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'We've been working so hard': Former UofA sprinter living the Olympic life this summer
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Hunter Woodhall lost both of his legs from the knees down when he was little because of a disease. Years later, he went on to be a sprinter at the University of Arkansas, and this summer he's competing in his third Paralympics. Hunter's wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall,...
Privett, Strange, Foster, Lockhart score IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser wins at River Road Raceway
DYERSBURG, TN — Four racers scored IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Moser Engineering wins at River Road Raceway, while five others earned IHRA Summit SuperSeries points championships. Scottie Privett (Box), Chris Strange (No Box), Billy Foster Sr. (Street) and Maddox Lockhart (Junior Dragster) earned the prestigious IHRA Ironman trophies,...
First responder annual 9/11 memorial walk in Sikeston set for Sept. 16
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Sikeston Professional Fire Fighting Association invites first responders in southeast Missouri to participate in the annual 9/11 Memorial Walk. The event will take place on Saturday, September 14 at 9 a.m. The walk will begin at Fire Station 2 on North Main Street in Sikeston...
Poplar Bluff man drowns in Current River near Doniphan on Sunday
A drowning incident occurred on Sunday afternoon on the Current River near the Current River Bridge in Doniphan, Missouri, resulting in the death of a 47-year-old man from Poplar Bluff. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 4:10 p.m. Edward D. Neal, a swimmer from Poplar...
Farmington Man Arrested in Wayne County
Wayne Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A Farmington man was arrested Sunday afternoon by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) in Wayne County. According to the MSHP report, 53-year-old Larry S. Gamble was arrested on felony charges of stealing a motor vehicle and larceny. Court records indicate that the charges stem from cases in St. Francois County from 2023.
Heating up heading into the work week
Good evening, Heartland, we are looking at clear skies overnight, but expect a warm up throughout the week. Monday morning will see upper 60s and sunshine, which will continue into the afternoon. As we get into the afternoon, expect warmer temperatures, in the mid 90s, and heat index values nearing 100. This pattern will continue through the beginning of the work week, with triple digit heat index values on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, most likely. As we get to Thursday, we will see more cloud coverage with partly cloudy skies.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Hot Weather Keeps Building This Week
The heat grew over the weekend, and it will continue to grow through the first half of this week. Daily high temperatures will be inching toward 100° through Wednesday. Today, 97° in Little Rock. No rain is in the forecast for Central Arkansas and most of the state...
Reese Mitchell prospective FFA National Officer Candidate
Reese Mitchell, a 2023 graduate of Emerson High School, is the 2024-2025 Arkansas FFA National Officer Candidate. Mitchell served as the 2022-2023 Arkansas FFA President. She will represent Arkansas at the 97th National FFA Convention starting October 23, 2024 in Indianapolis. Her selection as one of 37 National Officer Candidates...
Arkansas Initiative Advances Organic Farming, Diversity
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – With U.S. organic food sales topping $63 billion last year, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food wants to help Arkansas farmers grab a larger share of that market. Arkansas has 107 certified organic farms, most of which are poultry or egg operations, with 19 fruit...
A Rare and Odd Earthquake Just Shook Bull Shoals Lake in Missouri
Southern Missouri is one of the most seismically-active areas in America, so it's not strange for earthquakes to happen in that region. They happen all the time, but I cannot remember one centered in Bull Shoals Lake in Missouri like the one that just hit late Saturday night. The USGS...
Bicyclist seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Butler County
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - A bicyclist was flown to the hospital after being struck by another vehicle in Butler County, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash took place around 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 25. The crash location was on Missouri Highway 53, half a mile south of Poplar Bluff.
Residential Burglary and Fleeing yield $150,000 bond
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 22, 2024 – Jonesboro police recently responded to a residential burglary in progress on West Matthews. The owner of the home had recently passed away and his Ring camera went to his daughter’s phone. She got an alert that someone was on her dad’s property. When she looked at the camera, she saw the suspect, Benny Leija, trying to break into vehicles in the driveway.
Murray State soccer battles Arkansas State to scoreless draw
JONESBORO, Ark. -- While the Racers created opportunities with five of their 11 shots in frame, Sunday's match with Arkansas State ended in a 0-0 draw at the A-State Soccer Park in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Sunday's result was just the second match in series history to result in a draw, occurring...
Meleek Thomas sets date for Arkansas visit
Meleek Thomas, a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 9 overall player in the 2025 class, has locked in an official visit date with the Arkansas Razorbacks, HawgSports has confirmed. Thomas will begin his visit to Fayetteville on Sept. 13 which is the same weekend the football team hosts UAB. He also announced he'll be visiting Alabama two weeks later on Sept. 27.
Man dead in Saturday evening crash
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – A man is dead after a Saturday evening ATV crash. According to a preliminary crash report, police were dispatched to a crash on Punch Lane in Batesville, Arkansas at 10:45 p.m. Marshal Reed, 23 of Locust Grove, was traveling West in his 2001 Kawasaki...
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