LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A woman from England, Arkansas, is the latest person to plead guilty in a multi-million-dollar fraud case targeting a federal farm program.
Niki Charles, 49, pleaded guilty Aug. 2 to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in federal court.
Charles is the daughter of one of four sisters who earlier pleaded guilty in connection with the $11.5 million case. A federal case where four sisters had earlier pleaded guilty to fraud now has a fifth woman from Arkansas pleading guilty.
What is the Potential Heat Index Readings for This Week? Update
Update Monday 6:20 am: The Heat Advisory is now extended into Northern Arkansas.
Warriors Retreat Holds Ribbon Cutting
An organization to help Veterans with housing and other resources holds a ribbon cutting.
Lettuce Recall Continues, Expands
Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms have announced a recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico as federal health officials investigate a large outbreak of cyclosporiasis. Nearly 7,000 confirmed or suspected illnesses are being reviewed in connection with the outbreak.
Harmon Fire Department Awarded Matching Grant
The Harmon Volunteer Fire Department is awarded a grant through a state program.
U of O Northark Movie Night Features Movie in Star Wars Series
A recently released movie in the Star Wars series of films will be featured at a movie night in August.
