A significant manhunt is underway in Arkansas for Grant Hardin, a disgraced former police chief who was serving a 30-year sentence for murder and rape. Hardin escaped from the North Central Unit prison, prompting a statewide alert and extensive searches by law enforcement agencies. Authorities have urged the public to report any sightings of the escaped inmate, who was last seen wearing a prison uniform. The alarming escape has left a small Arkansas town on edge as officials intensify their efforts to locate this dangerous individual. Multiple agencies are coordinating efforts to capture Hardin, emphasizing the importance of community vigilance in ensuring public safety.