Arkansas State Police (ASP) are searching for two missing siblings, last seen on Saturday.
A missing/endangered children advisory was shared by ASP late Sunday on social media for Marcus Epps Jr. and Armonii Epps. Marcus is described as an 11-year-old Black male with brown eyes and black hair. Armoni is a seven-year-old Black female, with black hair and brown eyes also.
The pair were reportedly last seen at their grandfather’s residence in Camden, Ouachita County at around midnight on Saturday, when their mother, Keibreana Mitchell, removed them from the home.
Police said Mitchell does not have custodial rights to the siblings, and her whereabouts are unknown.
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Marcus Epps Jr. and Armonii Epps. The siblings were last seen on Saturday and a warrant has been issued for their mother’s arrest. Marcus Epps Jr. and Armonii Epps. The siblings were last seen on Saturday and a warrant has been issued for their mother’s arrest. Arkansas State Police
A warrant was issued for the mother’s arrest on two counts of kidnapping.
ASP has urged anyone who sees the children or has knowledge of their whereabouts to contact the Camden Polic Department at (870) 836-5755.
Newsweek has contacted Arkansas State Police for comment and additional information via email.
Last month, an AMBER Alert in Arkansas was cancelled after a missing teen was safely located following reports she had travelled to Texas with a 30-year-old man whom police said she met online.
16-year-old Autumn Nicole Lyon was believed to have been travelling with Adrian Garces, 30. He was taken into custody in Texas and charged with Interference with Custody.
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A separate AMBER Alert in Arkansas for a missing three-year-old boy was also cancelled last month. Believed to have wandered off alone, the infant was safely located.
Approximately 664,776 people went missing on average in the U.S. between 2007 and 2020, according to the federally funded National Missing and Unidentified Persons (NamUS) database. That translates to around 6.5 missing persons for every 100,000.
According to NamUS, there are currently 25,127 missing cases open across America. NamUS say this in not reflective of the true number – only those that have been voluntarily reported.
Each day, around 2,300 Americans are reported missing.
“In general, there is no federal requirement for reporting missing persons cases to NamUS. So, without mandatory reporting by law enforcement, the number of actual missing persons in each state is actually much higher than reported,” Jesse Goliath, a Mississippi professor who launched a missing persons repository separate from NamUS previously told Newsweek.
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Newsweek has previously mapped missing persons cases by state.
NamUS data at the time showed that Oklahoma had the largest percentage of missing persons cases, with 16 missing per 100,000. Arizona was next, with 14.2. Arkansas had 11.6.
The state with the lowest percentage was Massachusetts, with just 2.7 per 100,000.
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Dylan Sherman is a business reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He is based in Northwest Arkansas and focuses on Tyson Foods Inc. and the transportation industry. A graduate of the University of Missouri, he has been with the newspaper since 2023.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions Wednesday. The court’s ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the internet at arcourts.gov.
PROCEEDINGS OF Jan. 7, 2026
CHIEF JUDGE N. MARK KLAPPENBACH
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CR-23-821. Kenneth Steward v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Gladwin and Brown, JJ., agree.
JUDGE ROBERT J. GLADWIN
CR-25-24. Bryce Anderson v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Virden and Harrison, JJ., agree.
JUDGE CASEY R. TUCKER
CV-24-537. Flywheel Energy Production, LLC v. Van Buren County, Arkansas; and Van Buren County Judge Dale James, in His Official Capacity as Van Buren County Judge, from Van Buren County Circuit Court. Reversed and dismissed. Abramson and Harrison, JJ., agree.
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JUDGE WENDY SCHOLTENS WOOD
CV-24-209. LRS South, LLC v. Benton County Solid Waste Management District and the Benton County Solid Waste Management District Board, from Benton County Circuit Court. Reversed and remanded. Hixson and Murphy, JJ., agree.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas continued its offseason roster work by adding a transfer defensive back and securing a future offensive line piece from Texas, addressing both immediate depth and long-term development.
The Razorbacks announced the signing of Georgia State defensive back Tyler Scott, a transfer with multiple years of eligibility remaining, while also landing Carey Clayton, an offensive lineman from Southlake Carroll High School, as part of the 2026 recruiting class.
Scott joins the Hogs after spending the 2025 season at Georgia State, where he appeared in two games and recorded four tackles. He arrives in Fayetteville with three years of eligibility remaining, giving Arkansas flexibility in how he’s developed and used in the secondary.
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Before his time at Georgia State, Scott spent two seasons at Auburn. One of those seasons was cut short due to an ACL injury, limiting his opportunity to contribute on the field.
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The Razorbacks now provide him with a chance to reset and compete in a defensive back room that continues to evolve.
At 6 feet tall, Scott adds experience to a secondary that has seen significant turnover through the transfer portal. His addition gives the Hogs another option at defensive back as the staff works through spring and fall evaluations.
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Clayton strengthens 2026 offensive line class
Arkansas also added a future piece up front with the commitment of Carey Clayton, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound offensive lineman from Southlake Carroll, one of Texas’ most consistent high school programs.
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Clayton helped Southlake Carroll complete an undefeated regular season last fall and reach the state semifinals. He enters college football as a consensus three-star prospect, ranked among the top offensive line recruits in Texas.
In addition to Arkansas, Clayton held offers from Air Force, Arkansas State, Florida Atlantic, UAB and UTEP. He ultimately chose the Razorbacks, becoming the 16th commitment in the Hogs’ 2026 recruiting class.
Clayton is ranked around No. 251 nationally and No. 141 in Texas. While not among the highest-rated prospects in the class, his high school experience and physical development make him a long-term project for Arkansas’ offensive line.
Hogs continue roster building
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The additions of Scott and Clayton reflect the Hogs’ continued focus on roster balance. Scott becomes the 23rd transfer portal addition this offseason, reinforcing a secondary that has emphasized competition and depth.
Clayton’s commitment adds to a growing 2026 class that prioritizes size and developmental upside, particularly along the offensive line.
Arkansas has steadily worked to build future depth in the trenches while supplementing current needs through the portal.
While neither move is designed to generate immediate headlines, both fit into a broader plan aimed at improving roster stability.
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Scott offers experience and flexibility in the defensive backfield, while Clayton provides a long-term option at a position that often requires patience.
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As the Razorbacks move through the offseason, these additions help establish depth at key positions and give the coaching staff more options heading into the coming seasons.
Key takeaways
Arkansas added Georgia State transfer defensive back Tyler Scott, who brings experience and remaining eligibility to the secondary.
The Razorbacks signed 2026 Texas offensive lineman Carey Clayton, adding size and long-term depth up front.
The Hogs continue balancing immediate roster needs with long-term development through recruiting and the portal.
