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Local reporting for Garland County, AR
Garland County Arkansas Desk covers weather alerts, local government, schools, roads and business news for Garland County, Arkansas.
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News · Garland County · Arkansas
The Garland County Library board approved an artificial intelligence policy and a change order connected to its new branch.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
Mass shootings across the United States over Halloween weekend killed at least six people and injured dozens more.
News · Garland County · Mountain Pine · Arkansas
Mountain Pine schools will extend the school day by 30 minutes beginning Nov. 3, a change that has raised concerns among families.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
The Garland County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Pearcy sex offender during checks over an alleged failure to comply.
News · Garland County · Arkansas
A court ruling has left Arkansas librarians working through how to apply the state’s book restriction law.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
Charges against a former Hot Springs public defender were dropped after the prosecutor cited serious concerns about the traffic stop.
News · Garland County · Lake Hamilton · Arkansas
Hot Springs and Lake Hamilton school districts are urging CHI St. Vincent and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield to reach an agreement.
News · Garland County · Mountain Pine · Arkansas
The Mountain Pine School Board hired a consultant after placing the district’s superintendent on leave.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
Candidates for Garland County sheriff have listed goals they would pursue during a four-year term if elected.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
A Drug Task Force operation in the Garland County area produced more than 50 arrests and seizures of methamphetamine and cocaine by the pound.
News · Garland County · Arkansas
A former Garland County public defender was arrested again in a case involving purported drug charges after a traffic stop.
News · Garland County · Arkansas
Lawyers allege that ICE agents fired at a car without warning; additional details about the incident have not been established.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
The husband of a former Hot Springs school superintendent is facing 100 new charges in a child pornography case.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
The husband of a former Hot Springs School District superintendent faces 100 counts involving possession of child sexual abuse material.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
Garland County 911 head Sydni Davey received an honorable mention for the Glenn “Sonny” Cox Award.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
Garland County schools are keeping bus routes staffed with veteran drivers while using creative recruiting to find more school bus drivers.
News · Garland County · Mountain Pine · Arkansas
Mountain Pine School District has begun a turnaround effort backed by the state and Dawson Co-op.
News · Garland County · Arkansas
Saline County voters will consider reducing property-tax funding for the county library system by 35%.
News · Garland County · Arkansas
The Black Bass World Championship is bringing 23 nations to Arkansas for an international black bass competition.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
The Hot Springs Board of Directors approved more than in midyear budget adjustments.
News · Garland County · Arkansas
A proposal to create a Sherwood school district is drawing opposition, with the dispute now focused on the district plan.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
The University of Arkansas should explain the concerns at issue and identify the officials, records and timeline involved in any response.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
The Hot Springs Police Department is moving 22 applicants to the interview stage in a recruitment push.
News · Garland County · Hot Springs · Arkansas
A senior at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts has received National Merit semifinalist recognition.