Two arrested after vehicle pursuit in Jefferson County
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers arrested two suspects on Thursday, February 26, 2026, following a vehicle pursuit in Jefferson County that led...
Author : Kenneth Cook
Spotlight: County Judge Kevin B. Jeffery Seeks Re-Election in Independence County
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Incumbent Independence County Judge Kevin B. Jeffery, a Republican first elected in 2023, is seeking a second term in the March 3,...
Spotlight: Sheriff Shawn Stephens Seeks Re-Election in Independence County
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Incumbent Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens, a lifelong resident of the county, is running for re-election in the Republican primary on March...
Spotlight: Kimberly Edington Campaigns for 16th Judicial District Circuit Judge, Division 4
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Kimberly Edington, a Batesville native and experienced family law attorney, is running for Circuit Judge in Division 4 of the 16th Judicial...
Spotlight: Judge Chaney Taylor Campaigns for 16th Judicial District Circuit Judge, Division 1
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Independence County District Judge Chaney Taylor, a Batesville native with more than 20 years on the bench, is seeking election as Circuit...
Spotlight: Mathew Gray Dellinger Seeks 16th Judicial District Circuit Judge, Division 3
MELBOURNE, Ark. — Mathew Gray Dellinger, a longtime attorney in north-central Arkansas, is running for Circuit Judge in Division 3 of the 16th Judicial District...
Candidates Line Up for Independence County Offices, 16th Judicial District Circuit Judge Seats in March 3 Election
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Independence County voters will choose among candidates for several county offices and help decide nonpartisan races for four divisions of the 16th...
Izard County Switches to REGROUP for Emergency Weather Alerts After CodeRED Data Breach
MELBOURNE, Ark. — Izard County residents will no longer receive emergency weather notifications through CodeRED due to a data breach affecting the system, and the...
Multiple Fires Strain Cave City and Batesville Fire Departments Amid Ongoing County-Wide Burn Ban
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Fire crews in northern Independence County, including Cave City Fire/Rescue and the Batesville Fire Department, have faced a surge in calls over...
Arkansas State Police arrest Boone County judge on abuse-of-office charges
YELLVILLE, Ark. — On Friday, February 27, 2026, Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Boone County Judge Robert Daniel...