Buckle Up or Pay Up

KFSM-TV Fort Smith - Tue Nov 24

Police Departments across Arkansas are reminding drivers to be careful and obey the law while traveling this holiday season.

Walmart approved for beer, wine sales in Mountain Home

Arkansas News Bureau - Wed Nov 18

Beer and wine are coming to Walmart's store shelves in Mountain Home. In a 5-0 vote, the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board today approved an application by Walmart Supercenter in Mountain Home for a permit to sell beer and "small-farm" wines, which come from wineries that produce 250,000 gallons or less of wine per year.

Suspected Robber Surrenders in Van Buren

5NEWSonline.com - Tue Nov 17

Two people are behind bars and another in the hospital after two robberies Tuesday that police believe are unrelated.

Justices send Newman case back to Crawford County for hearing

Arkansas News Bureau - Thu Nov 05

Death-row inmate Rickey Dale Newman can ask a circuit court to determine whether he is mentally competent to stand trial, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled today.

Man Arrested for Shake & Bake Meth Lab

KFSM-TV Fort Smith - Thu Nov 05

Van Buren Police have arrested a Crawford County man after they found him with items they believe were being used for a "Shake and Bake" methamphetamine lab.

Justices say Ark. death row inmate can ask lower court to review his conviction

5NEWSonline.com - Thu Nov 05

The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled that a death row inmate can ask a state court to rule that he was not competent to stand trial for the 2001 murder and mutilation of a woman.

Car chase ends with wife safe, man held

Herald-Leader - Thu Nov 05

A Memphis man was arrested Wednesday after Van Buren police said he chased his estranged wife for eight minutes through morning rush-hour traffic and shot at her.

Van Buren Parks and Recreation

The Star News - Wed Nov 04

Family swim Two evenings of open family swim will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 13 at Baker High School.

Boyfriend Accused of Killing Girlfriend's 16-Month-Old Daughter in Arkansas

WLMT - Fri Oct 30

An Oklahoma man has pleaded not guilty in Arkansas to first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 16-month-old daughter in Van Buren.

Man Allegedly Dumps Gun near Bridge, Leads Police on Chase

5NEWSonline.com - Fri Oct 30

Several police officers were led on a chase this afternoon that began in Fort Smith and ended in Crawford County.