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Fort Leonard Wood is losing the band that has provided its soundtrack for 70 years
The final note is coming soon for the band that has been stationed at Fort Leonard Wood for 70 years. The 399th Army Band stationed at the post west of Rolla is one of four bands the Army has decided to deactivate as part of a restructuring plan. All members will be reassigned by the middle of October.
St. Louis Cardinals get the steal of the MLB draft with infielder JJ Wetherholt
With the seventh overall draft pick in the 2024 MLB draft, the St. Louis Cardinals selected JJ Wetherholt, one of, if not the best pure hitters in the draft. JJ Wetherholt was college baseball's best hitter in 2023, where he batted .449/.517/.787 for the Mountaineers. That performance landed him numerous All-American nominations by various outlets, as well as being a finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and the Golden Spikes Award. Wetherholt slid in the draft due to a hamstring injury he suffered early in the college baseball season that cost him 24 games. Wetherholt still batted .331/.472/.589 in 36 games when he returned.
Four-star guard Courtlend Muldrew will offically visit Ole Miss in September
One of the state of Arkansas' top high school basketball stars has scheduled an official visit to Ole Miss. Four-star guard Courtland Muldrew tells 247Sports he will officially visit Ole Miss on the weekend of Sept. 27. The official visit will take place against the backdrop of the Rebel football team hosting Kentucky that weekend in its SEC opener.
Thayer, Missouri experiencing power outage
THAYER, Mo. — The City of Thayer, Missouri says they are currently under a power outage. The City says a transformer for the Entergy energy company blew, making the town lose electricity. The City contacted Entergy but they suspect it will be around six hours before the power comes back on. The Thayer Fire Department […]
Midwest Storm Alert: Tornado Risk, 75+ mph Winds Expected Monday
Chicago, IL – The Midwest is on high alert as severe weather is forecasted to impact the region on Monday, July 15. One or more clusters of severe storms may develop along a cold front, posing risks for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail. According to the NOAA...
Mountain Home, Arkansas woman dies after drowning in White River
OZARK COUNTY, Mo. — A woman from Mountain Home, Arkansas, has died after drowning in the north fork of the White River in Missouri on Saturday, July 13. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened half a mile south of the Dawt Mill Bridge in Ozark County at 1:25 p.m. Saturday. The […]
Missouri and Arkansas lawmakers react after shots rang out at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Lawmakers from Missouri and Arkansas are reacting after shots rang out at a Donald Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday. Below are statements made by area lawmakers. We also interviewed with Republican Congressman Mark Alford. Rep. Alford said he is praying for former President Trump and...
Traffic Stop in Boone County Leads to Arrest of Texas Men
Two men from Texas are arrested after a traffic stop leads to the discovery of stolen items. According to the release from the Arkansas State Police, officers made a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Highway 65 near Tower Road just south of Omaha. The ASP Troopers discovered around...
Little Rock Zoo celebrates Hiland Dairy Dollar Day with $1 admission fees and family fun
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Looking for some cheap family fun to enliven your Saturday? Why not try going to the Zoo!. Today marks Hiland Dairy Dollar Day at the Little Rock Zoo, the special event where all admission for all guests 3 years or older is just $1. Parking...
#theGAC ANNOUNCES WINTER & SPRING 2023-24 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – On Friday, the Great American Conference announced its sportsmanship awards for the 2023-24 winter and spring sports. The league’s head coaches chose the GAC Sportsmanship Awards, based on a point system. Harding, Ouachita Baptist and Southwestern Oklahoma State each claimed two sportsmanship awards. The Bisons...
Texas State P/OF Carson Keithley commits to Arkansas State baseball
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State baseball continues to assemble their 2025 roster. Texas State pitcher and outfielder Carson Keithley committed to the Red Wolves on July 11th. He has one season of eligibility remaining. Keithley pitched in 29 games spanning the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He recorded 3 wins...
Feds okay money for new I-55 bridge from Memphis to Arkansas
The funding is being finalized for a new interstate bridge to be built across the Mississippi River, connecting Memphis and Arkansas. The United States Department of Transportation announced they will provide $394 million to help fund the project. The states of Arkansas and Tennessee will chip in around $250 million each.
Springfield Police identify two men involved in Sunday homicide
UPDATE 7/15/2024 — The Springfield Police Department (SPD) has released the names of the two men involved in a shooting on Campbell Avenue. According to a press release from SPD, 28-year-old Jesus Lopez Pacheco was found in the Party City parking lot at around 1:09 a.m. on July 14 with multiple gunshot wounds. He died […]
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