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Yellville, Arkansas man dies after falling off roof
MARION COUNTY, Ark. — A man from Yellville, Arkansas, is dead after falling off the roof of a house he was working on Friday morning, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander says at 7:41 a.m., deputies got a 911 call saying a man, later identified as 68-year-old Steven […]
Arkansas State Police Arrest Double Homicide Suspect in Lake Village
A McGehee, Arkansas man wanted as a suspect in a December 2023 double murder investigation was taken into custody this week by Arkansas State Troopers during a routine traffic stop. This past Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 7:25 PM, Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a black Dodge Charger at...
Police: Couple ‘showed off’ stolen jewelry on Facebook
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police have a few words of advice: If you walk out of Walmart without paying, don’t post photos of your haul. Investigators said 28-year-old Tykeria Rucker and 41-year-old Terry Ross, both of Jonesboro, did just that. According to the affidavit, the couple entered the store...
Lee Ann Womack to join Alan Jackson’s final tour
Womack will join for two dates in Michigan & Arkansas. As he gears up for tonight’s (Fri, Aug 2nd) first concert on his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour, Alan Jackson reveals good friend Lee Ann Womack will join him as his special guest at upcoming shows in Grand Rapids, MI on Saturday, August 24th at Van Andel Arena and Fayetteville, AR on Saturday, September 28th at Bud Walton Arena.
Arkansas woman turns lottery ticket into plans for a college degree after win at gas station
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — According to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL), on July 29, a woman from Springdale claimed a $350,000 prize after dropping $20 on a lottery ticket. The woman purchased her ticket at the Family Mart at 1405 W. Shady Grove Rd. in Springdale. She decided on that...
Dail Named ‘Nurse of the Year’ by Conway Area Healthcare Forum
Marilyn Dail, RN, has been honored as ‘Nurse of the Year’ by the Conway Area Healthcare Forum. Dail was recognized for her personal connections and long-term relationships with patients, a hallmark of her 36-year career in nursing. Dail, the first director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)...
Holly Stewart Named Full-Time Softball Assistant
CONWAY, Ark. – Central Arkansas softball has elevated Holly Stewart to a full-time assistant coach, after spending the last season as Director of Player Development. "Holly was instrumental in helping us improve as a team last year, and we're really happy to keep her on staff," Head coach Jenny Parsons said of the hire. She's an incredibly hard worker who can help this program take another step forward. Stewart helped develop a Bears team that brought back only three starters from the previous season. In addition to the continued development of ASUN Defensive Player of the Year Kylie Griffin ,...
Arkansas man found guilty of conspiracy to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An Arkansas man has been convicted by a federal jury for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. A release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Arkansas (WDAR) says that according to evidence presented at the trial, the Drug Enforcement Administration began an investigation into a drug trafficking ring responsible for distributing fentanyl in Fayetteville from May to June 2023.
Junior high school hosts back-to-school summit
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - Students in Wynne returned to school on Thursday, Aug. 1, and Wynne Junior High School celebrated a little differently this year for their first day back. The school held a Swarm Summit where they invited over 50 guests to come and speak to the students about their professions and experiences.
Suspect Arrested on Two Counts of Rape in Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A suspect is facing two Class Y felonies for the alleged rape of a minor in Paragould. The probable cause affidavit states that on July 24, 2024, the Arkansas Department of Human Services received a referral for investigation in reference to a 14-year-old female being forced to participate in sexual acts with the suspect.
New developments in lawsuit against Fayetteville's short-term rental rules
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — New details emerged in a court hearing on Aug. 1 over a lawsuit filed against the City of Fayetteville for its rules regarding short-term rentals. According to the lawsuit, the Hauses bought a property in Fayetteville in 2023 to have a place to stay during their trips to visit their daughter, a student at the University of Arkansas who requires regular care due to health concerns.