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Arkansas State Capitol preparing to count signatures collected ahead of ballot petition deadline
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The deadline is fast approaching for petitions leading to Arkansas ballot amendments to be turned in, and the preparations to receive hundreds of thousands of signatures are already underway. With a record number of petitions expected, Chris Powell and the rest of the staff at...
6 injured, including 3 children, in house fire
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Six people, including three children, suffered severe burns after their home caught fire early Saturday morning. Jonesboro fire officials said the three children were flown to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. They told K8 News the father was being transported to a nearby church to be flown to Regional One Health in Memphis. Two other adults injured in the fire were taken to local hospitals.
Driver ID’d in fatality, state police say
State police investigators have identified the driver of a vehicle that is believed to have struck and killed a 19-year-old Bentonville woman late Wednesday on Interstate 530 in Jefferson County, according to a news release. Kalei Owen, 19, died after being struck on I-530 near Exit 27 at about 10...
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System to host festival for veterans July 24
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — For service members looking for a range of offerings from various community, health and wellness groups, the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is the place for you. The Summer Vet Fest takes place July 24 at the Arkansas Military and First Responders Academy, starting at...
Storms rain out 4th of July plans, but Benton County is ready to bounce back
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The City of Bentonville is prepared to retry plans for an exciting evening at Orchards Park after storms interrupted the Independence Day celebration. Communities across Northwest Arkansas were ready for fireworks in the sky on July 4, 2024, but many like Jon Cook and his family came to learn Thursday night that they were in for a different kind of light show.
Firefighters respond to slew of calls during holiday
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Crews with the Jonesboro Fire Department had a busy Fourth of July holiday, as they responded to a slew of calls. According to a release from JFD, A Crew received 28 calls on Wednesday, July 3, and B Crew responded to 41 incidents over 24 hours on Thursday, July 4, for fire-related incidents.
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.
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