Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Tourism
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Arkansas State Troopers and law enforcement officers across the state continue to intensify their patrols looking for drivers who are impaired by drugs. The special operation is part of a five state plan directed toward the dangerous practice of driving while under the influence of both ill…
The Arkansas State Police recently announced the following information concerning driver’s license testing. Beginning Monday, April 19, 2021, the following sites will open to provide Driver’s license testing for NCL drivers, CDL knowledge tests and motorcycle tests.
On April 13, 2021, the Dover Marshals Office was contacted by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force regarding a wanted person by the name of Steven Lee Bryan who was possibly in the Dover area.
Traffic on Interstate 40 was at a standstill for about two hours Wednesday evening April 7, after two motor vehicle collisions occurred near the 96 mile marker.
Distracted driving is on the rise and leaving a deadly wake across the nation’s roads and highways. Beginning next week Arkansas law enforcement officers will join other police and sheriff’s authorities across the nation to stop drivers who exhibit the telltale signs of driving while distracted.
By Zoie CliftTravel Writer
On Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21, in an apolitical reflection of remembrance, a team of runners embarked on a 150 mile run to honor Arkansas service members who have died while serving on active duty since September 11, 2001.
On Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21, in an apolitical reflection of remembrance, a team of runners embarked on a 150 mile run to honor Arkansas service members who have died while serving on active duty since September 11, 2001. The run began in Ozark on Friday morning, March 19 and…
On Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21, in an apolitical reflection of remembrance, a team of runners embarked on a 150 mile run to honor Arkansas service members who have died while serving on active duty since September 11, 2001. The run began in Ozark on Friday morning, March 19 and…
Enduring the year of COVID-19 has proven to be the fastest year on the highways in recent memory
By Zoie Clift, Travel Writer
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District and its partners along the McClellan‐Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System christened a new survey vessel at a ceremony held at the Russellville Marine Terminal on March 9, 2021.
The discovery of two apparent murder victims inside a home north of Mountain View yesterday, Tuesday, March 9th, has led to Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police being requested to investigate the homicides.
Arkansas State Police Troop J has announced there will be no written drivers tests on Tuesday, March 9th at the Russellville drivers license testing site. The Russellville office will close at noon on this date.
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Due to the health emergency brought on by COVID-19, many facilities at Arkansas State Parks have had reduced hours and limited occupancy for the past year. Beginning Monday, March 1, 2021, park visitor centers and museums will again have regular hours for visitors.
The Arkansas State Police is leading a homicide investigation involving the deaths of three Madison County residents and the abduction of a child from the home where the killings occurred. Late yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, February 23rd) the Madison County Sheriff’s Department made a reque…
Tourism partners from across the state will gather March 2-3 for the 47th Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Hospitality. This year’s conference is virtual and free with the theme “GRIT: Generating Recovery in Tourism.”
Feltner’s Whatta-Burger awarded Arkansas Food Hall of Fame title
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, joined by multiple state and local law enforcement agencies, continue to piece together today a series of incidents that ended last night when a Lonoke police officer was shot and wounded.
An Arkansas State Trooper narrowly escaped serious injury this morning when the trailer of a commercial carrier jackknifed and struck the rear of an Arkansas State Police patrol car with a trooper inside the vehicle. The incident occurred about 9 a.m. along Interstate 40 west of Lonoke.
Entergy Arkansas customers are asked to voluntarily reduce their electricity usage, especially between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.
According to the National Weather Service, arctic cold winter weather with several bouts of precipitation will continue to impact the state overnight and through the week. The forecast calls for below freezing temperatures and snow over most of the state with more of a wintry mix across part…
Entergy Arkansas, the electrical utility for most of the River Valley, offers the following tips to help Arkansans weather the approaching winter storm.
* WHAT: Heavy snow and some sleet.
High-impact winter weather is expected statewide late this weekend and well I to next week, widespread snowfall accumulations appear likely, dangerous, prolonged cold is expected
By Jill Rohrbach, Travel Writer
* WHAT...A high impact winter storm is expected to move over Arkansas from Sunday through Monday evening.
A Hot Spring County man, armed with a shotgun, who fired the gun on local sheriff’s deputies was shot and killed this afternoon.
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (February 11, 2021)--Time Out for Tech 2021 sessions will not take place on Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13, due to inclement weather.
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (February 10, 2021)--Arkansas Tech University will operate under the following procedures due to inclement weather in the region on Thursday, Feb. 11.
* WHAT...Areas of freezing rain are expected to develop. Ice accumulations of a few hundredths to near a quarter inch are expected. The greatest amounts are expected in the highest terrain.
Temperatures across much of the northern half of the state were at or below freezing early this morning. This will continue after sunrise, especially in areas closest to the Missouri border.
The Arkansas State Police is investigating a drive-by shooting that left one person dead and another critically wounded. The incident occurred about 4:20 p.m. Saturday, February 6th in Phillips County along U.S. Highway 49.
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement advising light freezing drizzle is possible through Monday morning, February 8th.
* WHAT...Light to moderate snow will continue to accumulate, with 1 to 3 inches likely in the higher terrain across the advisory area. For the lower elevations, little snow accumulation is expected.
Disclaimer: Information obtained from an Arkansas State Police fatal crash summary represents only the initial findings by an investigating law enforcement officer. The summaries are not considered official reports of a highway crash investigation, but merely a summary of preliminary informa…
Recognized Fayetteville Police Officers as Law Enforcement Officers of the Year
By Zoie Clift,Travel Writer
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Myles A. Tipton, 20 of Vilonia was arrested on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, by Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Tipton is charged with downloading child exploitive material.
The Arkansas State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in Perry County earlier today.
Following the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and after honoring and reflecting on it’s importance, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy can still be felt.
An Arkansas State Police sergeant sustained impaling injuries last night while pursuing a felony suspect. Sergeant Nick Brown, a 15-year state police veteran, was hospitalized overnight and is expected to be released later today.
Following the Sunday evening (January 10, 2021) apprehension of two suspects wanted in connection with a homicide/arson incident that occurred in Newton County, west of Fallsville on Saturday, January 9, Steven Stepp, 34 and Charles Vernon Stepp, 69, both of the Fallsville area were transpor…
On Tuesday, January 12, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that Arkansas will begin administering the second part of its vaccine plan early.
At approximately 11:45 a.m. Saturday, January 9, the Arkansas State Police, Pope County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas Highway Police and Pope County EMS were dispatched to the rest area located at the 72 mile marker westbound on Interstate 40 after Pope County 911 operators received a report of…