State News

3 killed after multi-vehicle crash in western Arkansas VAN BUREN (AP) — Officials say three people were killed in a multiple-vehicle wreck on Interstate 540 in western Arkansas. by The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

3 carnival workers charged in killings of Kansas couple LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Three carnival workers have been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a couple at a Kansas fair whose bodies were found days ... by The Associated Press - December 11, 2018

Smackover-Norphlet look to improve grades by focusing on individuals Editor’s note: This is the fifth installment in a six-part series looking at Union County schools and the grades each received from the state. The first part lo... by Michael Shine - December 11, 2018

Publisher details push to digital The only statewide newspaper in Arkansas is looking more to digital as it moves forward. by Kaitlyn Rigdon - December 11, 2018

CASA toy drive to provide presents for 19 children The 13th Judicial District South Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) held their 16th annual Make a Smile Happen toy drive last week with positive results. ... by Caitlan Butler - December 11, 2018

Mountain Home graduate honored as top wildlife officer in US MOUNTAIN HOME (AP) — A Mountain Home High School graduate was recently honored as one of the top wildlife officers in the nation. by SCOTT LILES, Baxter Bulletin - December 10, 2018

Van Buren resource center aims to address family needs VAN BUREN (AP) — For local families with certain needs, the Hamilton House Community Resource Center may be able to help. by THOMAS SACCENTE, Southwest Times Record - December 10, 2018

Brookshire Grocery donates 147 hams to Salvation Army To help feed people in need this holiday season, Brookshire Grocery Co. donated 147 hams that will be distributed in El Dorado through the Salvation Army. by Kaitlyn Rigdon - December 10, 2018

Recreation complex board grant denied After receiving disappointing news about the status of a grant application, the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex Board is regrouping and formulating an... by Tia Lyons - December 10, 2018

Woman sentenced to probation for stabbing incident Lisa Jolley-Williams was sentenced to five years probation Tuesday in the first division of the Circuit Court of Union County. by Caitlan Butler - December 10, 2018

SAAC announces directing team for ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’ The South Arkansas Arts Center has announced the directing team for the upcoming spring production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” by Special to the News-Times - December 10, 2018

Arkansas inmate dies at Jefferson County detention facility PINE BLUFF (AP) — An inmate at a county jail in Arkansas has been found dead in her cell. by The Associated Press - December 9, 2018

Arkansas man injures 3 deputies, steals law enforcement SUV NORTH LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Authorities in Arkansas say three deputies responding to a house have been injured when they were attacked by a man who then stole a sh... by The Associated Press - December 9, 2018

Texarkana's first Habitat for Humanity home nearly complete TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — After about four months of construction work, the first Habitat for Humanity home in Texarkana, Arkansas, could likely be finished soon. ... by GREG BISCHOF, Texarkana Gazette - December 9, 2018

Arkansas doctor gifts books to kids to improve development LITTLE ROCK (AP) — There are pediatricians in Arkansas who are giving out more than just immunizations and checkups to children 5 and under. Some of them are al... by SEAN CLANCY, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - December 9, 2018