The White County Sheriff’s office warned of a scammer going by the name Detective Chris Carter calling and telling residents there is a warrant for them or other issue that requires sending money. If you receive one of these calls, hang up.  Source

White County experienced some of the worst sleet and ice accumulation in the state during the recent storms. The White County Sheriff’s office said they had 46 “unique vehicle accident calls on Feb. 23, four yesterday and two as of Friday morning at 10 a.m.”...

Fire destroys an apartment complex in Searcy. No injuries reported. Source

The Arkansas Supreme court ruled a White County judge is immune from lawsuit over excessive fines levied on poor defendants, ultimately resulting in their arrest due to inability to pay. Source

Motion for temporary restraining order against Searcy School District’s mask mandate, denied. Analyst Comment: The judge included this statement in his ruling: “Importantly, petitioners do not challenge either the efficacy or the wisdom of the district’s mask policy...