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Father mourns the loss of his son shot during 4th of July celebration
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - A West Memphis father is in shock after his only child, who is a father himself, was shot and killed while celebrating the Fourth of July with his neighbors. Marvice Pigram said the pain of losing his son is almost unbearable. Pigram said he never...
Fayetteville Police Department adding substation to serve downtown entertainment district
Fayetteville Police Department's new substation on West Avenue is within a mile from most bars on Dickson Street, hoping to cut down on the time it takes to respond to calls.
Photographer and artist Sabine Schmidt is in residence this summer at FPL
“I’m a bit of a hermit,” Sabine Schmidt admits. “I’m used to working in solitude and want to believe that this is the best way to create the writing and photography I have in mind.”. But a residency at the Fayetteville Public Library has expanded her...
Victims identified in fatal vehicle vs train crash
GREENE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State Police said one person died and two others suffered injuries when their vehicle collided with a train. The crash happened at 6:10 p.m. Friday, July 5, in the 16000 block of U.S. Highway 63. According to the preliminary fatal crash report, a...
Logan Stout Named Head Baseball Coach at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Thirty-five days after former coach Carlos James announced via social media on May 28, 2024, that he was leaving Pine Bluff after 14 seasons, the Golden Lions have found their new head coach. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Board of Trustees and Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics approved...
The Independence County Library is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated second annual Super Sammy Lego Contest, scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Batesville, AR) The Independence County Library is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated second annual Super Sammy Lego Contest, scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024. This event celebrates creativity and community spirit while honoring the memory of Super Sammy Southall, a beloved Lego fanatic. Participants of all...
Fourth of July Block Party Statement
For months, our staff worked diligently to plan the inaugural Fourth of July Block Party, featuring live music, food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, and, of course, fireworks. Our goal was to create an event where the community could come together to celebrate Independence Day and create lasting memories with friends and family.
Good time at the fireworks show
PRESCOTT – In preparation for the Chamber’s Fourth of July fireworks show Thursday night, area residents got off to an early start. People living around the high school began shooting fireworks at 6 p.m. as vendors were getting ready for the event. Regardless of the heat and humidity, a good crowd showed up. which was good for sales of cold drinks and shaved ice. Several also took advantage of not having to cook and grabbed burgers, nachos and sandwiches from the vendors. Members of the Rotary Club were on hand conducting a food drive for the needy in the area.
Local firework stand upholding family legacy
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — One family in Northwest Arkansas is working to keep the legacy of their late grandfather alive in a unique way: through selling fireworks. Just off the side of Highway 62 in Rogers is where Cluck’s Fireworks has been for years, and it has a long-standing history. According to Trey Cluck, the […]
Rogers community continues 38-year 4th of July parade tradition amid tornado recovery efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — A downtown historic community in Rogers didn’t let storm damage and remaining debris get in the way of celebrating the Fourth of July. “We decided to do the parade,” Nancy Swearingen, a resident of Rogers said. “The parade must go on. It's going to be hot and a lot of our shade is gone.”
Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrates 1,004 flags at annual Walk of Flags event
Morrilton (KATV) — In honor of the 4th of July, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4453 held their annual Walk of Flags celebration in front of CHI St. Vincent Morrilton. The walk included 1,004 flags dedicated to veterans. "When they first started this, they never thought they would...
Pyrotechnics prep for Freedom Fest
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro is preparing for its annual Freedom Fest event. The crew has something special in store for the show and has been setting up all week. Freedom Fest is an event that started in the ’80s, and in 2000 was moved to Jonesboro....
Caraway holds annual Fourth of July Picnic
CARAWAY, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Caraway held its 78th annual Fourth of July picnic on Thursday. A tradition that started in 1946, the fire department puts it on every year. There was live music from multiple bands, vendors from all over Northeast Arkansas, horseback riding, and more. Fire...
Man Arrested in Arkansas for Allegedly Killing Family in Oklahoma
Jonathon Candy, 42, was apprehended in Arkansas for allegedly killing his wife Lindsay, 39, and three of their children in Oklahoma, aged 12, 14, and 18. Oklahoma City Police Sergeant Gary Knight confirmed that officers found five deceased individuals in the home upon arrival. Sgt. Knight clarified the nature of...
Saturday, July 6: Great weekend weather, keeping humidity away
I think Mother Nature is trying to apologize for the soggy ending on the 4th by bringing lovely weather for the 5th, 6th, and 7th. Thankfully, the hot and humid conditions will be staying away. Temperatures today will be warmer than what we got yesterday, but still not too bad. Expect highs to climb to […]
Catching up with Hunter Mickelson of Team Arkansas TBT
FAYETTEVILLE, A.R. (KNWA/KFTA) – With two weeks until tipoff for Team Arkansas in the 2024 TBT, former Hog Hunter Mickelson caught up with PTN’s Evan Kamikow. Mickelson, who played at Arkansas from 2011-2013 before transferring to Kansas, is entering his third tournament playing for Monty Patel and Team Arkansas. Currently, Mickelson is Patel’s assistant coach at eStem in Little Rock.
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