A Pulaski County man arrested for acquiring a firearm while he was free on bond in a capital murder case was sentenced to 3 years and 5 months in prison Wednesday by a federal judge who ordered the sentence to be stacked on top of an 18-year sentence he received for his role in the…
UA System trustees again discuss presidential search, but take no action
The University of Arkansas System board of trustees met for an hour Wednesday in executive session to discuss the next president of the system. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Forest Service taking public comments on Blanchard Springs work
U.S. Forest Service officials are seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment for the Blanchard Springs Caverns facilities renovation project. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
XNA saw more passengers board there than any other Arkansas airport in September, figures show
SPRINGDALE — Northwest Arkansas National Airport saw more passengers boarding flights there in September than Clinton National Airport/Adams Field in Little Rock had that month, the Northwest Arkansas airport’s board was told Tuesday. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Pulaski County Special School District plans to issue second-lien bonds in 2025 to raise $15 million for construction projects, including improvements to Harris & College Station elementaries
The School Board for the Pulaski County Special School District is taking steps to issue second-lien bonds in 2025 as a way to raise $15 million for construction projects, including improvements to Harris and College Station elementaries that are in communities with a high population of Black residents. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured…
75-year-old defendant in Gladney drug conspiracy case sentenced to 37 months in prison
Four defendants named in a 61-count drug trafficking indictment targeting associates of a Pine Bluff street gang were sentenced Tuesday in federal court as prosecutors work to close out the federal prosecution of defendants named in one of two tandem indictments from 2022 targeting drug trafficking and violence in Central Arkansas. Continue Reading at NWAonline…
Civil rights leader Daisy Gatson Bates celebrated on her 110th birthday
Several Black community members gathered to celebrate the legacy of Daisy Gatson Bates, the late civil rights leader, on what would have been her 110th birthday. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Bentonville man asks for Jan. 6 sentencing to be vacated, expects pardon from Trump
A Bentonville man wants his Capitol-riot sentencing to be vacated now that Donald Trump has been re-elected president. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Victims in Maly’s racial disturbance in January announce lawsuit against center, defendants
A lawsuit was filed last week in connection with the purportedly racially-charged assault of a Black teenager at a Conway entertainment center in January of this year. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Tuskegee campus gunfire kills 1
ATLANTA — A shooting early Sunday during homecoming weekend at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and injured 16 others, a dozen of them by gunfire, authorities said. One arrest was announced hours later. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Southern Arkansas University promises to prep students for success with new Mulerider Guarantee
Southern Arkansas University is increasing its emphasis on trying to ensure graduates are prepared for the next step in their lives. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Veterans Day closings
The following state, federal and local government offices’ schedules may be affected by the Veterans Day Holiday on Monday, November 11, 2024. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Adopt David: A charming and gentle tabby who loves the sunshine
Meet David, a charming tabby with captivating green eyes and a gentle personality! Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Little Rock’s high-end home sales for October 14-18: Six of the most expensive properties
Pictured here are the six most expensive houses sold in Little Rock during the week of Oct. 14-18. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
PAPER TRAILS Cyclist on cross-country ride finds help from LR business after catastrophic incident on road
Things were not looking good late last month for Mexican cyclist Mario Hernandez. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
OPINION: Drivetime Mahatma| Jacksonville’s long road project in its fifth, final phase
Dear Mahatma: The widening of U.S. 67/167 in Jacksonville appears to be moving along. What is the planned completion date? Also, will the Gregory Street project be the last phase? — JHS Red Devil Grad Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
NLR man sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in 2020 killing of pizza delivery man
A 23-year-old North Little Rock man has accepted a 10-year prison sentence for his role in the fatal holdup of a pizza delivery man in Little Rock four years ago. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Defendant in drug conspiracy case involving rapper ordered held in federal custody
A Jefferson County man sentenced to time served for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy will remain in jail while two other federal cases against him are adjudicated. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Gladney drug defendant sentenced to 10 years for drug conspiracy
Two Little Rock men were sentenced Thursday in federal court for their participation in a large-scale drug ring involving Arkansas rap artist Freddie “Bankroll Freddie” Gladney, who was himself sentenced last week to more than 12 years in prison. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Conway County man convicted in white supremacist drug conspiracy facing supervised release revocation
A Conway County man arrested by Russellville police after being accused of “pistol whipping” a man following an altercation at a Russellville club is facing possible revocation of his supervised release after serving time in federal prison as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy tied to a violent white supremacist gang known as the “New…
Memphis woman pleads guilty to sex trafficking charge over forcing teen into prostitution
A Memphis woman indicted for sex trafficking of a minor pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor and faces a possible five-year maximum prison term when she returns for sentencing sometime next year. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
Eureka Springs votes to keep its tourism tax
Voters in Eureka Springs rejected a proposal on Tuesday that would have repealed the city’s advertising and promotion tax and abolished the commission it funds. Continue Reading at NWAonline here Top Featured Tags: – Arkansas News Press Release Distribution Service
