Faulkner County News

To celebrate their freedoms and liberties, many U.S. citizens spend the Fourth of July with sparklers, bottle rockets and fireworks galore.

Elected officials and representatives from state agencies including the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission met Wednesday to discuss Lake Conway's problems.

Suppose you are an elected official - " a prosecuting attorney for a particular Arkansas judicial district - and in addition to being prosecutor, you're a part owner of a building that rents space to the prosecutor's office.

The Blackberry Bushes to perform free concert at the library The Faulkner County Library will host a free concert by the Blackberry Bushes String Band July 2 at 7 p.m. Free healthy refreshments and coffee will be served.

Mauser rifle connected to '08 Stone Mountain Road shooting The State Crime Lab has matched bullets used in the November shooting of two men in a wooded area near Stone Mountain Road to a Mauser rifle found on the property, the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office has confirmed.

Faulkner County Library set to host author luncheon The Faulkner County Library is proud to announce an author appearance, catered luncheon, and discussion with the authors of "A Long, Hard Road to Freedom." The event will take place on July 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St.

FCSO still investigating murder of Thomas brothers Faulkner County Sheriff's Office investigators are still investigating the April 14 shooting of two brothers at a rural home in northeast Faulkner County.

The University of Central Arkansas' Board of Trustees unanimously approved a contract for the school's next president, Allen Meadors, in a special meeting Tuesday.

People across Central Arkansas are remembering Joey Cannon not just as a 27 year law enforcement veteran but as a family man and friend.

Faulkner County Library to screen 'Establishing a Food Forest' The Faulkner County Library has announced a free movie night screening of "Establishing a Food Forest." The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. June 26 followed by a discussion.

A Conway man is accused of killing Plumerville's assistant police chief after he stopped a pickup truck because he suspected it had been stolen, authorities say.

Hearts are heavy in Conway County after a Plumerville police officer is shot and killed during a traffic stop.

A rural Arkansas assistant police chief only two weeks from retirement was shot dead Friday during a traffic stop, authorities said.

Morrilton Police Chief Norbert Gunderman says Cannon pulled over a black Ford F150 in Conway County.

It was in 1990 that Pamela Felkins was raped and murdered. She was 32-years-old. Nineteen years later, her killer remains a mystery.

No bond for suspect in Cota murder By JOE LAMB Faulkner County Circuit Judge David Reynolds denied bond for Ramon Ernesto Mendez Rodriguez, the man police believe responsible for Friday's murder of 27-year-old Julio Ivan Cota.

The Faulkner County Sheriff's Department says its mission to keep indecent activity out of parks is working.

Thurman charged with abuse of a corpse By JOE LAMB Felony charges have been filed against a man authorities say left his dead mother in bed for two weeks.

The University of Central Arkansas' Board of Trustees voted 5-2 in a special meeting Thursday to enter into contract negotiations with Allen Meadors to serve as the school's next president.

Conway police say one man is dead and another in jail after a shooting Friday night.