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Jonesboro Man Accidentally Shoots Himself
JONESBORO, Ark. – An accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound sent a young man to the hospital this week in Jonesboro. It happened around 9:45 AM on July 2, 2024 on Richsmith Lane. Initially, police were responding believing the incident to be a suicide attempt. The girlfriend of the victim had made the 911 call, but was out of the county, which caused some of the confusion. Authorities cleared the scene and detectives arrived to process evidence.
New UMC pastor to serve Nashville, Bingen churches
First United Methodist Church in Nashville and Bingen United Methodist Church have a new pastor, Rev. Pam Estes. When asked to share a little about herself, Pastor Pam’s eyes twinkle and she says, “I was born a small child…”. Her personality and sense of humor shine from...
Woman Arrested After Repeated 911 Calls
JONESBORO, Ark. – A woman who called 911 on several women found herself going to jail after police arrested her over the weekend in Jonesboro. The incident went down between 8:45 PM and 9:37 PM on June 30, 2024 in Jonesboro. A resident on Belt Street contacted 911 in a frenzied state to report that a window had been busted out. The call, the first of four released by JPD, is tense.
Barbara Dunn to head Pine Bluff Convention Center
Barbara Dunn has been named executive director of the Pine Bluff Civic Auditorium Complex Commission, the city panel that oversees the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Commission chairwoman Lisa Kosmitis announced the hire Monday, two weeks after the panel fired Joseph McCorvey. Dunn said she will begin her duties Aug. 5.
Arkadelphia hosting DYB State Tournament this weekend
Around 500 youth baseball players, their families and fans will descend upon Arkadelphia and the Arkadelphia Youth Sports Complex this weekend for the Diamond Youth Baseball State Tournaments hosted by the Arkadelphia Baseball Commission. Tournaments for 6U t-ball, 7U and 8U coach pitch, 10U and 12U will begin late Friday...
Missouri Enthusiasm Surrounding Hogs Has Reached Unprecedented Level of Desperation
Tigers fans flood Hogs assistant Travis Williams' social media with insults after Tavion Wallace commit, time better spent at Silver Dollar City on Fire in the Hole as even Oklahoma Sooners see how desperate Missouri has become in SEC
Remains of Arkansas-born sailor lost at Pearl Harbor identified, set to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery
The remains of a sailor born in Arkansas and killed in the early hours of the Pearl Harbor attack that pulled the US into World War II have been identified and will receive a formal military internment.
Community Foundation Sets Up Fordyce Fund
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has established the Fordyce Survivors Fund in response to the devastating mass shooting event on June 21 in Fordyce. All 100 percent of the donations to the fund will provide financial support for survivors of the shooting.“Like so many, we are shocked and saddened by this terrible tragedy. A shooting isn’t something you want to plan for,” said Heather Larkin, president and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation. “But we have gained experience in helping rebuild communities following other disasters over the years, and we work with partners that have vast experience in mass shootings. The death of four Arkansans and the recovery needs of the survivors gives us an unfortunate reason to put some of the lessons we’ve learned to use.”More information can be found by visiting www.arcf.org/fordyce.“We are heartbroken at this senseless violence, right here at home,” said District 2 State Sen. Matt Stone. “None of us ever imagined we would have to respond in the aftermath of a shooting in a peaceful town like Fordyce. But we’re determined to rally around this community to help it recover and heal. Working with the Community Foundation is an important step in that recovery.” Donations may be made to victims and survivors at arcf.org/fordycefund or by mail to: Arkansas Community Foundation,Attn: Fordyce Survivors Fund, 5 Allied Drive, Suite 51110, Little Rock, AR 72202Contributions to the Fordyce Survivors Fund will be distributed with guidance from the Community Foundation and a community-led steering committee of Fordyce residents and local leadership.The Community Foundation will be partnering with Victim’s First, a volunteer-led nonprofit helping with immediate needs, along with the Mass Violence Survivor’s Fund led by Jeff Dion, both national entities with experience serving communities following more than 50 mass shootings nationwide. The Community Foundation and these two organizations will ensure that the funds…
Amanda Ware, CEO of tutoring service 'Ware to Advance Master Tutoring' stops by KATV
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — In a conversation about education on the anniversary of Amanda Ware's tutoring service, the company's CEO senses a specific need for young students in communities who lack creative and critical thinking. Ware's tutoring service focuses on social engagement and communication which in turn translates to...
Beige to Close Doors, Host Storewide Sale
Little Rock is about to get a little less fashionable. Beige, the iconic minimalistic women’s clothing shop in The Heights, will close its doors on Saturday, Aug. 24. The announcement was made this week in an Instagram post on the store’s page. “This isn’t a decision that I...
Conway's Beaver Fork Lake beach closed due to high E. Coli levels
CONWAY, Ark. (KATV) — With festivities to celebrate the fourth of July starting in Arkansas, the City of Conway wants to warn residents celebrating on Beaver Fork Lake that the swimming beach area is closed. The Arkansas Department of Health adding this area to the closed swim beaches due...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Hot & humid with rain chances late on the Fourth
OVERNIGHT: It felt like 118°F in Little Rock Wednesday afternoon. It will stay hot and humid through the evening, with low temperatures around 80°F. INDEPENDENCE DAY: Hot and humid Thursday, with it feeling like 110°F+ during the day. A pop-up shower/storm is possible later in the afternoon with a better chance for rain Thursday night. NWA will see rain earlier Thursday night, with the best chance for widespread showers and storms in Little Rock closer to midnight.
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