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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.
Transgender, nonbinary former Razorback runner Nikki Hiltz earns spot at Paris Games
EUGENE, Ore — While Nikki Hiltz took a victory lap to celebrate a long-awaited trip to the Olympics, some fans reached out and handed bracelets to their favorite 1,500-meter runner — a runner who is doing this, in part, for them. These days, Hiltz, who's transgender and nonbinary,...
Local firework stand upholding family legacy
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — One family in Northwest Arkansas is working to keep the legacy of their late grandfather alive in a unique way: through selling fireworks. Just off the side of Highway 62 in Rogers is where Cluck’s Fireworks has been for years, and it has a long-standing history. According to Trey Cluck, the […]
Rogers community continues 38-year 4th of July parade tradition amid tornado recovery efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — A downtown historic community in Rogers didn’t let storm damage and remaining debris get in the way of celebrating the Fourth of July. “We decided to do the parade,” Nancy Swearingen, a resident of Rogers said. “The parade must go on. It's going to be hot and a lot of our shade is gone.”
Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrates 1,004 flags at annual Walk of Flags event
Morrilton (KATV) — In honor of the 4th of July, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4453 held their annual Walk of Flags celebration in front of CHI St. Vincent Morrilton. The walk included 1,004 flags dedicated to veterans. "When they first started this, they never thought they would...
Pyrotechnics prep for Freedom Fest
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro is preparing for its annual Freedom Fest event. The crew has something special in store for the show and has been setting up all week. Freedom Fest is an event that started in the ’80s, and in 2000 was moved to Jonesboro....
Caraway holds annual Fourth of July Picnic
CARAWAY, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Caraway held its 78th annual Fourth of July picnic on Thursday. A tradition that started in 1946, the fire department puts it on every year. There was live music from multiple bands, vendors from all over Northeast Arkansas, horseback riding, and more. Fire...
Greenville Man Wanted for Murder Captured
GREENVILLE, Miss.–A man wanted for murder in Greenville was caught this week in Memphis. Tyredius Woods, of Greenville, was caught Monday by U.S. Marshalls, said a news release. He was wanted for the fatal shooting of Latia Wilson on Utah St. June 6. Police say Wilson was shot in...
Saturday, July 6: Great weekend weather, keeping humidity away
I think Mother Nature is trying to apologize for the soggy ending on the 4th by bringing lovely weather for the 5th, 6th, and 7th. Thankfully, the hot and humid conditions will be staying away. Temperatures today will be warmer than what we got yesterday, but still not too bad. Expect highs to climb to […]
Deadline extended for Arkansans to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for those impacted by May storms
FEMA has extended the deadline for disaster assistance for Arkansans affected by the Memorial Day storms that moved through the northern parts of the state.
Mosquito season is here — more than a third of states have detected West Nile virus
Nine cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed so far this year, as disease experts say the virus appears to be circulating more than usual for this time of summer. As of June 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed human cases in at least seven states: Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi and Tennessee. At least 18 states have detected the virus this year in humans, mosquitoes, birds or other animals.
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