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AT&T Provides Update on Data Breach Affecting Customers in Louisiana
AT&T has confirmed a data breach that has impacted some of its customers in Louisiana. Contrary to previous reports that suggested nearly all AT&T customers had their calls, texts, and information compromised, the latest update reveals a more contained incident. Details of the Incident. In a recent communication to affected...
50 Cent’s Shreveport Festival Moves Venues
SHREVEPORT, LA - There could be a big change comin for the Humor and Harmony Festival in Shreveport. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has been in town reviewing the plans and checking out the sites for this massive event. He is planning to bring in several events as part of this weekend of celebrations.
Evangel football has landed a transfer who is the son of a Hall of Fame legend
The facelift continues for the 2024 Evangel Eagles. A host of players who transferred from other area schools – and didn’t play last season – will be ready to go for head coach Denny Duron for the upcoming season. The latest addition is a 6-foot-5 senior receiver.
Harrison, Ark., non-profit run by teen helps senior flood victims
HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) - People from all over are donating items to seniors forced out of their home by flood waters. An Arkansas non-profit group is playing a big role in helping them. Ruby Chitsey of Harrison, Ark., was 10 years old when she started Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents....
SBA Administrator, Rep. Womack talk to business owners impacted by May 26 storms
The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration met Thursday (July 18) with about 10 business owners affected by the May 26 storms and tornadoes that damaged buildings and homes in Benton County. Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman was joined by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers. During her Northwest Arkansas visit,...
Marybeth Byrd to play Gulley Park Concert Series July 18
The second-to-last Gulley Park Concert Series of the season is coming up this week. Next up in the series is a performance by The Voice semifinalist Marybeth Byrd, set to perform on Thursday, July 18 as part of the series. From her bio:. Marybeth Byrd’s love is for music that...
Phase one of Pine Bluff wellness park underway, set to be nation's largest outdoor gallery
PINE BLUFF (KATV) — On Monday, Pine Bluff City Council members approved the construction for phase one of a new wellness park in the city. "This is the first venue in the Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District," Sheri Storie, Executive Director of Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission said.
Police search for suspect of hit-and-run accident in Conway
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Conway Police Department has asked for the public's help in finding a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to reports, the accident happened near Old Military Road and Donnel Ridge Road on Thursday morning just before 9:30 a.m. The driver of one of...
Ark. woman charged with leaving kids in home with no food, AC
TRUMANN, Ark. (WMC) - An Arkansas mother is facing charges after police say she left her kids home with no air conditioning or food. Trumann Police received a phone call from a 15-year-old on July 14 who said her mother left the night before and didn’t say where she was going.
Police chase ends with arrest of two involved in self-checkout fraud at Walmart
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – On the afternoon of July 12, 2024, Detective Lieutenant Derric Neal, who was working off-duty security at the Walmart Supercenter on 5501 South Olive Street, became involved in uncovering a complex theft operation. The case unfolded when Neal was alerted by the store’s Loss Prevention Supervisor about recurrent thefts involving two individuals manipulating the store’s self-checkout system.
West Memphis, AR pursing $3 billion data center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of West Memphis, Arkansas is taking the first steps to bring a $3 billion data center to the community. The West Memphis City Council recently passed a non-binding resolution of intent to inform the unnamed company that it was interested in the project. “The resolution doesn’t lock in any bonds/PILOT; […]
Second victim in New Boston shooting succumbs to injuries; another murder charge pending against suspect
NEW BOSTON, Texas (KSLA) - The second victim of an East Texas shooting is now dead less than two weeks after sustaining life-threatening injuries. On Saturday, July 6, two people were shot in the 300 block of North Lindsey Street in New Boston around 5:42 p.m. Both suffered multiple gunshots wounds. One victim died at the scene. The other victim, later identified as 19-year-old Nicholas Webster, was taken to an area hospital.
Man on the run for 30+ years finally sentenced for shooting in Ringgold
CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. (KSLA) - A Bienville Parish man who was on the run for more than 30 years after shooting someone in Ringgold has now been sentenced. Greg Lawson, who is now 64-years-old, was caught in Mexico by the FBI in September of 2023 after being on the run for 32 years. Back in 1991, Lawson shot Seth Garlington, who was 19 at the time, in Ringgold in an incident that started as a fist fight.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
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