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Health care resources limited for income-constrained, working Arkansans, especially in rural areas
This story is part of a series about Arkansans who work hard but struggle to survive, people who are part of the asset limited, income constrained and employed (ALICE) population. Today’s story deals with issues of health care access. Brandy Sandersfeld had been putting off a minor surgery for her 4-year-old son, Cypress, for months. […]
Malvern man killed, Malvern woman injured in head-on collision
Tragic Head-On Collision Claims Malvern Man’s Life. Tragedy struck in Malvern when a devastating head-on collision left a local man dead and a woman injured. The accident caused a ripple of shock throughout the community, evoking emotions of sadness and grief. The incident highlights the importance of road safety,...
Arkansas Faces Dangerous Heat Wave with Triple-Digit Temperatures
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas is bracing for another scorching day as excessive heat warnings and advisories blanket the state. The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued alerts, predicting a hot and steamy Tuesday with temperatures soaring into the 90s and heat indices reaching well into the triple digits.
Little Rock Public Radio Staff Honored with Arkansas SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards
LRPR Staff Shines at Arkansas SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards. The Arkansas Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) honored Little Rock Public Radio (LRPR) staff with multiple awards at the 2024 Diamond Journalism Awards ceremony. This recognition is a testament to their dedication to delivering high-quality journalism to the community. The awards...
Two Arkansans take first-place honors at 4-H barbecue contest
Arkansas 4-H members from 13 counties brought the heat at the 4-H State Barbecue Cook-Off, with first-place winners in chicken and turkey barbecue advancing to the national competition in Louisville, Ky., this fall. The contest was held June 21-22 in Rogers at the 64th annual Poultry Festival, hosted by the...
Gunman in Arkansas grocery store shooting granted additional charge
EL DORADO, Ark. — The suspected gunman in the mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store was granted an additional attempted capital murder charge, as the prosecuting attorney filed formal charges to the Dallas County Circuit Court on Monday. 44-year-old Travis Posey, who is currently being held at the...
Two bodies discovered inside a car at a Mayflower church
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — An investigation is underway in Mayflower following the discovery of two bodies at a church Tuesday afternoon. Mayflower Police were called to the First Baptist Church of Mayflower on a "welfare check" around 12:30 p.m. when the discovery was made. Channel 7 News has confirmed...
DeWitt Fire Department and Summit Utilities to host ‘Cool the Kids’ event on Aug. 6 with fire truck water spray and food
The DeWitt Fire Department and Summit Utilities are holding their Cool the Kids event on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. DeWitt Fire Department Chief Bill Paxton said community members look forward to this event, and he is excited to bring it back. “We have been doing this...
Church to hold backpack event
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT)—Greater Vision Church in Paragould is holding an event this weekend to ensure that children are ready to go back to school. The church, 529 E. Court St., will hand out backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Church Board...
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Mississippi mother of boy shot by police
INDIANOLA, Miss. - A U.S. District Judge has dismissed a woman's lawsuit that she filed after her 11-year-old son was shot by police. Court documents show that Debra M. Brown, a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, dismissed the suit July 19 on the grounds that the woman who filed it, Nakala Murry, did not show that the previous judge made mistakes in his rulings.
Mayflower police launch investigation after two people found deceased
MAYFLOWER, Ark. — The Mayflower Police Department is investigating after they found two deceased people while performing a welfare check on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, at about 12:30 p.m., officers were called to the First Baptist Church of Mayflower on Hwy 89 North to perform a welfare check.
Firms push back on Envista report about Peak Center flooding
At least four of the firms involved with the planning and construction of Fort Smith Public School’s Peak Innovation Center disagree with the findings of an investigation earlier this year about flooding issues that have plagued the building since it opened. An independent investigation into flooding issues at Peak...
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