The England Democrat

06/04/2026

With comments from Spencer and his attorney. Prosecutor reviewing the ruling. No declaration on next move, if any.

Aaron Spencer, the Lonoke County GOP candidate for Sheriff who was at the center of a high-profile murder case, had the charges dismissed Thursday (June 4) by the special judge in the case. Spencer…

06/02/2026

Editor’s note: Ryan McGeeney, the author of this story, is with the UA Division of Agriculture. Rice planting in Arkansas, which provides about half of the country’s total crop, is always a w…

06/01/2026

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05/31/2026

State officials have confirmed to The England Democrat that a state revenue office will be reopening later this year, subject to approval of the England city council. The city’s revenue offic…

05/31/2026

Editor’s note: Sports reporter Lance Cauley contributed to this article. The England School District adopted new procedures aimed at preventing future violence at sporting events, altering the cult…

05/30/2026

The England Democrats EYAA Player Highlight!

05/30/2026

⚾️ The Arkansas Mallards baseball team are making their mark across the state. Amongst the team are seven young athletes from England.

Read about The Hometown Seven here! ⬇️⬇️

Editor’s note: Courtney Cooke, the author of this story, is a contributor to The England Democrat. When people think about travel baseball, they often picture large cities and powerhouse prog…

05/30/2026

Karissa Spradlin Memorial Tournament Coming June 20th!

The Karissa Spradlin Memorial continues to give back to the England community in a meaningful way. Karissa, a former EHS softball player, tragically lost her life in a car accident in 2022. Her leg…