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Delinquent property tax auctions underway in Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — The 2024 delinquent property tax auctions began in Fort Smith on July 9, kicking off the auction season. Parcels in Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott, and Sebastian counties were up for auction on Tuesday. Justin Phillips, the director of real estate for the Commissioner of State Lands,...
Devastating crash serves as stark reminder of lack of trauma centers in Northwest Arkansas
ROGERS, Ark. — On June 14, wife, mother, and grandmother Nadia Johnson was in Northwest Arkansas visiting family when she was involved in a rollover crash that left her severely injured. Nadia's son, Curtis, and her twin brother, DJ, rushed to the hospital to be by her bedside. Not...
'She's a fighter' | Family recounts devastating crash and daring rescue in Benton County
On Friday, June 14, wife, mother, and grandmother Nadia Johnson was in Rogers visiting her family when the unthinkable happened. A devastating crash in Northwest Arkansas sent one woman to the hospital with life-changing injuries. As she and her family still recover, they're speaking out about how a lack of...
Fort Smith City Directors approve purchase of $2.1 million slides for Parrot Island
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The City of Fort Smith voted to approve the purchase of more waterslides for the expansion of Parrot Island Waterpark on July 9. Sebastian County Administrator Mark Allen said that the county would have a vote to approve funding before the project moves forward. The...
Semi rollover crash in Oklahoma kills Missouri man
JAY, Oklahoma — A Missouri man has died after a semi rollover crash in Jay, Okla. on July 9, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). According to OHP's report, 36-year-old Brandon Yens of Noel was driving a 2023 Freightliner semi northbound on Highway 59 around 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday.
OSBI investigating after Arkoma woman reported missing under suspicious circumstances
LE FLORE COUNTY, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has released further information about the search for Harmoni Gail Jacks, a woman who was last seen in the early morning of July 7. A Kasey Alert was posted for Jacks, 24, on behalf of the Arkoma...
Rogers Animal Services offering free adoptions through July 31
ROGERS, Ark. — Rogers Animal Services has announced free adoptions through July 31 as part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event. This is a national event involving more than 390 organizations across the U.S. Adoption fees will be waived for all animals "regardless of their age," the shelter said.
Theo Von bringing comedy tour to North Little Rock
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark — Popular comedian and podcast host Theo Von will be bringing his comedy tour Return of the Rat to Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock on September 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 11 at 10 a.m. local time, with...
Hotels will no longer be able to provide small bottles of shampoo or lotion beginning 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you're planning a trip for 2025, you may need to pack more for your hotel stay next year - than you did this summer vacation. Starting in January, hotels in New York state with more than 50 rooms will no longer be able to provide small bottles containing 'hospitality care' products.
Clarksville City Council approves land rezoning for multi-million data center facility
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — The Clarksville City Council voted to rezone a piece of land for a future data center on July 8. It's been a conversation the city has had since early 2022. According to developers, a hyperscale data center is a facility that holds critical networks and computing...
Fort Smith family confirms they are safe after riding out Hurricane Beryl in Texas
JAMAICA BEACH, Texas — A Fort Smith family is safe after riding out a tropical storm as it hit Jamaica Beach early Monday morning. Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas on July 8, knocking out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses and killing at least three people as it moved east and later weakened to a tropical depression, the National Hurricane Center said Monday evening.
Fayetteville Police Department announces retirement of deputy chief of police after DWI arrest
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fayetteville Police Chief Mike Reynolds announced the retirement of a former deputy chief of police several days after he was arrested for a DWI. Bradley Renfro was pulled over on Wedington Drive by Arkansas State Police on Wednesday, June 26, for a defective headlight, according to the City of Fayetteville.
Arkansans collect over $5 million of FEMA assistance
ARKANSAS, USA — After tornadoes and severe storms devastated Arkansas in May, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said they have approved more than $5 million to assist residents in their recovery. FEMA said more than 5,250 Arkansans from Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion, and Randolph counties...
Here's how Arkansas experts are advising residents to prepare amid Hurricane Beryl flooding concerns
ARKANSAS, USA — As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico and heavy rain chances increase in Arkansas, Angie Springs with the American Red Cross said it's best to start preparing now. "Now is the time to prepare," Springs said. "Make sure that you have...
ASP: Over 400 pounds of illegal marijuana seized in Crawford County traffic stops
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — In two separate seizures on June 18 and July 3, Arkansas State Police (ASP) said they found over 400 pounds of illegal marijuana and arrested four men from out of state. June 18:. On the morning of Tuesday, June 18, ASP reportedly stopped a...
Fort Smith police say two arrested after allegedly leaving infant in hot car
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith police arrested a Greenwood couple after they allegedly left an infant in a hot car on Saturday, July 6. David Carver, 61, and Brenda Carver, 57, were booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center for endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree, a Class D felony. There is currently no bond listed for either suspect.
DFA: Arkansas medical marijuana sales dropped over $5.5M since last year
ARKANSAS, USA — This year's medical marijuana sales in Arkansas are down 4% compared with 2023's sales, according to Scott Hardin with the Department of Finance and Administration. Between January 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024, medical marijuana sales were at $135.5 million. In the same timeframe last year,...
Arkansas man sues Las Vegas dancer for over $38M | Says he was misled to believe they were exclusive
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A Washington County man is filing a lawsuit against a Las Vegas dancer after he says an "extensive, fraudulent scheme" lasting ten years cost him over $35,000,000, according to court documents. The lawsuit claims in 2014 the plaintiff, Fred Brunner, was going through a...
Fayetteville man pleads not guilty after his roommate's death
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A 27-year-old Fayetteville man pleaded not guilty after police accused him of killing his roommate, according to a court order after his arraignment on July 8. Jason Lawson was arrested on June 13, 2024, after reportedly killing 33-year-old Benjamin Martin during an argument, according to a...
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