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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....
Hot Springs directors crack down on renter's rights
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The City of Hot Springs is looking at cracking down on policies that allow landlords to avoid or up-charge for one very important thing, especially during hot summers like this one— air conditioning. This has been a hot topic, especially after Greenbriar Apartments were...
Arkansas State University Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists
Students on the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists for the spring 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The Chancellor's List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a perfect grade point average of 4.0. The Dean's List (designated as DL) includes students with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.99, according to a news release.
Man, his 2 dogs dead in truck cab in Pine Bluff parking lot
A 65-year-old man was found dead in his 18-wheeler, along with two dogs, on Monday in the Walmart parking lot, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department, which said the man likely died of natural causes. Police were called to location on Olive Street at 5 p.m. in reference to...
'It's a miracle of God': Arkansas first responders recall pulling people from storm debris
DECATUR, Ark. — For the first time, we are hearing from those who raced to rescue people trapped by storm debris in hard-hit Decatur, Arkansas. Trees were blocking many of the roadways, leading to those who were trapped, forcing some first responders to walk long distances to get to the people most in need.
Spend the Fourth comforting shelter pets at the Maumelle Animal Shelter
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Maumelle Animal Services will be hosting a Comfort a Shelter Pet event on the Fourth of July for the third year in a row. The shelter, located at 425 Cogdell Drive, will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for people to spend time comforting animals that may be scared of fireworks.
Federal funding secures new hangar at Arkadelphia airport
The Arkadelphia Board of Directors gave unanimous approval Tuesday of a bid to construct a hangar at Dexter Florence Memorial Field. Once built, the hangar is expected to be used for overnight parking of aircraft, as well as a maintenance facility. Airport personnel told directors that there is a demand from pilots who want a place to park their planes upon flying into Arkadelphia.
Mountain Home School Board admits to FOIA violations in lawsuit response
The Mountain Home School District and its Board of Education have effectively admitted to violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in their recent response to the lawsuit brought by Melissa Klinger. In a document submitted to the Baxter County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon, the school board, represented by Friday,...
18-year-old arrested, facing charges for allegedly raping a 7-year-old over the course of two months
FORT SMITH, Ark — A Sebastian County teen is facing charges of raping a 7-year-old girl multiple times over the course of at least two months, according to a Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) affidavit. The affidavit accuses Fort Smith 18-year-old Santiago Monterrosa of raping a 7-year-old girl multiple...
Arkansas State Police arrest suspect involved in Jacksonville shooting that injured child
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas State Police arrested 28-year-old Terry Rhodes Jr., a Jacksonville shooting suspect who has been on the run since early June. The Jacksonville Police Department said Rhodes was arrested Tuesday and will be charged with 14 counts of terroristic act, one count of possession of firearms by certain persons, one count of first-degree battery, two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of aggravated assault.
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...
Face of the ‘Saddest’ Shelter Dog Too Scared To Come out of Kennel
A recent TikTok video highlighting the "saddest" dog at an Arkansas-based animal shelter sheds a small light on how these animals feel while waiting for their forever homes. Shelter volunteer Susan visits the Little Rock Animal Village in Arkansas every Saturday. She works on getting updates and creating content for the rest of the week, hoping to connect an animal with an adopter. This past week is when she met Bumblebee Tuna for the first time.
Arkansas woman found stabbed to death, suspect in custody
FORREST CITY, Ark. — A woman is dead after police say she was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Forrest City, Arkansas. The victim has been identified as 68-year-old Mary Lee Hunt. She was found in her home, stabbed multiple times. A suspect is in custody but has not been identified. According to Forrest […]
New UMC pastor to serve Nashville, Bingen churches
First United Methodist Church in Nashville and Bingen United Methodist Church have a new pastor, Rev. Pam Estes. When asked to share a little about herself, Pastor Pam’s eyes twinkle and she says, “I was born a small child…”. Her personality and sense of humor shine from...
Little Rock’s Heide Harrell in line to lead national PR association
PRSA, the nation’s top professional organization serving the communications community, announced Tuesday (July 2) the nominees for the 2025 board of directors who will be presented for election at the Leadership Assembly in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 14. Arkansas PR veteran Heide Harrell has been chosen as chair-elect.
Horseshoe Bend Day Use area reopened at Beaver Lake ahead of holiday weekend
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Office announced on Wednesday the Horseshoe Bend Day Use area will be reopened ahead of the holiday weekend.
Stuttgart City Council amends residential trash guidelines, appoints new Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Stuttgart City Council revisited residential trash guidelines during the regular council meeting on Tuesday, July 2. All aldermen were present except Karolyn Jackson. The council passed Ordinance 2025, which partially amends Ordinance 2023, the residential trash guidelines that passed earlier this year. City Attorney Michelle Jacobs said the new...
Arkadelphia hosting DYB State Tournament this weekend
Around 500 youth baseball players, their families and fans will descend upon Arkadelphia and the Arkadelphia Youth Sports Complex this weekend for the Diamond Youth Baseball State Tournaments hosted by the Arkadelphia Baseball Commission. Tournaments for 6U t-ball, 7U and 8U coach pitch, 10U and 12U will begin late Friday...
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