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.

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Van Buren Child's Death

5NEWSonline.com - Fri Oct 30

A Pocola, Okla. man has pleaded not guilty in Arkansas to first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's daughter in Van Buren.

Okla. man pleads not guilty to killing Ark. child

FOX16.com - Fri Oct 30

The Crawford County Public Defender's Office entered the plea Wednesday on behalf of 26-year-old Devin Alex Pendleton of Pocola, Okla.

8th Annual Van Buren Veterans Day Parade

KMAG99.1 - Wed Oct 28

Wednesday, November 11th 6:30pm Historic Downtown Van Buren, AR All veterans and military organizations as well as local service personnel honored.

A bootiful time for all

Lovely County Citizen - Wed Oct 28

Turpentine Creek's 14th annual Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular will be held on Oct. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Spooktacular will offer a hay ride and apple bobbing, and the only time of year to observe all of the refuge's animals at night.