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Inmate dies while in custody at 201 Poplar, sheriff's office says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An inmate died while in-custody at 201 Poplar's main jail on Monday, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said. The inmate was identified as 49-year-old Jerome Mimes, according to the sheriff's office. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the in-custody death. According to the sheriff's office,...
Stuttgart’s Grand Prairie Farmers Market among Arkansas Department of Agriculture Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program recipients
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the ninth annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the Department and funded by the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas, provides funding assistance to build awareness for farmers markets and their vendors.
Planning underway for new Buc-ee's location in Benton
BENTON, Ark. — Back in April, the Benton Planning Commission approved both a site and utilities plan for the first Buc-ee's to come to the Natural State. Now, city officials are working to create a traffic flow plan near the proposed entrance of the new super-sized gas station and convenience store.
Taber Extrusions to invest $60 million in Russellville expansion
Arkansas economic officials announced a $60 million, 70-job expansion in Russellville on Tuesday (July 23) while in London. Taber Extrusions is expanding its facility in Russellville facility introducing the largest direct extrusion press in North America. The company is investing over $60 million in the expansion and expects to create...
Man arrested after allegedly shooting to death fellow Main Event security guard
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 44-year-old man was arrested following the shooting death of a fellow security guard during an argument Monday night at Main Event in Cordova, police said. Richard Lewis was identified as the suspected shooter and charged with first-degree murder, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Police...
Woman carjacked at gunpoint while loading groceries at Aldi: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was carjacked by two men while putting groceries in her car at Aldi on Perkins, according to Memphis Police. Gary Baker, 25, is charged with Carjacking, Possession without Prescription Unlawful to wit: Oxycodone, Employment of a Firearm during the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and being a Convicted Felon in […]
CrossRidge Community Hospital to offer Mental Health First Aid course
WYNNE — CrossRidge Community Hospital will present a Mental Health First Aid course on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Odell McCallum Community Center, 325 Magnolia Street in Wynne. The course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be facilitated by Arisa Health. Lunch will be provided.
Little Rock VA to Host Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans on July 25
Attention Arkansas Veterans, your monthly virtual VA claims clinic is coming up on Thursday, if you need claim information or need to schedule an appointment, we have the links and numbers you need below. Date and Time: Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4 - 6 PM. Event Details: Arkansas Veterans...
Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law
Flush with donations from CoreCivic, Tennessee’s lawmakers have spent the past three years enacting tough-on-crime policy that could help the state’s private-prison operator in spite of complaints that profiting on the backs of inmates is bad business. Moves to create laws that require teenagers to be tried as adults for certain crimes and remove rewards […] The post Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Fort Smith schools trying phone-free program this upcoming school year
FORT SMITH, Ark. — At a board meeting on July 22, Fort Smith Public Schools announced a pilot program aimed at creating phone-free environments at schools in the district. Starting in the upcoming 2024-25 school year, Kimmons Middle School and Ramsey Middle School will use Yondr pouches to securely store students' phones and electronics during the school day.
Program in city aiming to give a second chance
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The DARING program at Arkansas Northeastern College, also known as Deferred Adjudication Resulting in Growth, aims to provide young adults impacted by the justice system with a second chance. According to Willie Williams, the ANC director for outreach, the program offers a variety of workforce programs,...
Watkins out as Fort Smith prosecutor; alleges racism involved
The City of Fort Smith is once again looking for a city prosecuting attorney. Rita Watkins began as the city prosecutor for the city on Oct. 31, 2022. On July 18, Fort Smith City Administrator Carl Geffken confirmed that Watkins was no longer the city prosecutor. “We wish her the...
A colorful collaboration between students and a small business
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - High school art students completed a mural for a small business in Downtown Paragould. Eleven Paragould High School students spent several days tracing, sketching, and painting a mural for Applelicious Gourmet Apples and Treats. Senior Reese Fulkerson said the idea sprouted from the owner’s generosity.
Arkansas Man With Texarkana Ties to Compete on Food Network
An Arkansas man will be competing on the hit TV show Beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network on Thursday, 25, at 9 PM and streaming on Discovery + and Max. Texarkana Arkansas High School Alumni Becky Sullivan Elliot is planning on watching her son Josh Elliott compete on the popular cooking show.
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