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Officers able to de-escalate standoff
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - A situation that no officer or deputy wants to be in was avoided when the Pocahontas Police Department and Randolph County Sheriff’s Department were able to de-escalate a standoff on Monday, Aug. 19. Wesley Forward was arrested after getting into a standoff with police after...
Felony Warrant Leads to Child Endangerment Charges in Hoxie
HOXIE, Ark. — A felony warrant served over the weekend in Hoxie led to the arrest of a man on multiple child endangerment charges. On Saturday, August 24, officers from the Hoxie Police Department served a felony warrant on Allen Winemiller at his residence, a media release said. The warrant for his arrest was for felony and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charges. Once in custody, an SIS compliance check was conducted on the residence where both felony and misdemeanor items were located, according to police, who also added there were four minors in the home.
Deluca's Pizzeria opening in Little Rock this October
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Deluca's Pizzeria, a longtime favorite in Hot Springs, will open its second location in Little Rock's Breckenridge Shopping Center on October 2. The highly acclaimed pizzeria, which first opened its doors in 2013, is known for its brick oven and authentic New York-style pizza. The pizzeria has been featured in publications such as Southern Living and AY Magazine and was named one of Arkansas Times' Best Restaurants.
Multi-vehicle accident causing traffic on I-630 in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An accident involving four vehicles is currently causing traffic on I-30 in Little Rock. According to reports, the westbound center and right lanes remain blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. For live updates, please visit iDriveArkansas online.
Police search for suspect after shooting injures 6-year-old in Arkansas
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating after a child was left injured when someone fired a weapon. According to reports, just before 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, someone was firing a gun as they rode a red ATV through the 1600 block of West 25th Avenue.
Man charged with first-degree murder for Little Rock homicide
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department has arrested a man for his involvement in the death of a woman over the weekend. According to reports, on Saturday night officers were called to a home on Adams Street about an "assist medical call." When they got there...
Williams sees improvement in Arkansas' defense
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas defense seems to be ready for the season opener. Travis Williams met with the media following Wednesday’s practice last week and likes where the team is at this point. “I thought camp went well,” Williams said. “You know how it is, the grind of...
Mark’s Arkansas Land Clearing Service Expands with New Location in Greenbrier
GREENBRIER, AR – August 21, 2024 – Mark’s Arkansas Land Clearing Service, a leading provider of land clearing solutions, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Greenbrier, Arkansas. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to meet the growing demand for top-quality land clearing services in the region.
Animal Control and NAFA Rescue hold Rubber Duck Race event
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro Animal Control and Northeast Arkansans for Animals held a rubber duck race at Embassy Suites from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The event invited families from around the community to come participate in duck races, a duck egg hunt, there was ice cream and prizes, and other activities for kids.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to hold a special puberty education session for girls aged 8-14
Little Rock, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is once again offering its highly regarded Girlology session on September 22, aimed at helping young girls navigate the challenges of puberty with increased confidence. This engaging event, designed for girls aged 8 to 14 along with their parents or caregivers, will take place from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the spacious 12th-floor auditorium of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute.
Calipari, Arkansas set up fast-approaching fall visits with 2025 recruits in quest to add multiple 5-star pledges
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas remains ahead of the college basketball pack in terms of picking up the first top-10-ranked 5-star commitment in what looks to be a historically rich national class of 2025, and iconic Razorbacks head coach John Calipari is looking to pile on with more 5-star pledges moving forward.
Stop the Violence Rally in Texarkana offers hope, community softball game
TEXARKANA, Ark. – A Stop the Violence Rally in Texarkana provided hope to others with speakers and a community softball game on Saturday. The organizer, Shawntell Young, who lost her daughter Jaqualyn Paxton to gun violence in 2019, uses her memory to uplift young people with a scholarship offered to area college-bound kids.
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