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After making its state-leading 38th consecutive playoff appearance Friday night, Charleston made sure it wasn't a first-...
11/15/2025

After making its state-leading 38th consecutive playoff appearance Friday night, Charleston made sure it wasn't a first-round exit in a come-from-behind effort.

CHARLESTON -- After making its state-leading 38th consecutive playoff appearance Friday night, Charleston made sure it wasn't a first-round exit in a come-from-behind effort.

Felony arrest report for the River Valley.
11/15/2025

Felony arrest report for the River Valley.

Felony arrests from the Arkansas State Police and the Fort Smith Police Department.

A Fort Smith woman who impersonated a former friend when she was arrested in Van Buren for public intoxication last year...
11/15/2025

A Fort Smith woman who impersonated a former friend when she was arrested in Van Buren for public intoxication last year has been sentenced to four suspended prison terms.

VAN BUREN -- A Fort Smith woman who impersonated a former friend when she was arrested in Van Buren for public intoxication last year has been sentenced to four suspended prison terms.

Van Buren Police are investigating a body found on the bank of the Arkansas River on Lee Creek Road Friday evening.
11/15/2025

Van Buren Police are investigating a body found on the bank of the Arkansas River on Lee Creek Road Friday evening.

VAN BUREN -- Police are investigating a body found on the bank of the Arkansas River on Lee Creek Road Friday evening.

The funding of Miss Laura's Brothel Museum is uncertain as the city Board of Directors considers the city's budget for 2...
11/15/2025

The funding of Miss Laura's Brothel Museum is uncertain as the city Board of Directors considers the city's budget for 2026.

FORT SMITH -- The funding of Miss Laura's Brothel Museum is uncertain as the city Board of Directors considers the city's budget for 2026.

This Friday, the Charleston lineman will start his 33rd consecutive game for the Tigers when the Barton Bears visit Char...
11/14/2025

This Friday, the Charleston lineman will start his 33rd consecutive game for the Tigers when the Barton Bears visit Charleston's Alumni Field for a first-round playoff game.

CHARLESTON -- Sept. 8, 2023, wasn't unlike a lot of early September evenings in western Arkansas -- hot and humid.

Arguably the best group of quarterbacks ever in the state will showcase their deep and varied talents as the state playo...
11/14/2025

Arguably the best group of quarterbacks ever in the state will showcase their deep and varied talents as the state playoffs begin Friday night.

Arguably the best group of quarterbacks ever in the state will showcase their deep and varied talents as the state playoffs begin Friday night.

Diana Lawrence of Van Buren asked Wednesday to withdraw from Arkansas' 3rd congressional district race in the 2026 elect...
11/14/2025

Diana Lawrence of Van Buren asked Wednesday to withdraw from Arkansas' 3rd congressional district race in the 2026 elections.

Diana Lawrence of Van Buren asked Wednesday to withdraw from Arkansas' 3rd congressional district race in the 2026 elections.

Greenwood School District officials announced Thursday the district is in the top 8% in the state based on a statewide p...
11/14/2025

Greenwood School District officials announced Thursday the district is in the top 8% in the state based on a statewide performance evaluation.

GREENWOOD -- Greenwood School District officials announced Thursday the district is in the top 8% in the state based on a statewide performance evaluation.

Negative drug and alcohol test results led to a dropped negligent homicide charge this week for an Alma driver who had b...
11/14/2025

Negative drug and alcohol test results led to a dropped negligent homicide charge this week for an Alma driver who had been accused in the death of a 13-year-old pedestrian last year.

FORT SMITH -- Negative drug and alcohol test results led to a dropped negligent homicide charge this week for an Alma driver who had been accused in the death of a 13-year-old pedestrian last year.

Tamika Harrel is the new dean of students and associate vice president for student affairs at Arkansas Tech University, ...
11/14/2025

Tamika Harrel is the new dean of students and associate vice president for student affairs at Arkansas Tech University, the university announced Thursday.

RUSSELLVILLE -- Tamika Harrel is the new dean of students and associate vice president for student affairs at Arkansas Tech University, the university announced Thursday.

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