Today’s news
Van Buren County Deputy Arrested for Public Intoxication
Sheriff's office says deputy was immediately relieved of duties pending investigation

Retired Deputy's 2014 Killing Remains Unsolved in Fort Smith Area
Community continues to seek answers as investigation into the shooting death of a former Sebastian County deputy drags on.
Arkansas Trooper Uses PIT Maneuver on SUV Rushing Child to Hospital
Dashcam video shows trooper stopping vehicle despite medical emergency
Recent news
Mar. 4, 2026
Teen pleads guilty to trying to outrun cops
Nineteen-year-old Henry Matthew DeAtley sentenced to 36 months probation after high-speed chase in Baxter County, Arkansas
Mar. 2, 2026
Arkansas Father Rushing Sick Child to Hospital Avoids Charges After Officer PIT Maneuver
Incident sparks debate over police pursuit tactics and emergency response protocols
Mar. 2, 2026
Harrison Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase on Highway 126
Dillon Kelly charged with fleeing, reckless driving, and speeding after nearly causing a head-on collision
Mar. 2, 2026
19-Year-Old Arrested After Police Pursuit in Lawrence County
Logan Wallace charged with fleeing and driving without insurance or registration
Mar. 2, 2026
Sherwood Police Officer Mistakenly Pulls Over Driver at Gunpoint
Faulty license plate reader triggers errant traffic stop over stolen vehicle report
Feb. 28, 2026
Arkansas State Police Investigating Incident Involving Tactical Vehicle Intervention During Child Medical Emergency
Trooper performed TVI maneuver after driver failed to stop, unaware of medical situation
Feb. 28, 2026
Hot Springs Police Chief Hrvatin Retires After 29 Years of Service
Hrvatin's tenure saw sharp reductions in criminal incidents across numerous categories.
Feb. 27, 2026
2 Officers Injured in Crash on Highway 74 in Monroe
Authorities say the officers were responding to a medical emergency call when the collision occurred.
Feb. 27, 2026
Arkansas Trooper Used PIT Maneuver on Car Taking Child to Hospital
State police say the trooper was unaware the driver was rushing a child to medical care.
Feb. 26, 2026
Judge's ruling ends one Fort Smith officer's bid to return
Former officer Dalton Tucker cannot rejoin the Fort Smith Police Department after pointing a loaded gun at fellow officers during horseplay.
Feb. 25, 2026
Missing woman known to travel between White, Jackson counties
Searcy police seek public's help locating 55-year-old Anita Marie Pruitt
Feb. 25, 2026
Little Rock Police searching for missing 50-year-old man
Authorities say Matthew Davis was last seen in the Little Rock area.
Feb. 25, 2026
Former Madison County deputy decertified for lying about 911 response
Newly released documents reveal deputy Timothy Blake Hassell lied about responding to a call that was later tied to a homicide investigation.
Feb. 25, 2026
Ambulance Catches Fire in Cotter, No Injuries Reported
Cotter Fire Department responds to blaze on Highway 62/412
Feb. 23, 2026
Izard County Sheriff's Office Reports Arrests
Multiple individuals booked on various charges in Izard County, Arkansas
Feb. 18, 2026
Baxter County Coroner's Office Adds Cadaver Dog, Possibly the Only One in Arkansas
Kairos, a long-haired German Shepherd, will be trained by the Chief Deputy Coroner to assist with death investigations and disaster response.
Feb. 14, 2026
Cave Springs bomb squad called to dismantle pipe bombs
Bentonville police assist in safely removing improvised devices found in storm drain
Feb. 12, 2026
Hot Springs Police Chief to Retire After 28 Years
Billy Hrvatin will step down in May after leading the department since 2023.
Feb. 11, 2026
Hoxie School bus involved in accident
No injuries reported as students transported back to school
Feb. 11, 2026
Franklin County Sheriff's Office K-9 Vader Passes Away
Vader served the sheriff's office for three years and had recently been battling a serious illness.