Crawford County Arkansas Desk

Local reporting for Crawford County, AR

Crawford County Arkansas Desk covers weather alerts, local government, schools, roads and business news for Crawford County, Arkansas.

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News · Crawford County · Arkansas

GOP candidates fill four Crawford County court slots

Around town

Republican candidates occupy all four Crawford County Quorum Court ballot slots described in the report.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskNov 4, 2026

News · Crawford County · Van Buren · Arkansas

Crawford judge to reconsider new-trial decision

Police, fire and courts

A Crawford County judge will reconsider a decision involving a new-trial request for a Van Buren mother in a meth-related baby case.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskOct 29, 2026

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Baby-abuse charge dropped for mother, reduced for father

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Crawford County prosecutors said they could not determine which parent harmed the baby.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskOct 29, 2026

News · Crawford County · Alma · Arkansas

Crawford judge denies Alma sex offender’s sentence petition

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A Crawford County judge denied an Alma sex offender’s request to correct a sentence he claimed was imposed illegally.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskOct 14, 2026

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Crawford court considers county water treatment plant

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The Crawford County Quorum Court discussed whether the county should build its own water treatment plant.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026

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State commission recognizes Crawford County deputy

Police, fire and courts

A state commission recognized a Crawford County deputy for actions taken in June.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 23, 2026

News · Crawford County · Arkansas

Crawford court may consider company tied to justice of peace

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The Crawford County Quorum Court is expected to consider doing business with a company owned by one of its justices of the peace.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 23, 2026

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Crawford court may consider deal with JP-owned company

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The Crawford County Quorum Court is expected to consider doing business with a company owned by one of its justices of the peace.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 21, 2026

News · Crawford County · Alma · Arkansas

State grades Arkansas schools; Greenwood, Alma earn top marks

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Schools in Sebastian and Crawford counties received state grades, with the Greenwood and Alma districts earning the highest marks.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 20, 2026

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Denali files plan to close Crawford County lagoon

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Denali has filed a plan to close a Crawford County lagoon that has been associated with odors for years.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 17, 2026

News · Crawford County · Van Buren · Arkansas

Van Buren police report alleged assault by Oklahoma man

Police, fire and courts

Van Buren police said an Oklahoma man admitted asking a woman for sex and assaulting her after she refused.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 13, 2026

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Crawford County Library Board discusses Act 372

Community and events

The Crawford County Library Board discussed Act 372 and rules governing state aid for libraries.

Crawford County Arkansas DeskSep 9, 2026