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Police identify suspect who caused hours-long Mercy lockdown
FORT SMITH, Ark. — According to Fort Smith police, the intruder who caused an hours-long lockdown at Mercy Hospital on Monday, July 22, is now in custody. The man, identified as 34-year-old John West, was found hiding "in a small box" in the corner of an educational room in the hospital at around 1:30 p.m., according to the release.
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...
Hogs need more All-SEC additions for success in 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — Following the SEC Media Days Arkansas only placed one player on the All-SEC teams announced Friday. Defensive end Landon Jackson was the lone Razorback named as he was put on the second-team defensive line. Arkansas has to have more players shine in 2024 than just one and need to have many more on the All-SEC teams announced following the year.
TimberHogs take 3 from Marshals
WHITE OAK - The Piney Woods TimberHogs continued to score runs in bunches over the weekend, earning 81, 17-9 and 10-9 wins over the Fort Smith Marshals in Mid America League baseball action at Roughneck Field. Piney Woods, winners of four of its last five games, improved to 23-25 in...
Using EA Sports College Football 25 to predict the Arkansas football season
Earlier this week, EA Sports College Football 25 officially released and marked the video game's long-awaited return after an 11-year absence. The release coincided with SEC Media Days, so it's only fitting that I booted up the game and used it to predict what Arkansas football will do in 2024.
OFT: Ozarks National Lucky #13
HOLLISTER, Mo–It’s Monday, which means we have another chance to tour one of the Ozarks signature golf holes. KOLR 10’s Chris Pinson takes us down to Hollister. We usually think of number 13 as unlucky. But down at Ozarks National, hole number 13 is a thing of beauty. Chris Pinson/KOLR 10 sports: “Hey there, welcome […]
Governor denies funding for West Plains, Mo., airport to protect runway from wildlife
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri’s Governor vetoed money for an Ozarks airport to secure its runway. The City of West Plains asked for over $1 million to fence out wildlife at its airport but is now back at the drawing board. In July alone, the airport has seen...
BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
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