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Former Garland County public defender arrested again on purported drug charges after traffic stop

HOT SPRINGS -- An area attorney and former chief public defender who was arrested earlier this year on multiple felony drug charges after a raid on his residence was arrested again early Monday on drug and gun charges following a traffic stop.

Saline County restaurant inspections: Store selling food without a permit; adhesive remover stored above soda bag
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None of five 2025 University of Arkansas rape investigations resulted in criminal charges, records show

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WATCH | Ravi Hutheesing urges Arkansas community colleges to focus on human skills as AI transforms workforce
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North Little Rock School District files suit to recover money sent to wrong bank account
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones donates $10 million to Clinton Presidential Center
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Reported rapes triple at University of Arkansas, rise at other state universities

Election

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Republican Womack, Democrat Ryerse, Libertarian Wilson share 3rd District debate stage

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Republican Party of Arkansas accuses Democrat Chris Jones of failing to disclose $16,000 in PAC income
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Underwood, Hinds compete for Benton County’s House District 16 seat
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Westerman visits Malvern mill, announces plans to introduce Strong American Wood Act
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In 1st District debate, Parsons criticizes Crawford for support of Israel; incumbent replies with charge of antisemitism

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Some of college football’s top teams are not getting their money’s worth

Crime in Arkansas

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2 suspects arrested in 2023 Pine Bluff double homicide

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Witnesses take stand in trial of Little Rock man accused of fentanyl distribution
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None of five 2025 University of Arkansas rape investigations resulted in criminal charges, records show
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Arkansas panel decertifies three former Fort Smith police officers over hazing with loaded pistols, stun guns
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Northeast Arkansan, 41, faces decades in prison after pleading guilty in federal fentanyl case

Business

J.B. Hunt to release firm’s earnings in 3Q Analysts: Simmons’ revenue to rise 10% Index climbs 21.51 to close at 1,139.62

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Westerman visits Malvern mill, announces plans to introduce Strong American Wood Act
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Arkansas’ nonprofits struggling with inflation, but monthly report shows state’s economy otherwise holding steady
Centennial Bank holding company Home BancShares posts third-quarter profit of $129.5 million
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Entergy Arkansas plans to file application to build new battery energy storage system

Opinion

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EDITORIAL SHORT: Call the bank

Features

ENTERTAINMENT: Hillcrest hosts HarvestFest; Tiny Desk concert showcases state talent; library offers renaissance faire

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LIVE MUSIC IN ARKANSAS: Dirk Powell, daughter, play for Folk Club; Dolly Parton tribute at White Water
Arkansas Postcard Past: Camden, circa 1930
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Monstrous music and frightful fun at ASO ‘Spooktacular’
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The 2026 Arkansas State Fair opens Friday with fun, food and flair

Religion in Arkansas

Resolution for feuding College Station church congregation delayed

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Lyon College Pipe Band plays for services at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock
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Former Arkansas minister elected bishop during Global Methodist Church meeting in South Africa
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Pastor of Little Rock’s Mosaic Church explores history, message of Prayer of St. Francis in new book
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Order in suit over College Station church bars defendants from conducting church business

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Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and take 3-0 lead in NLCS with 6-2 win

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Arkansas Columnists

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Health

UAMS in Little Rock welcomes students to Arkansas’ first nurse-midwife training program

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Treasury fines Bank of America for $1.2 billion

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