3 hrs ago | Van Buren Press Argus-Courier
One of the most photographed natural wonders in Crawford County is in dire need of a house-keeping partner to help maintain the park at Natural Dam which has fallen victim to the litter bug.
7 hrs ago | The Morning News
Girl Trapped In State Park Cave
A 17-year-old Van Buren girl remained trapped in a cave at Devil's Den State Park at 10 p.m. Friday night as rescuers worked to free her and a helicopter waited on standby to carry her to a local hospital.
Fort Smith : City: Levee fix costly, its necessity doubtful
Driving on Clayton Expressway in Fort Smith's northwest corner, five miles of levee are readily visible as the ridge follows the Arkansas River in a big curve around the city.
Number of building permits skyrocket since hail storm
Manufacturing has always accounted for the largest employers in the River Valley.
Relief may be in sight for Arkansas River barges
Like last year, barge traffic has been limited in the Arkansas River navigation system because of the speed and volume of water.
Thieves Hit More Cars In Van Buren
Van Buren police said a rash of car break-ins in the city has continued and the thieves may have stolen a gun.
Heavy rain is being blamed for an accident that sent a truck driver to the hospital.
Three women testified on Tuesday they were sexually assaulted by a fitness trainer at his now defunct Bodies for Christ Training Centers in Springdale and Van Buren.
John O. Young & Elizabeth Prater
John O. Young was born about 1802 in NC married to Elizabeth Prater born about 1810 in SC.
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Escaped prisoner leaves behind apology
A man who escaped from prison left an origami flower made out of toilet paper as a way of saying sorry.
80-Year-Old Man Accused 3 Times Of Selling Drugs
An 80-year-old Van Buren man could serve 100 years in prison after he sold drugs to an undercover agent, police said.
Crawford County : Trench being dug caves in, killing one
One man was killed and another injured when a trench collapsed near Van Buren on Friday.
Van Buren Plans Levee Certification Strategy
Van Buren city leaders met Thursday to discuss the future of businesses along the Arkansas River.
One person dead in Van Buren after water line collapses
At least one person is dead and another was trapped but is now freed after a water line collapsed in an area between Van Buren and Alma.
Escaped convict back behind bars
Less than 24 hours after Sheriff's Deputies say he escaped from the Crawford County jail, Louis Mendoza is back behind bars.
Trench Collapse Kills Worker Near Van Buren
Authorities say one man is dead and another is trapped in mud up to his waist after a trench collapsed around them as they were installing sewer lines in Crawford County.
Nothing says 'sorry' like flowers, jailers learn
VAN BUREN, Ark. - Crawford County authorities say an inmate escaped the county jail and left behind a rose fashioned out of toilet paper because he felt sorry for breaking out.
Authorities: Inmate escapes Ark. jail, but leaves gift
Crawford County authorities say an inmate escaped the county jail and left behind a rose fashioned out of toilet paper because he felt sorry for breaking out.
Escapee From Crawford County Jail At Large Tuesday Afternoon
Authorities in Van Buren are searching for an escapee from the Crawford County Jail Tuesday afternoon.