-to-door Saturday visiting residents in three downtown neighborhoods and asking them to take the…
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Forrest City man convicted, gets 3 life terms for murder
A St. Francis County jury convicted a Forrest City man of three counts of capital murder Thursday and sentenced him to three life terms late Friday, according …
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POLICE BEAT: Gun-waving suspect held after NLR call | Driver taken to jail after pedestrian hit | Jailers say inmate got hands on knife
North Little Rock police arrested a man accused of wielding a gun early Thursday, according to a report.
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Pulaski County officials' public session moves to new digs
The Pulaski County Quorum Court will have its first meeting open to the public in more than a year next week in a schedule change brought on by a change in sta…
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Flood alerts issued as rainfall swamps state's south
The National Weather Service issued flash-flood warnings covering the southern half of Arkansas throughout Tuesday.
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No letup seen in Little Rock violence; gunfire hits activist Annie Abrams' home
With Little Rock continuing to set decade highs in violent crime, even community leaders such as Annie Abrams have not been immune to violent incidents.
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Thefts of catalytic converters climb, prompting AG warning
Authorities in Central Arkansas warned the public last week about a trend of thefts involving a valuable part of most vehicles' exhaust systems.
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Thefts of catalytic convertersclimb, prompting AG warning
Authorities in Central Arkansas warned the public recently about a trend of thefts involving a valuable part of most vehicles' exhaust systems.
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PULASKI COUNTY NOTEBOOK: Skills, drills camp set up for youths | Sherwood Walmart officially reopens |
Pulaski County Youth Services will host a Skills and Drill Performance Camp on Saturday for youths age 6-18.
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Truck hit from behind; crash kills driver
VAN BUREN -- A Greenwood man was killed Friday afternoon when the cement truck he was driving was struck from behind on Interstate 540 in Van Buren, according …
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POLICE BEAT: Cards in car lead to arrest | 10-year-old in car struck by gunfire | Prisoner accused in cell's flooding
Authorities charged a Jacksonville woman with 17 counts of theft by receiving after a traffic stop Wednesday morning, according to an arrest report.
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State law adds kink in Pulaski County reopening
A state law going into effect next month has caused Pulaski County officials to question their plans regarding reopening county facilities as the covid-19 pand…
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State trooper fatally shoots man in Garland County
An Arkansas state trooper fatally shot a suspect after a pursuit in Garland County Wednesday afternoon, according to a news release.
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Arkansas crashes kill 4 people, police report
Arkansas State Police confirmed the deaths of four Arkansans in crashes across the state Monday and Tuesday, according to fatal crash reports.
