Arkansas Press Releases

Published on June 25, 2026 - 20:27 GMT

Attorney General Griffin Sues Snap, Inc. for Putting Minors at Risk and Deceiving Parents about Protections for Kids

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. (Snap), the parent company of the popular social media platform Snapchat. The lawsuit seeks to hold Snap accountable for engaging in deceptive and unconscionable trade …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

Attorney General Griffin Sues Snap, Inc. for Putting Minors at Risk and Deceiving Parents about Protections for Kids

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. (Snap), the parent company of the popular social media platform Snapchat. The lawsuit seeks to hold Snap accountable for engaging in deceptive and unconscionable trade …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 21:38 GMT

Heifer International’s Dilip Bhandari to Receive AVMA Award for Outstanding Work in Animal Health

LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global development organization Heifer International announced today that Dr. Dilip Bhandari, senior director of programs, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the American …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 00:57 GMT

LAKE VILLAGE BOOKKEEPER CHARGED IN THEFT

June 24, 2026 LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. — On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Debra Chandler, 57, of Lake Village, on two felony counts of Theft of Property. In December …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Forrest City Woman for Medicaid Fraud

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Forrest City woman for Medicaid fraud: “On June 17, Laronna Williams, 41, of Forrest City, was arrested on one count of Medicaid Fraud, a Class A felony. …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 21:08 GMT

Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Forrest City Woman for Medicaid Fraud

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Forrest City woman for Medicaid fraud: “On June 17, Laronna Williams, 41, of Forrest City, was arrested on one count of Medicaid Fraud, a Class A felony. …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 19:43 GMT

Arkansas Legislative Council Approves Changes for School Districts, EFAs, and More

The Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) and its subcommittees met this week. ALC is one of the most important legislative committees that meet in the interim between legislative sessions. Through its various subcommittees, it provides legislative oversight …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 05:29 GMT

ASP SEIZES 190 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA DURING TRAFFIC STOP ON I-40

June 23, 2026 Brinkley, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized 190 1-pound bags of illegal marijuana during a traffic stop Monday, June 22, 2026, on Interstate 40 at the 217-mile marker in Monroe County. Around 6 a.m., Troopers stopped a black …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 05:15 GMT

Arkansas employment hits record high as unemployment drops to 4.2% in May

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 23, 2026) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined one-tenth of a percentage point, from 4.3% in April to 4. …

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Published on June 22, 2026 - 13:10 GMT

Covington Carpet Care Highlights Benefits of Commercial Carpet Cleaning

Professional carpet maintenance helps Arkansas businesses improve cleanliness, protect flooring investments, and maintain a polished facility appearance. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Covington Carpet Care …

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Published on June 22, 2026 - 15:13 GMT

Attorney General Griffin Sues Roblox and Discord for Knowingly Profiting from Putting Children at Risk

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed suit against Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc., two of the most-cited platforms in federal child exploitation prosecutions, for years of deliberate deception and reckless product design that …

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Published on June 22, 2026 - 14:26 GMT

Attorney General Griffin Sues Roblox and Discord for Knowingly Profiting from Putting Children at Risk

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed suit against Roblox Corporation and Discord Inc., two of the most-cited platforms in federal child exploitation prosecutions, for years of deliberate deception and reckless product design that …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

Public Notice: ADFA Proposes Updates to Design Standards Manual for New Construction and Rehabilitation

The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) is proposing updates to its Design Standards Manual for New Construction and Rehabilitation. This manual establishes the design and construction requirements for new construction and rehabilitation projects …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

ASP INVESTIGATES ASSAULT ON CORRECTIONAL OFFICER AT NORRIS UNIT

June 19, 2026 TUCKER, Ark. — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating an incident involving an assault on a correctional officer on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 10:51 GMT

ASP INVESTIGATING 2025 INCIDENT AT SEBASTIAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

June 17, 2026 FORT SMITH, Ark. — At the request of Twelfth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Shue, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an incident that occurred at the Sebastian …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 10:51 GMT

PERRY COUNTY JURY CONVICTS PERRY MAN OF RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT

June 17, 2026 PERRY, Ark. — On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a Perry County jury found Jake Anthoney Hoyt, 50, of Perry, guilty of three counts of Rape and three counts of Second-Degree Sexual Assault. The verdict followed a joint investigation conducted by …

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Published on June 18, 2026 - 13:51 GMT

Taziki's Mediterranean Café Announces June 30 Opening in Rogers, Arkansas

Third Northwest Arkansas Location to Feature Dine-In, Drive-Thru, and Catering ROGERS, AR, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Taziki's Mediterranean Café will open its newest Northwest Arkansas location on Tuesday, June 30, …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 01:01 GMT

Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Trumann Woman for Medicaid Fraud

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Trumann woman on two counts of Medicaid fraud: “On May 4, Brandi Davis, 41, of Trumann, pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid Fraud, a Class A felony …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 01:01 GMT

Attorney General Griffin Announces Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit September 28-29 in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing his annual summit for 2026: “Building on the success of our past three annual summits, I am excited to announce that this year’s summit will focus on fraud and consumer …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 00:26 GMT

Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Trumann Woman for Medicaid Fraud

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Trumann woman on two counts of Medicaid fraud: “On May 4, Brandi Davis, 41, of Trumann, pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid Fraud, a Class A felony …

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