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Fort Smith schools trying phone-free program this upcoming school year
FORT SMITH, Ark. — At a board meeting on July 22, Fort Smith Public Schools announced a pilot program aimed at creating phone-free environments at schools in the district. Starting in the upcoming 2024-25 school year, Kimmons Middle School and Ramsey Middle School will use Yondr pouches to securely store students' phones and electronics during the school day.
Fort Smith, AR, Identifies Hospital Intruder
Police in Fort Smith, Arkansas, identify the man who caused a lockdown at an area hospital earlier this week. The man in question has been identified as 34-year-old John West. West was spotted in Mercy Hospital on Monday with what appeared to be a hand gun. The weapon turned out to be a water pistol that had been painted black to look like a real gun. It was found when West was eventually discovered hiding in a box in an educational room in the hospital.
Quorum court approves courthouse repair funds
OSCEOLA, Ark. (KAIT) - Mississippi County held a quorum court meeting on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. The main topic was repairs to the interior of the Osceola courthouse. About $3 million has already been used to repair the exterior of the building but now the attention shifts to the inside of the building which desperately needs repairs to the electrical, heat and cooling systems and other maintenance.
Kevin Kelly and Donna Terrell to be Honored at Diamond Journalism Awards
The Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is proud to feature Kevin Kelly and Donna Terrell of Fox 16 as the keynote speakers for this year’s Diamond Journalism Awards presented by AY Media Group. “When people think of broadcast news in Arkansas, they think of Kevin...
Pine Bluff Police Department calls for public help to find wanted suspect
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The Pine Bluff Police Department is actively seeking the public’s help in locating Scotty Lee Brooks, a suspect wanted for a crime committed recently in the area. Brooks, described as approximately 5′ 11″ tall and weighing around 200 lbs, is wanted in connection with a breaking or entering incident that occurred on July 22, 2024.
Diversity in the Ozarks to strengthen outreach activities
Diversity Weekends, sponsored by Out in Eureka, has grown into one of the larger and more visible events in Eureka Springs bringing large numbers of visitors to town for activities like the Public Display of Affection (PDA) in Basin Park, live music around town, drag queen bingo and live performances at the Aud.
Little Rock officials work to reduce vacant structures in the city
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After a large fire broke out on Monday night in an abandoned building along Asher Avenue, there has now been a resurgence in safety concerns regarding vacant buildings throughout the city of Little Rock. The fire began just after 5:00 p.m. and Little Rock Fire...
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