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Authorities search for runaway 15-year-old Arkansas boy
GUY, Arkansas — The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office and the City of Guy Police Department are searching for a 15-year-old runaway. Authorities said Audie Wharton was last seen on foot leaving the area of North Bolden Hills Road at 1:40 p.m. on July 19, 2024. Audie was last seen...
Lane closures scheduled on Interstate 30 in Little Rock, North Little Rock | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced closures on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Little Rock and North Little Rock during the week of July 22. Daytime closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while overnight lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. until...
Arkansas picked to finish 14th in SEC preseason media poll
DALLAS — Arkansas was picked to finish 14th in the SEC in the preseason media poll, which the conference released Friday. The Razorbacks are coming off a 4-8 season, with five of those losses coming by seven points or less. Defensive lineman Landon Jackson said the predictions are all noise.
Arkansas man, one other each receive 16-year sentence after leading 'large-scale' drug ring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Officials have arrested two leaders of a large-scale methamphetamine organization to 16 years and 8 months each in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release. 36-year-old Adan Mendoza of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced on July 19, and 37-year-old Brian I. Wilson of Little Rock,...
North Little Rock police officer on leave after firing service weapon during traffic stop
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An investigation is underway after a North Little Rock police officer discharged their service weapon during a traffic stop, resulting in the driver fleeing on foot. According to reports, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of East Washington Avenue and Birch...
Jacksonville man dead after being struck by train, authorities investigating
JACKSONVILLE, Arkansas — Jacksonville police are currently investigating after a a man was fatally struck by a train on Thursday. According to authorities, the incident happened around 7:50 p.m. near South Spring Street. Once on the scene, officers located the victim identified as Jimmy Flennoy. Reports say that Union...
What banks are impacted by the global outage?
CALIFORNIA, USA — Users of several banks are reporting outages Friday amid a worldwide technology outage impacting payment services and grounding flights. The outage has been traced back to a cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike, which provides anti-cyberattack services to Microsoft and other large companies. Downdector is showing users reporting...
What is CrowdStrike? Cybersecurity company at center of global IT outage
WASHINGTON — A global technology outage caused major disruptions across industries ranging from hospitals to banks to airlines, leaving millions either stranded or unable to do work. The outage has been traced back to a cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike, which provides anti-cyberattack services to Microsoft and other large companies.
Little Rock airport back online after worldwide tech outage
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Overnight, flights across the United States and the globe were grounded after a widespread network outage impacted computer systems at multiple airlines. According to officials with the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, so far there have been 17 delays and four cancellations as a result of the outage.
Flights at XNA impacted by CrowdStrike tech issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A CrowdStrike technical issue caused worldwide outages, impacting Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) on Friday, July 19. Olivia Tyler with XNA said TSA is processing people but the lobby is crowded. Tyler also said American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines requested a ground stop but could...
Airlines resuming flights after worldwide tech outage
WASHINGTON — A number of major airlines in the U.S. and around the globe were grounded completely for several hours because of a major technology outage affecting Windows-based systems, leaving millions of travelers stranded. In the U.S., the FAA said around 1:45 a.m. Eastern Friday that United, American, Delta...
How Arkansas officials are helping those without flood insurance
FAULKNER COUNTY, Ark — Many people in Arkansas have had a firsthand experience with floodwaters, especially the people living in Faulkner County. The recent heavy rains have damaged homes and businesses in the area and caused several roads to have to close until the rain subsided. Though those roads and streets have reopened, the damage that was left behind can be difficult to repair and some insurance policies may not cover the costs.
Rising funeral costs could foster a new burial trend that's better for the environment
ARKANSAS, USA — Among the unenviable tasks a funeral director has to perform is guiding the grief-stricken through one of the saddest times of their lives and then handing them a bill indicative of one of the most expensive times in their lives. And lately, those costs— more than...
3 takeaways from Arkansas coach Sam Pittman at SEC Media Days
DALLAS — SEC Media Days were in Dallas for the first time as the conference welcomed two new schools—Texas and Oklahoma. While the Longhorns and Sooners were the talk of the town at this year's event, it was also a busy day for Arkansas and head coach Sam Pittman.
Experts say Arkansas ranks 'very high' for COVID in wastewater
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Even though COVID isn't talked about every day like it was about two or three years ago, it is still prevalent. President Biden himself is fighting the virus right now along with many other Americans. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)...
Man pleads guilty to first-degree murder of Lee County 5-year-old
LEE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — One man has now pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder and first-degree battery for his involvement in the 2022 death of a 5-year-old Lee County boy. According to reports, 34-year-old Nathan Bridges was sentenced to 60 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Reports...
'Embrace the Hog': Arkansas enters 2024 season with refreshed mindset
DALLAS — Arkansas was in the spotlight at SEC Media Days in Dallas on Thursday as head coach Sam Pittman, quarterback Taylen Green, wide receiver Andrew Armstrong and defensive lineman Landon Jackson took the stage. Many speculate Pittman is on the hot seat after last year's dismal 4-8 finish,...
New paid parking system now coming to Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — For years, parking on or near Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs has consisted of mainly free parking or coin-based meters. However, on Tuesday, the city board approved a plan to change to a more modern paid parking system and replace the coin meters. "Coming up...
OnlyPlates app helping people find their favorite food in Northwest Arkansas based on dish ratings
ARKANSAS, USA — A new app is giving food connoisseurs a unique way to navigate the growing restaurant scene in Northwest Arkansas. The OnlyPlates app allows users to rate individual plates of food rather than entire restaurants and browse through other users’ ratings to explore new dishes. The...
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