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ASP Investigating Inmate Death at Crittenden Co. Jail

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ASP Investigating Inmate Death at Crittenden Co. Jail

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The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office reports that an inmate at the county jail has died.See the Story

West Memphis 3 Hearing on DNA Evidence Scheduled

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West Memphis 3 Hearing on DNA Evidence Scheduled

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Damien Echols will have another day in court.See the Story

Marion cattleman Robert Thorne Jr. announces state House run | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Marion, Arkansas · Marion

Marion cattleman Robert Thorne Jr. announces state House run | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Landscaper and cattleman Robert Thorne Jr. of Marion is seeking the Republication nomination in House District 35 in 2026 -- a seat currently held by Rep. Jessie McGruder, D-Marion, who has announced his bid for the state Senate District 9 seat-- Thorne announced Thursday.Read Article

Crittenden County 4H held day camp

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MARION — On June 11, Crittenden County 4-H hosted its annual Outdoor Day Camp in Marion. We had 29 youths in attendance ranging from 5 to 19 years who participated in a variety of station activities.Marion, Arkansas · Marion See the Story

Nash Buckingham on the Most Memorable Wingshots of His Career

This story, “Big Shots,” appeared in the June 1968 issue of Outdoor Life. WRITINGS HAVE BEEN left us of how colonizing shoemakers used to build blinds along the shores of New England’s freshwater ponds, put out homemade decoys, and await geese while cobbling inside the blinds. Their blunderbusses, flintlocks, and percussion muzzle-loaders were charged with everything from gravel and horseshoe nailheads to “boughten” pellets. When a voyaging squ…Turrell · Turrell Read Article

200 customers without power due to downed pole, West Memphis Utilities says

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Roughly 200 customers were without power Friday afternoon due to at least one downed power pole, West Memphis Utilities said.West Memphis · West Memphis Read Article

AR utility company gives 4-day work week a test run

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A four-day work week has long been discussed across the country, but now, one Mid-South organization is going to give it a try. Those working for West Memphis Utilities are going to see a few changes to their work schedule. The utility company is implementing a trial run of a four-day, 10-hour work week. In a statement, General Manager Bob Atkins says, "Expanding our service hours while giving employees more work-life balance i…West Memphis · West Memphis See the Story

Woman set on fire in West Memphis, police say

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WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A woman was set on fire Wednesday in West Memphis, and police say they are looking for a suspect. West Memphis officers responded to a call of a person on fire shortly after 4 p.m. in a lot near 2200 Broadway. West Memphis, AR Photo by WREGWest Memphis, AR Photo by WREG Officers found the victim on fire. She was rushed to Regional One hospital in critical condition, police said. According to police, the incident could possib…West Memphis · West Memphis See the Story

Rep. McGruder to seek state Senate bid

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WEST MEMPHIS — A state representative from Crittenden County said this week that he will be a candidate for the state Senate next year.Senate · West Memphis Read Article

State representative from Marion seeks Democratic nod for state Senate | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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State Rep. Jessie McGruder of Marion will seek the Democratic nomination in Senate District 9 in 2026, McGruder announced this week.Senate · Marion Read Article

Local Reacts After Trafficking Raids Lead to Arrests in Six Arkansas Cities

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Six people were arrested and 38 victims were recovered in a human trafficking recovery operation in Arkansas, according to Arkansas State Police. The Arkansas Human Trafficking Council partnered with other agencies, including the Arkansas State Police, Judicial Drug Task Force, West Memphis Police Department, Marion Police Department, and Crittenden County Sheriff's Office to conduct Operation DELTA, Defending Every Life Traffi…West Memphis · West Memphis See the Story

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