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Mississippi man pleads guilty in Arkansas to threatening US judge, federal officer
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to threatening a United States judge and federal law enforcement officer, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas.
Pine Bluff OKs loan toward hotel project
In a contentious Pine Bluff City Council meeting held on Monday, several key agenda items were passed, including the demolition of the Plaza Hotel and financing for the project to replace it. The decisions were met with mixed reactions from council members and the public as Lloyd Holcomb Jr. conducted...
PBFD provides steps for celebration safety
Whatever people have planned, Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services Department wants them to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday and offers steps to be safe. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals. Remember to stay at least 500 feet away from the show. Many states outlaw most fireworks. In accordance with Pine Bluff City Ordinance 5807, it is unlawful to discharge fireworks inside the city limits, according to a news release.
Newport man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of Little Rock man after drug buy
Newport Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fatal Drug Deal. A 25-year-old Newport man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a Little Rock man following a drug transaction gone wrong. According to court documents, the defendant was involved in a drug buy with the victim, which ended...
1812 society donates 118 pairs of jeans
As of January, United States Daughters of the War of 1812 have delivered 118 pairs of men's denim jeans for veterans receiving treatment at St. Francis House as well as the VA medical centers in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Advised of the critical and ongoing need for men's...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Hot & humid with rain chances late on the Fourth
OVERNIGHT: It felt like 118°F in Little Rock Wednesday afternoon. It will stay hot and humid through the evening, with low temperatures around 80°F. INDEPENDENCE DAY: Hot and humid Thursday, with it feeling like 110°F+ during the day. A pop-up shower/storm is possible later in the afternoon with a better chance for rain Thursday night. NWA will see rain earlier Thursday night, with the best chance for widespread showers and storms in Little Rock closer to midnight.
Councilman addresses homeless population in Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024- Jonesboro City Council Ward 2 Position 2 alderman Chris Moore raised questions about two topics at Tuesday night’s Council meeting. One of the questions involved the city’s homeless population. Earlier this week the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the...
Sheriff: Jailed mom didn’t tell deputies her toddler was home alone
IZARD COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman on a dozen child endangerment charges after they said she left her 2-year-old toddler home alone while she went to jail. Joanna Taylor, 34, of Melbourne is charged with 12 counts of endangering the welfare of a minor in...
A-State Heritage Sites hosting reading retreat
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - A reading retreat is planned for this fall at two of the Arkansas State University Heritage Sites. The retreat will be held at The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and Southern Tenant Farmers Museum. The retreat will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday,...
The Shift: Former Bentonville chamber CEO springs into entrepreneurial action
It's fitting that Graham Cobb named his new venture Paceline Strategies: He's used to working with groups facing headwinds to achieve what individuals seldom can. The big picture: Cobb's career includes stints as senior policy officer at Walton Enterprises, president and CEO of the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce, chief operating officer at the Little Rock Area Chamber of Commerce and associate publisher at Arkansas Business Publishing Group.
Little Rock resident hits jackpot with second lottery ticket
Little Rock, Arkansas – A Pulaski County resident, A. Nelson from Little Rock, recently claimed a significant lottery jackpot. Nelson won $41,542 with a mere $5 investment in the AR Progressive Jackpot Fast Play game. The winning ticket was purchased at Nikki Food Mart, located at 10401 Arch St....
Grandmother found stabbed to death inside her home in Forrest City; suspect now in custody, police say
Forrest City, Ark. (WMC) - Forrest City Police Department has arrested and charged a suspect after a woman was found stabbed to death inside her home. On the morning of July 3, 68-year-old Mary Hunt was found by her granddaughter inside her home on Eula Avenue. She was suffering from...
Both of city’s dog parks now open
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Blytheville announced on Tuesday that both of its dog park locations are now open. The city said in a recent social media post that one is located at Walker Park and the other at the Sportsplex. Both parks are fenced in and stocked...
Accident by Exit 76 clears
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — UPDATE: ARDOT released that the accident was cleared at 9:37 a.m. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported an incident Northbound by Wagon Wheel. All lanes are impacted.
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