The Arkansas Supreme Court released two opinions from cases decided on May 30, 2024. One concerns election complaints about Paper Ballots and Absentee Voting. It’s a lawsuit asking the Court to bypass the state’s laws on ballot title submissions and place constitutional amendments on paper ballots and absentee voting on the ballot directly. The other […]
Sen. Pryor to lie in state at Arkansas Capitol Friday
The late Senator David Pryor will lie in state at the Arkansas Capitol on Friday, according to an announcement from Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston. Friends, family, staff, and the public are welcome to come and pay their respects on April 26, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The location is will be […]
Governor orders flags lowered April 22 in mourning of Former U.S. Senator David Pryor
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered all flags of the United States and the State of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff out of respect for the life and passing of former Arkansas Governor and former United States Senator David Pryor. The proclamation from the Governor’s office follows. TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME […]
Benton Police Chief adds statement to video after verdict reversal in teen death suit
Update April 10, 2024: The video below was made before the more recent verdict on April 9, 2024. In light of the Judge overturning the previous $32 million judgement against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane, current Chief Scotty Hodges issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: I know there […]
Judge reverses $32 million order from February concerning deceased teen at officer’s hands
A U.S. judge reversed a February ruling against the City of Benton and former Police Chief – in favor of the family of a deceased teen. That teen, Keagan Schweikle, age 17, was from Benton, and a Harmony Grove student. United States District Judge Brian S. Miller on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, vacated the previous […]
Saline County juvenile charged with 3 murders; Victims identified
UPDATE, 4 P.M. MON FEB 12, 2024 The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) released a statement with more details about a multiple homicide incident on Saturday, February 10, 2024. At approximately 4:00 p.m. that day, Saline County 911 received a call for a structure fire on Pryor Drive. First responders arrived and found a deceased […]
Parents sue City of Benton, and others; Jury awards $32 million in 2016 shooting death of Benton teen
Two parents of a deceased Saline County student were awarded $32 million on Monday, by a Federal Jury in their lawsuit against the City of Benton, Arkansas, as well as the former Chief of Police Kirk Lane, and Benton Officer Kyle Ellison. Piper Partridge and Dominic Schweikle have been seeking justice for the death of […]
Million dollar bond set for Shannon Hills murder arrest
A Shannon Hills man allegedly shot and killed his adult child, according to a police report. Frederick Austin, age 61, was arrested Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The incident happened in the afternoon hours. READ MORE DETAILS BELOW Mr. Austin is charged with Murder in the First Degree, a Class Y Felony. He also has a […]
Saline County man allegedly attacks deputy, is fatally shot; ASP investigating
Arkansas State Police issued a statement Friday morning confirming an incident with a scuffle between an officer and an individual that ended in the officer fatally shooting the man. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, before 2:00 p.m. The following is the account from State Police except for edits for accuracy: • A […]
[VIDEO] Police from around the state hold emotional procession for Benton Detective; Memorial service Nov 11th
Nov 9, 2023 – In a somber display of love and respect, a multi-agency procession of law enforcement escorted Detective James “Mike” Lett from the Arkansas State Crime Lab in Little Rock, to the Smith Benton Funeral Home in Downtown Benton. Nov 11 2023 – On Saturday, November 11, 2023, a walking processional made their […]
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