Southark Spotlight: Arkansas State Police Troop F Commander, Capt. Scott Woodward

Southark Spotlight: Arkansas State Police Troop F Commander, Capt. Scott Woodward

It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly show which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down to chat with Captain Scott Woodward, Commander of Troop F of the Arkansas State Police. We talk with him about…

Freightliner accident in Drew County claims the life of South Arkansas woman

Freightliner accident in Drew County claims the life of South Arkansas woman

MONTICELLO, Ark. – A 41-year old woman from Tillar, Arkansas was killed in a freightliner involved accident during the evening hours of Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in rural Drew County. According to the Arkansas State Police, Crystal Gibson, age 41 of Tillar, was driving west in a 2008 Ford Expedition on S Highway 278 E…

Desha County shooting leaves one dead, State Police CID asked to investigate

Desha County shooting leaves one dead, State Police CID asked to investigate

DUMAS, Ark. – A shooting incident northeast of Dumas early Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022, claimed the life of Travis Edward Ward, 40, of 650 Oakwood Bayou Road. A suspect in the shooting has been questioned by Arkansas State Police Special Agents and released at the direction of the county prosecuting attorney while the investigation…

Driver’s license testing site closures this week

Driver’s license testing site closures this week

According to Troop F Communications of the Arkansas State Police, there are two days of driver’s license testing site closures this week. The Monticello driver’s license testing site is closed today, Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The Warren driver’s license testing site is closed Thursday, January 6, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Troop…