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Families waited anxiously for their loved ones during Mercy Fort Smith lockdown
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Families waited outside Mercy Fort Smith duringMonday's hours-long lockdown. "It was scary. I’ve been a nurse for almost 29 years and I’ve never experienced this before," said Sabrina Martinous, a nurse in the oncology clinic. Martinous was taking care of patients when she...
CBID shifts efforts on downtown Fort Smith projects
Commissioners with the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are rethinking projects to fund to improve downtown. Part of the plan shift could include lighting under the Garrison Avenue bridge. MAHG Architecture presented a blueprint for a better downtown on April 11 to a group of about 100 at...
United Way hoping to collect school supplies for local students in its Fill the Bus campaign
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The start of another school year is getting closer. For a lot of parents, it can be very difficult to buy all the needed back-to-school supplies. For 20 years, the United Way has spearheaded the Fill the Bus campaign. "This is a partnership with our...
UAFS student cycles across America to raise $600K for those with disabilities
FORT SMITH, Ark. — A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) student is traveling from coast to coast for a good cause. Junior Braxten Martin is biking across the country and just recently made his way through Missouri. The trip will be taking soon-to-be senior Martin from Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Couple Found Shot To Death Inside Burning Home
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting. Sunday morning, deputies received a call from family members of 33 year-old Kyle Trabel requesting officers go to his home at 1224 Scout Road, in the Bentonville community, for a welfare check. Officers arrived and...
UAMS receives $5 million for geriatric education
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the quality of care for older adults. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration...
Two Injured, One Killed in Pedestrian/Train Accident
Authorities in northwest Arkansas say one man is dead and two others are injured after being struck by a train on Saturday night. Police in Van Buren, Arkansas, say the trio were on the bridge, taking pictures when the train came down the tracks and struck them. The two who were injured reported the accident just after it happened. They told authorities that the deceased man was thrown from the tracks into the water. The victim has been identified, but police are not releasing his name at this time.
Calipari, Arkansas extend first in-state Class of 2026 offer to 5-star JaShawn “JJ” Andrews
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas head coach John Calipari has offered a scholarship to in-state class of 2026 5-star prospect JaShawn “JJ” Andrews. Andrews announced his new Hoop Hogs offer — or re-offer given he held an offer from the previous UA coaching staff — via social media on Monday, citing a “great conversation” with Calipari and associate head coach Chin Coleman.
Pulaski County sheriffs investigate shooting that left one injured
ARKANSAS, USA — The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident that left one person injured on Monday. According to reports, deputies were called to the 300 block of Wooten Road. Once they arrived at the scene they found a male who was suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Community reacts to school principal DWI arrest
GOSNELL, Ark. (KAIT) - The community of Gosnell is raising concerns after a school principal got arrested. Tina Godsey, the elementary school principal in Gosnell, was arrested on Saturday, July 20, and was charged with driving while intoxicated. The incident report stated that Godsey, in her vehicle, skidded a few...
Arkansas County Enrichment Center to host career fair in Stuttgart on Tuesday
The Arkansas County Enrichment Center will host a career fair on Tuesday, July 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 702 E. Michigan in Stuttgart. Jalicia Wyatt, a juvenile intake officer and Life Skills mentor for the Arkansas County Juvenile Department said several employers and school representatives will attend the event.
Police investigating homicide on Fairview Street in Conway
CONWAY, Ark. — Conway police are investigating after locating a deceased individual at a residence on Fairview Street on the morning of July 22. The victim was identified as 34-year-old Israel Damont Credit Jr., and the death is being investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information about this case...
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