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South Arkansas Arts Center and Boys Girls Club of El Dorado to host Internet Safety Family Night on July 25th
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, July 25, 2024, the South Arkansas Center and Boys & Girls Club will co-host a free internet safety game night at the SAAC on 110 E. Fifth St. In today’s age, the internet greatly assists learning, communication, and entertainment. However, it is also a threat and causes danger […]
Gunman claiming self-defense in Wednesday homicide at Camden
Camden Police are investigating the city’s second homicide in a week. Sgt. Ashley Watts of CPD Criminal Investigation Division said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024 that officers responded at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday to Spring Street. There was a report that shots had been fired and that one person was shot.
Redfield Police Department captures suspect connected to vehicle theft
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Update -- The suspect has been captured by the Redfield Police Department. According to RPD, the Sheridan Police Department provided assistance which included a drone to complete the day-long search. Original -- According to the Redfield Police Department, a man identified as a white male...
Oluwatobi Adewumi’s work “Best of Show” at SAAC Juried Art Competition
The South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado has named the winners of its recent Juried Art Competition, featuring artwork from talented artists across the country. The juror for the competition was David Houston, executive director and chief curator of the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, MS. "I must...
Eells named head of UA Little Rock Windgate Education school
Dr. Rachel Eells has been named the inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “I am so pleased to be able to serve the university and community in this way,” said Dr. Rachel Eells, who served as interim director of the School of Education during the 2023-2024 academic year. “The School of Education is in the midst of exciting work that will have an immediate and lasting impact on schools in Central Arkansas and beyond. I am eager to partner with districts to develop and refine systems to recruit, prepare, and retain exceptional, committed teachers.”
Missing woman found safe
Kristi Darnell, 50, have been found safe. Magnolia Police Chief Todd Dew said that Darnell was located about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was taken to Magnolia Regional Medical Center to be medically checked, then released. Authorities had been looking for Darnell since Tuesday night, July 23, 2024.
Indiana man flees and shoots at Arkansas State Police on I-30
A man fleeing from Arkansas State Police on Interstate 30 was shot and injured Monday night in Hope, Arkansas. The Troopers were pursuing 43-year-old Joshua Harrison of Richmond, Indiana. At approximately 10:10 p.m., Troopers pursued the fleeing suspect on Interstate 30 eastbound near the Hempstead/Nevada County line. At roughly the 36-mile marker, the suspect driver fired shots at Troopers, who returned fire.
Review: Lake Street Dive is truly ‘Good Together’ in Bentonville
On July 17, Boston-born, Brooklyn-based band Lake Street Dive made a return to Arkansas after six years, bringing their “Good Together” tour to The Momentary in Bentonville as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live on the Green” concert series. “Good Together” is Lake Street Dive’s...
Employee Caught Stealing Cash From Mansfield Restaurant While Daughter Waits In Car, Police Say
The Tolland County incident happened in the town of Mansfield, at a restaurant on Storrs Road, at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23. Connecticut State Police said 28-year-old Jennifer Spencer entered the business after hours, without the owner’s permission, and stole cash from the register. She was caught after...
U.S. News Names UAMS a Best Medical School for Primary Care, Rural Practice
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) continues to climb U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Medical Schools. The magazine’s annual ranking of medical and osteopathic schools across the country was released today, showing that for 2024, UAMS ranked fourth nationally for primary care education, ninth for the most graduates practicing in health professional shortage areas and 11th nationally for graduates practicing in rural areas.
Deputy fired and charged after fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in her home
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Sonya Massey was shot and killed inside her home earlier this month by deputy, Sean Grayson, who responded to her 911 call about a possible intruder at her home. Jefferson County Sheriff, Lafayette Woods, is a friend of Massey's father -James Wilburn - who is...
Jonesboro Church Health Center hosts annual peach drive fundraiser
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 24, 2024 – The only annual fundraiser for the Jonesboro Church Health Center is almost over. But you still have time to make a donation and get a box of Georgia peaches. The peaches are on the tree in Georgia one...
45-year-old arrested for rape of 13-year-old, given a $1 Million bond
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 24, 2024 – According to a Jonesboro Police Report, a 36-year-old male contacted the police in relation to his daughter reportedly being raped by her friend’s father. The report lists 45-year-old John Walton as the sole suspect. The probable cause...
CARTI expands Conway presence with new treatment location
CARTI announced it is expanding its footprint with a second treatment location in Faulkner County. The CARTI Clinic in Conway, overseen by Taylor Moore, M.D., a board-certified urologist, and Christie Dumboski, APRN, a urology-focused nurse practitioner, offers care to patients facing urologic conditions and related issues. The new facility at...
Family wins more than $60K in lawsuit against former Huntsville School Resource Officer
A federal jury ruled in favor of former student Justin Freeman in the civil trial against a former School Resource Officer Lynn Whittle, who used excessive force against Freeman.
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