River Valley Democrat-Gazette

4 days ago | rivervalleydemocratgazette.com | Penny Weaver

FORT SMITH -- The public is invited Tuesday to join a tribute to law enforcement officers who gave their lives in protecting the community. The Annual Fallen Officer Memorial by the Fort Smith Police Department is co-hosted with the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office, according to a press release from the Department. It is set to start at noon Tuesday outside the Sebastian County Circuit Court Building, 901 South B St., the release states.

1 week ago | rivervalleydemocratgazette.com | Penny Weaver

Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette. She has more than 30 years of experience as a reporter, photographer, columnist and editor at daily newspapers. Penny has reported on everything from national civil rights issues to hog farming in Illinois, Georgia, Texas and now Arkansas. She digs until she uncovers all the facts for every story.

1 week ago | rivervalleydemocratgazette.com | Matt Jones

Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter discuss the latest in Razorback baseball, including this weekend's series between Arkansas and LSU at Alex Box Stadium. You can subscribe to our podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTube. It publishes each weekday.

1 week ago | rivervalleydemocratgazette.com | Penny Weaver

MULBERRY — The search for a missing kayaker continued ThursdayMay 8 on the Mulberry River just north of Mill Creek. The person was reported missing Saturday afternoon in Franklin County, according to Keith Stephens, chief of communications for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, which is leading the search. The identity of the missing person has not been released.

1 week ago | rivervalleydemocratgazette.com | Penny Weaver

Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette. She has more than 30 years of experience as a reporter, photographer, columnist and editor at daily newspapers. Penny has reported on everything from national civil rights issues to hog farming in Illinois, Georgia, Texas and now Arkansas. She digs until she uncovers all the facts for every story.