A retired Arkansas Highway patrolman was recently denied a request for pretrial release on a federal gun charge. [su_survey] John William Vickers, 55, was indicted Dec. 9 by a federal grand jury for possession of a firearm by a prohibited…
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced that motorists will be able to obtain driver’s licenses that are valid for eight years beginning on January 1, 2016. As required under Act 343 of 2015, drivers who renew their licenses…
Tonight TAPD went and picked up the kids at Watersprings Ranch and the Baptist Children’s Home and brought them to eat at Pizza Inn with lights and sirens blaring.
Southern Arkansas University is scheduled to recognize 101 graduate students and 143 undergraduates during two Fall Commencement ceremonies at 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. SAU 2015 Honor Professor Tim Daniels will provide both commencement addresses. The ceremonies will be…
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved more than $20 million in funding to applicants for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) projects in Arkansas. The TAP is a Federal-aid program…
The holiday season brings the natural beauty that candlelit streets provide as a historic village and decorations, music, and more set the mood for your historic holiday experience. The 29th Annual Christmas and Candlelight is here at the Historic Washington…
A man who was accused of stealing liquor from Chubby Cheeks in Texarkana has died while another man recovers from injuries following a fatal stabbing in downtown Shreveport. [su_survey] Just after 9:30 p.m. on December 7, 2015, Shreveport Police patrol…
Texarkana – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today held a Rutledge Roundtable in Texarkana with local business and community leaders. The stop in Miller County marks a milestone for Rutledge as she has held at least one roundtable with business,…
On the day Oaklawn kicks off its rich 3-year-old stakes series with the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes, the track will pay tribute to the greatest sophomore to come through Hot Springs with an American Pharoah Bobblehorse Giveaway. Fans attending the…
The City of Magnolia, Ark. was awarded $395,760 for the completion of a project to build a sidewalk along Fredrick Street from East Side Elementary School to Calhoun Road. The grant was among $20 million announced by the Arkansas State Highway…
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced that she has reached a settlement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. to resolve kickback claims. Novartis is accused of providing kickbacks to certain specialty pharmacies in exchange for recommending the drug Exjade to Medicaid…
The University of Arkansas at Hope Division of Industry Outreach & Continuing Education and the Hope Police Department is accepting applications for individuals who want to become Auxiliary Officers. The department along with the College, plan to offer Part Time…
The University of Arkansas at Hope is currently enrolling students for the Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace class that will begin on January 19 at the Hope Campus. The 9 week program will meet each Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. from…
GenCorp Foundation, the philanthropic arm of GenCorp and subsidiary company Aerojet Rocketdyne of Camden, recently donated $20,000 to the engineering program at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. This brought the total to an overall donation of to $40,000. “We are…
A former Arkansas Highway policeman recently arrested by state authorities for threatening to kill area law enforcement officers and the U.S. President, is now facing a federal weapons charge. [su_survey] John William Vickers, 55, appeared Thursday before U.S. Magistrate Judge…
