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Arkansas search and rescue teams assist with New Mexico floods
Nearly 30 Arkansans from various fire departments and emergency teams across the state helped with search and rescue efforts in New Mexico, where deadly wildfires exacerbated the flood risk for communities. Danny Akines, a training and logistics officer from the Pulaski County Office of Emergency Management, was one of those deployed to monitor Las Vegas, […] The post Arkansas search and rescue teams assist with New Mexico floods appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Remembering a hero: Reverend Dr.James Lawson, civil rights legend, honored during memorial event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The life of the man at the center of the Sanitation strike in Memphis was honored today. Rev. Dr. James Lawson studied nonviolent civil disobedience under Gandhi and became a close ally of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior. It was Lawson who created the strategy for...
3 charged after shot fired at MPD officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men have been charged after a shot was fired at a Memphis Police officer. Memphis Police say 18-year-old Antonio Bland, 21-year-old Timothy Turner, and 19-year-old Tyreone Flemmons are facing several charges, including theft of property, evading arrest, and unlawful possession of a weapon. According to police, an officer saw a vehicle […]
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Rainy weather starts today and will carry through the week
There is a chance of rain today. It will be low this morning, but picking up during the day. Thanks to cloud cover and the chance of rain, it will stay out of the 90s for the sixth straight day in Little Rock. It’s a 50% chance of rain today....
Local politicians react to Biden’s exit from presidential race
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, local politicians are sharing their opinions. Many local and regional lawmakers said this gives the Democratic Party a chance to reset and disrupt the dynamic. Some have already thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. “For me, […]
Horn Lake Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 20-Year-Old
The Horn Lake Police Department is asking the public to help find a missing 20-year-old. Jaderius Webb was last seen around 10 p.m. on July 19, wearing cream joggers, a white shirt, and gray, black, and red Nike Dunks. He has distinctive half-sleeve tattoos on each arm and a dollar sign tattoo on his neck.
Agricultural Experiment Station Awards Four Outstanding Faculty and Staff With RoPE Awards
The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station is recognizing four outstanding faculty and staff members with the prestigious Early Career Recognition of Professional Excellence Awards, or RoPE. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional performance in the experiment station's mission and goals. "These four recipients exemplify the dedication, innovation and excellence...
Serving Arkansans: Chancellor Robinson Visits Community Colleges to Support Transfer Students
Staying true to the university's mission of serving students from all parts of the state, Chancellor Charles Robinson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeremy Battjes, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Suzanne McCray and others recently visited several Arkansas community colleges to discuss transfer pathways to the U of A.
Opportunity for rain showers and thunderstorms increases for the work week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Mid-South has been spoiled with some pretty tolerable temperatures over the past few days, and while that will continue for the work week, anticipate more rain to mix into the equation. A stationary front that has been just south of the region has kept our...
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