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GloRilla Opens Up About Missing the Simple Life Before Fame
GloRilla has admitted that she sometimes misses the simpler life she had before achieving fame with her breakout hit “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and its follow-up “Tomorrow 2”. In a VIBE cover story, the Memphis rapper reflected on the changes she’s experienced, acknowledging that “Everybody, we...
“Mom he has a gun”: 6 kids, mom shot at in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After being asked to stop shooting his gun, a man allegedly fired multiple shots at a woman and her six kids in Frayser Monday. Daimon Fleming, 21, is charged with Evading Arrest, Tampering with Evidence, Assault on a First Responder, Vandalism $1,000-$2,5000 and seven counts of Aggravated Assault. His bond was set […]
Amid leadership shakeup, Memphis Animal Services is currently without a full-time vet
Memphis Animal Services did not have its veterinary premise permit for a one-day period over the weekend, but according to City of Memphis officials the transfer of the permit did not interrupt clinical services as animals were transferred over to clinical partners. The permit lapsed due to the shelter having no full-time veterinarian on staff. ...
Parents can now be fined for their children's crimes in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee parents can now be held accountable for their children’s crimes. The decision to hold them accountable boils down to the judge. The Parental Accountability Act became a law in Tennessee this week. It aims to stop children from committing crimes before they turn into serious criminals.
Tennessee school safety laws began July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee is under new laws protecting the salary of school employees who are assaulted, allowing local law enforcement departments to assign school resource officers and enhancing the penalty for making a threat of mass violence at a school starting July 1. A series of school law changes passed by […] The post Tennessee school safety laws began July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee can keep enforcing felony voter restoration policy for now, appeals court says
Tennessee can enforce its existing voter registration process for people with felonies after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court's ruling last week. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Tennessee on its request for an emergency injunction in an ongoing lawsuit over its felony voter restoration process....
Arkadelphia youth crowned Miss Arkansas Princess
Brynlee Hamilton, of Arkadelphia, has recently been crowned 2024 National American Miss Arkansas Princess. The 7-year-old is the daughter of Kandice and Derek Hamilton. She will be competing for the National Title of National American Miss in Orlando, Florida, during the week of Thanksgiving. State pageants are held annually nationwide. National American Miss’ mission is to encourage America’s future leaders and equip them with valuable life skills. Hamilton was chosen to represent her state because of her outstanding accomplishments and community service.
The Shift: Former Bentonville chamber CEO springs into entrepreneurial action
It's fitting that Graham Cobb named his new venture Paceline Strategies: He's used to working with groups facing headwinds to achieve what individuals seldom can. The big picture: Cobb's career includes stints as senior policy officer at Walton Enterprises, president and CEO of the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce, chief operating officer at the Little Rock Area Chamber of Commerce and associate publisher at Arkansas Business Publishing Group.
Little Rock resident hits jackpot with second lottery ticket
Little Rock, Arkansas – A Pulaski County resident, A. Nelson from Little Rock, recently claimed a significant lottery jackpot. Nelson won $41,542 with a mere $5 investment in the AR Progressive Jackpot Fast Play game. The winning ticket was purchased at Nikki Food Mart, located at 10401 Arch St....
Mississippi man pleads guilty in Arkansas to threatening US judge, federal officer
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to threatening a United States judge and federal law enforcement officer, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas.
Saline County Republicans say former state GOP chair evicted them
The Saline County Republican Committee says they were kicked out of a property owned by the former head of the state GOP. The Republican Party of Saline County is a nonprofit corporation led by Doyle Webb, former chair of the Republican Party of Arkansas, and headquartered in downtown Benton. The...
Melon madness ahead of the Fourth
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - A small town known for its homegrown watermelons is a hot spot for fruit lovers across Arkansas this summer. Darla Brown and her husband traveled to Brian Carter’s Cave City Watermelon stand on Wednesday, July 3. Brown said it’s where she has come for watermelons since she was a little girl.
'It's a miracle of God': Arkansas first responders recall pulling people from storm debris
DECATUR, Ark. — For the first time, we are hearing from those who raced to rescue people trapped by storm debris in hard-hit Decatur, Arkansas. Trees were blocking many of the roadways, leading to those who were trapped, forcing some first responders to walk long distances to get to the people most in need.
Arkadelphia man victim of fatal dog mauling
ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas — A man found dead outside his home early Wednesday morning was the victim of a vicious attack by his own dog, local authorities confirmed. Following a 911 call from a female at Evergreen Drive at 7:20 a.m. July 3, 2024, the Arkadelphia Police Department, along with ambulance personnel, responded and discovered the body of a 41-year-old deceased male laying in the driveway.
Federal funding secures new hangar at Arkadelphia airport
The Arkadelphia Board of Directors gave unanimous approval Tuesday of a bid to construct a hangar at Dexter Florence Memorial Field. Once built, the hangar is expected to be used for overnight parking of aircraft, as well as a maintenance facility. Airport personnel told directors that there is a demand from pilots who want a place to park their planes upon flying into Arkadelphia.
Spend the Fourth comforting shelter pets at the Maumelle Animal Shelter
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Maumelle Animal Services will be hosting a Comfort a Shelter Pet event on the Fourth of July for the third year in a row. The shelter, located at 425 Cogdell Drive, will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for people to spend time comforting animals that may be scared of fireworks.
Northwest Arkansas firework stand workers endure extreme heat conditions
Richard Noches traveled almost 250 miles to volunteer for Kansas City international church. Noches came to Fayetteville from Kansas in late June -- to help sell fireworks for the TNT firework stand
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