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Friday, September 1, 2017

Employee accused of embezzlement arrest by Bureau of Investigation

An employee of an Oklahoma loan business has been arrested by the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation after she allegedly embezzled $427,699 over a four and a half year period.

UAFS honors faculty members during appreciation ceremony

UA-Fort Smith faculty members were recognized for their dedication to the university, to the community, and to teaching during a Faculty Appreciation Ceremony held April 14.

Troopers provided with anti-opiod to prevent overdoses

Arkansas State Troopers are routinely the primary first responders across Arkansas involving incidents of substance abuse and addiction and now they have help.

State crime lab identifies body found in rural Logan County

The Arkansas State Police have identified the decomposed body found on August 1 as that of 36-year-old Jessica Taylor of Russellville.

Poteau police looking for man missing since early Saturday morning

The Poteau Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in finding a Poteau man who has been missing for more than 40 hours.

Car chase across border results in three arrests on Missouri stolen vehicle

A two-state car chase and manhunt resulted in the arrest of three suspects across the border in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma bail bondsman charged with possession of drugs, firearm

A local bail bondsman bonded out of the Sequoyah County Detention Center on Monday after being charged with multiple felonies.

Local residents wanting Fennell cold case to be re-opened

A grassroots Facebook campaign has been launched by concerned citizens in an effort to re-open the Sarah Fennell case.

SCSO Deputies helping Harvey victims

The Sebastian County Sheriff Office is answering a call for help from FEMA and Houston area authorities for manpower and resources to help in search and rescue efforts.

Announcements made on upcoming fall Fort Smith School Board elections

The only two members of the Fort Smith School District board of education up for re-election have announced their intentions for the fall school elections.