An Arkansas man awaiting trial for charges that he killed his daughter’s accused sexual abuser has won the Republican nomination for county sheriff, in a race that’s garnered national attention.

Aaron Spencer won more than 53 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s three-person primary for Lonoke County sheriff. Spencer will face Democratic nominee Brian Mitchell Sr. this fall.

“Tonight, the people of Lonoke County stood up and chose transparency and accountability,” Spencer said in a release from his campaign.

LAWSUITS

M&T Bank vs. David Emert and Angela Emert for $78,940.91 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 2, Block 16, Bellflower Addition Section 3, Oklahoma City.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Vanderlei Do Prado for $45,314.34 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Bernard Fontaine for $13,178.92 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The quest to set a new school record kicked off with a bang as top-ranked Okarche defeated Cheyenne-Reydon 89-49 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Class A Boys Oklahoma Basketball State Championships.

The Warriors, the two-time defending state champs, are bidding to become the first Okarche sporting team to ever win three straight titles and the program’s fourth.

Aaron West’s team improved to 27-3 on the year and will take a 17-game win streak into the semifinals against No.8 Allen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Okarche made only two baskets in the fourth period of the Warriors quarterfinal matchup with No.7 Allen at the Class A Girls Oklahoma Basketball State Championships.

Yet Brett Tahah’s fifth-ranked team walked away with a 51-43 victory over the Mustangs after hitting 11-of-13 free throws in the final 4:19 to secure a spot in the Final Four for a second straight season.

Okarche, now 25-5 on the year, will take on No.2 Canute in the semifinals.