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Missouri woman says residents should unite against state’s attempt to reclaim pandemic money
A St. Louis County resident is calling for tough action against the state over its efforts to reclaim millions of pandemic dollars the state claims were overpaid to recipients. Citizens describe the state’s actions as punitive and uncaring to those who have already suffered through the pandemic.
Dispatch Desk: July 8-14
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Names of arrested individuals were collected at the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia. They are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. The Arkadelphian does not withhold names from the arrest log, so don’t even think about asking.
Former Region 8 athlete honored with mural
LAKE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - Lake City native and Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone is being honored by his community in a special way. A mural that showcases the timeline of his career from little leaguer to big leaguer has been painted on the concession stand at Wayne Biscuits Short Community Park in Lake City.
No. 1 2025 Point Guard Prospect Is Nearing Decision, Deciphering Between 4 Schools
Darius Acuff Jr., the consensus No. 1 point guard in the class of 2025, was at the Peach Jam, the EYBL’s Premier event this weekend, where he was closely monitored by Kansas’ Bill Self, Michigan’s Dusty May, and Arkansas’ John Calipari. Acuff is down to four schools and is expected to make a decision following the Peach Jam. Connecticut is the other program on the 6-1 point guard’s finalist list.
Semi crash with injuries reported south of Bobby Hopper Tunnel on I-49
CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A crash south of the Bobby Hopper Tunnel on Interstate 49 was reported by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) on Monday morning at 11:15 a.m. According to ARDOT, there was at least one injury in the crash involving a semi. Cameras in the...
“Make Charleston Great” Seeks to Put Alcohol Sales on the Ballot
G – Growth. Help Charleston grow with local business for more prosperity and opportunity for our citizens. R – Responsible. With the increased tax revenue, the city of Charleston can hire more police to help make our town safe. E – Entertaining. Keep people in town with more...
SEC Media Days 2022 Schedule and Lineup: Arkansas to Headline with Sam Pittman and Defensive Star Landon Jackson
SEC Media Days begin with head coach Sam Pittman leading Arkansas, facing new challenges this year amidst fan base concerns about his performance. The event includes student-athlete representatives who are transfers or former transfers, with Landon Jackson speaking alongside teammates Andrew Armstrong and Taylen Green at 10:35 A.M. on July 18. Here is the complete schedule of appearances for SEC teams:
Springfield-Greene County Health warns public of increased risk of illness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is warning that the community is at an increased risk of contracting illnesses that cause diarrhea from highly contagious bacteria. The Health Department says they have seen a significant increase in Shigellosis cases in the county. They also noted similar diarrheal cases in the community like Salmonella […]
Missouri woman charged after several puppies found dead inside a car in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A woman from Pittsburg, Missouri has been charged with several animal abuse charges after several dead puppies were found inside a car in southwest Springfield. According to court records, 30-year-old Macey Casteel is charged with 13 counts of animal abuse. According to the Springfield Police Department,...
Springfield man accused of raping woman in her sleep
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. — Charges have been filed against a Springfield man accused of raping his girlfriend. Online court documents show 48-year-old Norris Eugene Barnes has been charged with second-degree rape. A probable cause statement from the Nixa Police Department (NPD) says the victim told police she was sleeping when she woke up to find […]
Slade Caldwell first Arkansas high schooler drafted in MLB 1st round in 24 years
JONESBORO (KATV) — The Natural State once again has a high school talent being taken in the first round of the MLB Draft. Slade Caldwell, a Ole Miss commit, was selected 29th overall by the Diamondbacks in the first round. Caldwell comes straight from Valley View High School, where...
Man accused of abusing wife following her amputation
BONO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Bono man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after deputies said he abused his wife shortly after she had an amputation. On Monday, July 15, Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge 65-year-old Michael Dean Tate with felony abuse of adults/serious injury or substantial risk of death, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental operations.
Entergy Arkansas teams up with local groups to help with summer utility costs
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — To fight back against the ever-rising temperatures, Entergy Arkansas is assisting customers with saving money and managing utility bills. Energy Arkansas is planning to offer savings offerings and programs to better manage their bills and utilities during these hot times. There will be an in-person...
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