Van Buren News

The men and women who acted fast to take down a courthouse shooter were honored Tuesday night at Butterfield Church in Van Buren.

On Tuesday night , Fort Smith closed the door on legal action for past Van Buren water true ups.

VAN BUREN, Ark. - A defense attorney for an Arkansas woman whose 1-year-old was shot during an apparent robbery is asking prosecutors to dismiss the case.

The signs are part of the National Weather Service's "Turn Around, Don't Drown" program.

A man arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman at a high school football field in Van Buren has made an initial court appearance.

Other segments of the Fort Smith regional economy are struggling to recover, but the area tourism sector saw gains in employment and hospitality tax collections during 2011.

Van Buren police say the body of an adult woman was found laying near a vehicle in the Blakmore Football Field parking lot early Sunday morning.

Editor's note: Adam Brandt is a graduate from the Cobra Kai School of Culinary Callousness, where he received their highest award, the Red Apron of Merciless Eating.

A spring conference is being planned as a follow-up to 2011's Arkansas River Revival Flotilla, according to Van Buren Advertising & Promotion Commission Executive Director Maryl Koeth.

The Whole Pet, a new store specializing in healthy food for dogs and cats, recently opened at 2423 N. College Ave.

Questions remain about how two juveniles escaped from a detention center in Dermott last month and the incident is under investigation, the state Division of Youth Services director told legislators Wednesday.

Van Buren Police say they have a Franklin County murder suspect in custody, after a car crash with an Arkansas State Trooper.

Live entertainment, Rock Your Soul, Enjoy the oldies and gospel music. "Country & Gospel Connection" Band intertwining with legend artist impersonators... Buddy Holly, Conway Twitty, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash and more... In the Beautiful King Opera House Theater in Van Buren AR 427 Main St.

Alexander "Alex" Garcia Amador escaped from the Delta Regional Correctional Facility near Dermott, Ark., along with another inmate, Noah Miller, 18, of Pike County.

Face grinning, tail wagging and a taut leash behind her, Misty, a mixed-breed dog, led her owner, Vi Herring, down the hallway at a local retirement home amid calls seeking her attention.

A Roland man has been acquitted of murder -- but convicted on a lesser charge -- in the shooting death of a 1-year-old who was killed during an apparent robbery.

Flooding puts residents at risk in southwest Crawford County. They say they're in danger every time there's heavy rain because emergency vehicles can't get through Pevehouse Road in Van Buren.

Dawn M. Harr of 804 N. 7th for Failure to Yield - Yield Sign and A A A A A A Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 9th & College on 01-23-12 @ 1320 hours.

The widening of Rena Road, a project 20 years in the making, is finally underway, according to Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman.

The widening of Rena Road, a project 20 years in the making, is finally underway, according to Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman.