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Felony Friday: CNA accused of abusing mentally impaired client
Courts & Justice Local Police & Fire

Felony Friday: CNA accused of abusing mentally impaired client

This is a roundup of felony charges filed Sept. 4-18, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office

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Amity man sentenced to 80 years for CSAM conviction
Courts & Justice Regional News

Amity man sentenced to 80 years for CSAM conviction

James Virgil Parks, 39, was sentenced Monday to 80 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for 25 counts of possession of child sexual assault material

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Sean Bright pleads guilty to escaping Clark County Jail, gets 43 years in prison for slate of charges
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Sean Bright pleads guilty to escaping Clark County Jail, gets 43 years in prison for slate of charges

Sean Anthony Bright, 31, of Arkadelphia, entered guilty pleas in two separate incidents, including the case for which he was incarcerated when he walked away from the jail on Easter Sunday

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USDA files notice of appeal in SNAP waiver case
Courts & Justice Government Health

USDA files notice of appeal in SNAP waiver case

The ruling did not affect Arkansas, which has a waiver prohibiting SNAP recipients from using their electronic benefits cards to purchase candy, soda and certain other items

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Felony Friday: Mother of 3 charged for leaving young children home alone
Courts & Justice Police & Fire Top Story

Felony Friday: Mother of 3 charged for leaving young children home alone

This is a roundup of felony charges filed Aug. 22 through Sept. 4, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office

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Felony Friday: After crash, woman charged for tampering with evidence to protect armed felon
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Felony Friday: After crash, woman charged for tampering with evidence to protect armed felon

This is a roundup of felony charges filed Aug. 13-21, 2026, by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Southwest Arkansas prosecutor steps down early
Courts & Justice Regional News

Southwest Arkansas prosecutor steps down early

The governor’s announcement did not give a reason for Bradford’s early departure, and Bradford has not publicly commented on leaving office

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