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Kevin Kelly and Donna Terrell to be Honored at Diamond Journalism Awards
The Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is proud to feature Kevin Kelly and Donna Terrell of Fox 16 as the keynote speakers for this year’s Diamond Journalism Awards presented by AY Media Group. “When people think of broadcast news in Arkansas, they think of Kevin...
Pine Bluff Police Department calls for public help to find wanted suspect
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The Pine Bluff Police Department is actively seeking the public’s help in locating Scotty Lee Brooks, a suspect wanted for a crime committed recently in the area. Brooks, described as approximately 5′ 11″ tall and weighing around 200 lbs, is wanted in connection with a breaking or entering incident that occurred on July 22, 2024.
Little Rock officials work to reduce vacant structures in the city
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After a large fire broke out on Monday night in an abandoned building along Asher Avenue, there has now been a resurgence in safety concerns regarding vacant buildings throughout the city of Little Rock. The fire began just after 5:00 p.m. and Little Rock Fire...
How to donate to the Benton County Inmate Garden Program
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Since April, the Benton County Sheriff's Office's (BSCO) Inmate Garden Program has been in full swing. Now, they are seeking donations for this year and next year. The program runs from April to October with the goal of allowing inmates to learn valuable skills...
Woman accused of hitting ex-boyfriend with his vehicle
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police arrested a woman after they said she hit an ex-boyfriend with his vehicle after refusing to leave his home. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Wednesday, July 24, to charge 28-year-old Karissa Renee Booth with aggravated assault on a family or household member, a class D felony.
Scholarship in honor of Nettleton graduate awarded to Missouri student
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Optus, a national cloud advisory and IT services company, named Taylor Greer as the recipient of the 2024 Optus Family Scholarship, an educational fund established in honor of Adam Harrington, the son of former long-time employee Neal Harrington. Greer is the daughter of Optus’...
Bentonville accepting burn permits to help residents with storm debris cleanup
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Bentonville Fire Department (BFD) announced it is accepting burn permits to help residents with storm debris clean-up efforts. The city will make temporary adjustments to the zone requirements to include impacted areas. Requirements. Residents must access a burn permit at BFD before burning by calling...
WATCH: Mustang leads Arkansas State Police on chase through West Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Two people from West Tennessee are charged after Arkansas State Police (ASP) said they led troopers on a high-speed chase through West Memphis. ASP released dash cam video of the chase. ASP investigators said just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, witnesses reported a...
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