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Mansfield Miscues Prove Costly In Mena Scrimmage
Scrimmages are a great indicator of a high school team’s strengths and weaknesses before they enter non-conference play each season. These games give fans a first glance at their program in live action while giving coaches a laundry list of things to polish up. The Mansfield Tigers traveled to Mena on Thursday, August 22nd for what has become a pretty decent game over the past few years. While both teams weren’t going full tilt against each other, the result ended up being a lengthy to-do list for Mansfield as the Tigers fell 7-6 in the last half of the scrimmage.
Jonesboro Unlimited awarded $700,000 grant
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Jonesboro Unlimited has been awarded a $700,000 grant to support small business development and expansion by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The grant will support the JumpStart Partnership, which will help local entrepreneurs and small business owners find the assistance...
Real Estate: Trailer park, hotel change hands in 7-digit deals
Clark County real estate transactions recorded Aug. 9-22, 2024, having a value of $100,000 or greater. Information is gathered from public records held by the Clark County Circuit Clerk, online real estate records via actdatascout.com and the Arkansas Secretary of State. The Arkadelphian includes names of grantees, grantors, transaction price and property description available, and does not withhold names. A variety of factors, including improvements made to a home or property, are considered in real estate prices that may increase from when the seller bought the property.
Two from Berryville, Ark. killed in multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck
CARROLL COUNTY, Ark. (KY3) - Two people from Berryville have died after a three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. According to the Arkansas State Police crash report, shortly before 5 p.m. on State Highway 21, a Toyota truck was driving north in front of a Chevy truck. In the Chevy truck were...
Arkansas Community Advocates launch Help Yourself guide in Pulaski County
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Community Advocates is rolling out their "Help Yourself" resource guide/publication. The guide was created to help those in need find help by providing them with the book to direct them. Pulaski County residents can find resources like food, clothes, housing assistance, utility assistance, legal...
The Good and the Bad: A Quick Breakdown of Arkansas’ Offense
FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. (KNWA/KFTA) – We are now just six days out from the start of Arkansas’ football season as they get ready to kick off the year in Little Rock against UAPB. Our Pig Trail Nation team has been at all of fall camp and has been bringing you the latest coverage from it. Alyssa […]
Community voices concerns over future of MATA at public hearing, amid looming layoffs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With the looming threat of mass layoffs, the future of the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) remains to be determined. Community members told MATA at a public hearing that what they are doing right now isn't working for the long run. MATA patrons attended a public...
3 injured after multi-vehicle crash on I-40
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Three people are injured after a multi-vehicle crash on I-40 on Sunday morning. Officers responded to the crash at 3:00 a.m. at Interstate 40 West Road and North Hollywood Street. The driver of a Chevrolet S10 was traveling on I-40 West when their vehicle was rear-ended...
16-year-old suspect in deadly Hickory Hill crash released from hospital, taken to juvenile center, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has confirmed that the 16-year-old suspect involved in the fatal Hickory Hil crash has been released from the hospital. According to MPD, the juvenile was released from the hospital today and transported to Juvenile Court. MPD also confirmed that everyone has either...
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Baby Giraffe Fitz Shares Adorable “Day in the Life” Vlog at Memphis Zoo!
MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Zoo’s youngest star, Fitz the giraffe calf, has taken the internet by storm with his very own “vlog” about a day in his life – and we have the exclusive (and adorable) video you need to watch!. Fitz, who’s quickly...
Memphis Police Issue Warrants for Two Suspects in Frayser Gas Station Shooting and Chase
The Memphis Police Department has issued warrants for two additional suspects involved in a Frayser gas station shooting followed by a police chase. According to Action News 5, the suspects, Cobe McCarter and Roger Allen, face severe charges including aggravated robbery and assault. The incident, which occurred on August 12,...
1 dead after multi-vehicle crash; eastbound and westbound lanes closed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead after a multi-car crash in Southeast Memphis Saturday morning, Memphis Police say. At 8:36 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at E. Shelby Drive and Damascus Road. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. All eastbound and westbound lanes are closed.
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