Jul. 4—EDIT — As of 12:20 p.m. The Coroner’s Office stated they were able to make contact with next-of-kin. They are no longer looking for assistance. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office is asking for help from the public to locate the next of kin for a person who has passed away: Mark Edward Turner, a […]
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Former Pulaski Academy instructor arrested, charged with felony stalking, child porn possession
FAUKNER COUNTY, Ark. – A former teacher has resigned from his position at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock after being arrested and charged with two felonies involving children in Faulkner County. Authorities report that 49-year-old Kyle Ray Vaughn had his first court hearing Tuesday in Faulkner County, where he is facing charges of internet stalking […]
KY man wanted for murder of father, uncle after bodies found in Pulaski Co. home
A Lincoln County man is alleged to have shot and killed his father and uncle after their bodies were discovered in northern Pulaski County, according to police. Brandon Mullins, 26, is wanted for two counts of murder, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. A warrant was issued for his arrest Sunday. On Saturday evening, […]
University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College receives two grants for nearly $6 million to expand, grow nursing program across campuses
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Two grants are coming together to help the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College fight the decreasing number of nurses in the United States. “The first grant that we received recently was from the Department of Labor, and it is a consortium grant,” University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Chancellor, Doctor Summer DeProw, said. […]
Pulaski County school districts gather for Totality STEM event
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Multiple Pulaski County school districts gathered Thursday for a totality STEM showcase at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds’ Hall of Industry. Leaders said it was a way to celebrate the eclipse while highlighting the convergence of STEM education. There were about 40,000 kids in attendance, district leaders said they’ve been working since […]
Pulaski County Quorum Court passes ordinance looking for answers about jail docuseries on Netflix
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – The controversy surrounding the Netflix docuseries that features the Pulaski County jail continues Tuesday night in a Pulaski County Quorum Court meeting. The quorum court had questions and passed an ordinance in order to get documents and information regarding the project. The justices of the peace said they’ve received numerous questions […]
Pulaski County deputies make arrest in Saturday evening shooting
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest in a Saturday evening shooting that left a juvenile dead. PCSO officials announced Sunday that 18-year-old Juan Ruiz was arrested in connection to the shooting and is facing a charge of capital murder. Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office investigating Saturday shooting; […]
A Pulaski and an engine bay: Reflections on wildfire response
As we all take a well-earned pause this holiday season, I’ve taken to thinking about gifts and gift-giving; about the sometimes-delicate balancing act between giving someone what they want, versus what they need. A need is something necessary. It may even be something urgent. Identifying a need for our state wildland firefighting response teams is […]