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Digging Deeper : Cool temperatures, clouds and showers hang around for a few more days, but changes are on the horizon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Over the past week, there have been a few showers around the Mid-South, in which, a lot of cloud coverage has engulfed the region, too. The cloud coverage, few showers and cool temperatures that we have experienced lately is due to a stationary front that hasn’t moved a whole heck of a lot over the past week. This stationary front hasn’t even weakened all that much, and continues to dump some pretty heavy rain totals over parts of Texas and Louisiana. For the Mid-South, specifically, the stationary front did take a little bit of a jog to the south on Wednesday, which kept the shower activity slightly further south than I anticipate. Nonetheless, there have been a few showers around the Mid-South over the past few days, and until this stationary front completely clears out, the threat of showers will stay elevated.
Walmart AMP warns against ticket scammers as the headliners get bigger and bigger
ROGERS, Ark. — The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) continues to catch the attention of big-ticket artists and their fans, which catches the attention of scammers. With sold-out shows for Chappell Roan and Post Malone, Spokesperson Jennifer Wilson said this season is their largest season so far. The issue...
Daily Newscast for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, July 23 2024. - The Arkansas Supreme court ordered the secretary of state's office to continue to count signatures on a ballot initiative aimed at loosening state abortion restrictions. - The Arkansas Democratic Party...
Giving Guide: Arkansas Urology Foundation
The Arkansas Urology Foundation connects men and women from all walks of life to comprehensive urological care and wellness through identifying and addressing health disparities across Arkansas. Established more than 25 years ago, Arkansas Urology was founded during a time when sexual health and prostate cancer was largely discussed behind closed doors, if at all. By providing free 10-point health check ups, the Foundation encourages men to stay on top of their health care.
Pine Bluff police seize 7 firearms, make 6 felony arrests overnight
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Pine Bluff Police Department seized seven firearms and made six felony arrests around 1 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities said they arrested multiple individuals in possession of stolen and illegal firearms and drugs during a call for service. According to Pine Bluff police, they recovered seven...
Arkansas's pregame experience ranked second-to-last in the SEC
From beginning to end, Arkansas football games are an entire spectacle. Festivities start hours before kickoff, and celebrations can go deep into the night on game day. But according to oddsmakers, the SEC pregame experience in Fayetteville isn’t all that enjoyable. They rank Arkansas pregame experience second-to-last in the...
Register Now For Axe Throwing Course at UA Hope-Texarkana
How would you like to learn the art of Axe Throwing? The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Community Education Department will have an axe-throwing class in August so here is your chance to learn all about axe throwing. The class will be held on Tuesday, August 27 from 5:30 PM to...
One man dies in fatal South Arkansas shooting; suspect claims self-defense
CAMDEN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On July 24, 2024, at approximately 12:51 PM, officers of the Camden Police Department arrived at Spring Street after receiving a report of a possible shooting and an injured victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 25-year-old male walking toward the roadway with his hands in the air. The unidentified male allegedly […]
Lower-cost pet adoptions deadline July 31 at Humane Society of Clark County event
Attention Arkadelphia animal-lovers: Time is running out to get lower-cost pet adoptions at the Humane Society of Clark County. July 31 is the deadline to take advantage of lower local rates made possible by the Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters national adoption effort, which encompasses about 400 shelters in 44 states. Local interest has been slow since the Bissell event started July 8.
ABF Freight’s Seth Runser appointed president of ArcBest; Matt Godfrey, named ABF president
FORT SMITH, Ark. — ArcBest has announced Seth Runser, president of ABF Freight, will become president of ArcBest effective Aug. 1. While Runser will take on this new role, Judy R. McReynolds will remain chief executive officer and chairman of the board. “Seth has made tremendous contributions to ArcBest’s...
Power restored in Fayetteville after outage knocked out power for over 2000
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Update: Power has been restored, according to SWEPCO. Fayetteville is experiencing a power outage impacting over 2000 customers, according to SWEPCO's outage map. The outage is centered around Gulley Park, but ranges from N Mission Boulevard to Old Wire Road, according to the map. 5NEWS has...
Stuttgart Planning Commission votes to annex 242 acres for new industrial and residential development
The Stuttgart Planning Commission voted to annex 242 acres of industrial and residential property into the city limits during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Bethany Hildebrand, executive director of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, spoke on behalf of the Stuttgart Industrial Development Corporation (SIDC), an arm of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce. Hildebrand requested the commission approve the annexation of SIDC’s industrial park located along Highway 79 between 10th and 2nd Streets.
Wynne School District to start new year with unified high school campus, updated bell schedule, late start Mondays
WYNNE — The start of a new school year next Thursday will feel more like normal for the Wynne School District. For the first time since the March 2023 tornado, high school students will begin the year on one campus. The students split time between the Bill Thomas Tech Center and the old high school until the temporary campus was able to open last year around Labor Day.
Pine Bluff prepares to roll out year-round school calendar
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — For several students across the state of Arkansas, the back-to-school season is already in full swing, and some school districts have made big changes to their calendars for this school year. "I want students present, and I want teachers present. I hope it builds a...
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