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Daily Newscast for Friday, August 23, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 23, 2024. - The Arkansas Supreme Court has ruled that signatures collected by paid canvassers for the Arkansas Abortion Amendment cannot be counted, meaning the ballot measure will likely not appear on the November ballot.
Three bold predictions for Arkansas football’s 2024-25 season
It’s less than a week until Arkansas begins its 2024-25 season. There are multiple unknowns about this year’s team, but there’s more than enough to be excited about. To start, Bobby Petrino is back on campus. It’s been the better part of a year since he was hired, and it still doesn’t seem real.
Outdoor Notes: Squirrel season opens Aug. 24
NASHVILLE — Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 24, which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for people to experience the enjoyment of the sport. ...
Children playing with gun ends in one shot and two adults arrested
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two adults are being charged with child abuse, neglect, and endangerment after a child was shot while playing with a gun at their home, CPD says. According to CPD, detectives responded to Methodist North Hospital, following a report of a child who was shot in the leg.
‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’: Volunteers clean up Orange Mound streets
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Members of an Orange Mound non-profit say they’re taking back their community one trash bag at a time. If you drive down a portion of Deadrick Avenue in the Orange Mound community, you might notice the road looks a little cleaner. That’s due to the hard work put in by volunteers from […]
Fight breaks out after man stops underage group from buying beer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a trio of suspects they say assaulted a man after he stopped them from buying beer at a gas station. On Friday at 1:30 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault at 2980 Broad Avenue at Valero. Officers were told that a suspect entered the business and […]
MPD: Couple carjacks Uber driver with their infant in the car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A couple was arrested after Memphis Police said they carjacked an Uber driver with their infant in the car. Anthony Bratcher, 20, was charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000, reckless driving and two counts of evading arrest. Kiara Kidd, 18, was charged with carjacking, child endangerment and employment of a firearm during […]
MPD investigating shootout in apartment complex parking lot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating an overnight shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a Hickory Hill apartment complex. Officers responded to a shooting in progress in the 6400 block of Lake Arbor Trail. When they arrived, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Regional […]
Scorching Temperatures Ahead for Arkansas: Relief Expected by Labor Day
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents can expect a hot and dry start to the week, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and even touching 100 degrees in some areas. Today, Saturday, will see temperatures reach up to 94°F in Little Rock. The heat will continue to build, with Sunday reaching 95°F and Monday expected to hit a high of 97°F.
UPDATE: Shots Fired At Judge’s Home, Search Underway
UPDATE, 4:15pm: Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder confirms his department has developed a “person of interest” in connection with Friday night’s shooting on Greenfield Road but says “an arrest has not been made yet. I will issue a release soon.”. UPDATE, 10:05am: The man responsible for...
Police: Man arrested after hitting police officer head-on while intoxicated
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he hit a police officer who was responding to a call head-on. According to Public Information Specialist Sally Smith with the Jonesboro Police Department, at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, Sgt. Brian Arnold was driving in an unmarked car to assist in a shooting incident in Poinsett County when he was hit head-on by an oncoming vehicle.
Brisket plate sale Sunday at Greater Harvest Church
The Greater Harvest Church Brotherhood is having its brisket plate sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the church, 226 Lodge Circle. Tickets are $20 and will include brisket, potato salad, baked beans, rolls, dessert and drink. For tickets, text or call 318-349-5316 or 870-949-0355.
PANTHERS MEET WARRIORS TONIGHT IN SEMIFINAL REMATCH
This evening wraps up the Arkansas Activities Association’s Benefit scrimmage week and provides you a great opportunity to see your 2024 Benton Panthers. With the Salt Bowl just a week away, the Panthers will conclude their fall preseason preparation with an intriguing scrimmage game at Little Rock Christian. The...
Arkansas basketball offers rising 2026 wing Abdou Toure
John Calipari and the Arkansas coaching staff are the latest program to offer a rising four-star wing in the 2026 recruiting class. Abdou Toure, a 6-6, 205-pound forward from West Haven (Conn.), announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he received a scholarship offer from the Razorbacks on Thursday afternoon. The...
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