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North Little Rock restores digital access to 50 books
SchoolsThe North Little Rock School District restored digital access to 50 books that had been blocked over LGBTQ+ content.
Pope County Arkansas DeskNov 2, 2026
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North Little Rock man arrested after England school threat
Police, fire and courtsA North Little Rock man was arrested after being accused of threatening a school in the England district.
Pope County Arkansas DeskOct 24, 2026
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Pottsville Elementary employee arrested in messaging case
Police, fire and courtsA Pottsville Elementary employee was arrested and accused of sending inappropriate messages to someone he believed was a 12-year-old girl.
Pope County Arkansas DeskOct 20, 2026
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Decatur board approves legal action, adopts AI policy
SchoolsThe Decatur School Board approved taking part in legal action and adopted a policy addressing artificial intelligence.
Pope County Arkansas DeskOct 13, 2026
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Pope County detention officer arrested and fired
Police, fire and courtsA Pope County detention officer was arrested and dismissed from the job in a case involving child sexual abuse material.
Pope County Arkansas DeskOct 10, 2026
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Pope County jail officer arrested on CSAM charges
Police, fire and courtsA corrections officer at the Pope County Detention Center was arrested on charges involving child sexual abuse material.
Pope County Arkansas DeskOct 10, 2026
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Lawsuit alleges Conway administrators were paid for unworked days
SchoolsA lawsuit contends Conway School District administrators received pay for days they did not work.
Pope County Arkansas DeskOct 8, 2026
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Judge allows firm to seek fees in governor’s office suit
Around townA judge ruled that the law firm representing the Arkansas Board of Corrections may pursue legal fees in a case against the governor’s office.
Pope County Arkansas DeskOct 8, 2026
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Five candidates seek Richardson’s Little Rock board seat
Around townFive candidates are vying for the Little Rock Board of Directors seat held by Ken Richardson.
Pope County Arkansas DeskOct 5, 2026
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Jacksonville Christian, ASDB to begin combined football season
Around townJacksonville Christian Academy and the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind are joining for their first season as one football team.
Pope County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026
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Two Little Rock school employees placed on leave
SchoolsThe Little Rock School District placed two employees on leave during an investigation involving students’ athletic eligibility.
Pope County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026
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Two I-40 stops in Pope County lead to 3 arrests
Police, fire and courtsArkansas State Police made two Interstate 40 stops in Pope County and seized nearly 60 pounds of illegal marijuana, according to the report.
Pope County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026
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ASP Seizes Nearly 60 Pounds of Marijuana in I-40 Stops
Around townArkansas State Police made two back-to-back Interstate 40 stops involving nearly 60 pounds of illegal marijuana.
Pope County Arkansas DeskSep 25, 2026
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Bentonville reports enrollment increase for 2026-27
SchoolsBentonville Schools reports higher enrollment for 2026-27 as public-school enrollment across Arkansas moves lower overall.
Pope County Arkansas DeskSep 17, 2026