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Pafford EMS demanding halt to ‘libelous’ social media posts; media law expert weighs in
City & County Courts & Justice Police & Fire Top Story

Pafford EMS demanding halt to ‘libelous’ social media posts; media law expert weighs in

The question is whether citizens have overstepped their fundamental rights to freedom of speech, and a media law expert argues that no lines have been crossed

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Truck hauling metals, sand to Veolia overturns in Gum Springs
Local Police & Fire

Truck hauling metals, sand to Veolia overturns in Gum Springs

Both lanes of the 2-mile stretch of highway remained shut by mid-morning as hazmat cleaning contractor CTS worked to clear the road of the spilled contents

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Dispatch Desk: June 2-9, 2025
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Dispatch Desk: June 2-9, 2025

Masturbating mailman at McDonald’s • DEA impersonator wants free drinks at gas station • Facebook scam involves home for rent

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Arkansas governor’s office involved in seatbelt incident fallout involving son of state lawmaker
Local Police & Fire

Arkansas governor’s office involved in seatbelt incident fallout involving son of state lawmaker

What started out as a simple seatbelt ticket issued following an early January accident along Highway 67 South in Gum Springs has now made its way to Gov. Sarah Sanders’ office

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911 contract decision looming for Clark County’s ambulance service
City & County Local Police & Fire

911 contract decision looming for Clark County’s ambulance service

With a 90-day window for a Memorandum Of Agreement nearing its end and a decision approaching on which ambulance provider will handle 911 calls in Clark County, time is running out for officials to get their ducks in a row

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Dispatch Desk: May 27-June 1, 2025
Local Police & Fire

Dispatch Desk: May 27-June 1, 2025

Parents brawl over children’s toy gun play | Recent arrests

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Man collapses, dies playing corn hole at Caddo Valley bar

A Tennessee man died late Thursday in an Arkadelphia hospital after collapsing during a corn hole tournament at Betty’s Big Country Dance Hall

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