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A-State has 9 honored, picked 4th in West
The Arkansas State Red Wolves were picked fourth in the Sun Belt West Division and eight players (nine selections) were named preseason All-Sun Belt in a poll released on Monday. The Red Wolves, coming off their first bowl game since 2019, were picked fourth in the West behind Texas State,...
Ride honoring fallen police officers to stop in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - An annual national motorcycle ride dedicated to the memory of police officers who died in the line of duty will make a stop in Jonesboro. Beyond the Call of Duty’s “End of Watch Ride to Remember” will arrive at the Jonesboro Police Department, 1001 S. Caraway Rd., at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, to honor Patrolman Vincent “Vinnie” Parks.
Mississippi 11-month-old rescued after being found unresponsive on Florida beach
A Mississippi family’s visit to a Florida beach turned into a nightmare when they found their baby unresponsive in the water. WJHG News in Panama City, Florida, reports that an 11-month-old baby was rescued after a family found the child face down in the water Friday evening. Emergency officials...
Rider, Miller Taking on New Roles at WBU
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Two Williams Baptist University employees have transitioned into new roles, both designed to help students succeed at WBU. Jeff Rider has taken on the duties of Director of Athletic Eligibility & Retention, while Kristy Miller is now the Director of the Student Success Center and Freshman Advisor.
A-State’s Kostick, Dooley and Desbiens Shaw all receive three-year contract extensions
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton has announced that head women’s bowling coach Justin Kostick, head women’s soccer coach Brian Dooley and head women’s golf coach MJ Desbiens Shaw have all received three-year contract extensions. All three have compiled the...
Harding University Football honored at White House College Champions Day on July 22
SEARCY (KATV) — More than 30 members of the Harding University Bison NCAA II National Championship football team will attend the White House College Champions Day on Monday, July 22, in Washington, D.C. The event will honor all of the NCAA's 90 national champions from the 2023-24 school year...
Lawrence County Road Grader Vandalized Over The Weekend
A Lawrence County Road Department road grader parked near the ball field in Strawberry was reported to have been vandalized sometime over the weekend. At 7:42am on Monday, the Lawrence County Dispatch was notified of the damage (reported to be windows broken out), Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Lawrence County Criminal Investigation Division (CID) were dispatched to the scene.
Free back-to-school vaccine clinic scheduled
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Craighead County Health Unit, 611 E. Washington Ave. in Jonesboro, will host a free back-to-school vaccine clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. “We want Craighead County students to stay healthy during the school year, and getting vaccinations is the best line...
Man Gets 60 Years for Murder of 5-Year-Old in Lee County, Arkansas
One down and one to go in Lee County, Arkansas, Nathan Bridges, 34, has been sentenced to 60 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Battery in connection with the 2022 death of a 5-year-old boy in Moro. This past Monday, July...
Boil Water Order Issued for Strawberry, Arkansas
STRAWBERRY, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has issued a boil water order for the entire Strawberry Waterworks system, effective Thursday. The order comes in response to concerns about an “inadequate disinfectant level” detected in the water system serving the town of Strawberry, located in Lawrence County.
Red Wolves get commit from Missouri lefty
Mr. No-hitter has committed to the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Lee's Summit (Mo.) West left-handed pitcher Jake Riggin committed to Arkansas State. He is ranked No. 115 in the state's senior class. "An old teammate of mine (had that) nickname for me,'' said Riggin. "I threw 2 no-hitters in my...
Military veterans turned farmers receive new produce logo in Tennessee
"This gives them an easy way when they are out shopping wherever that be at a farmers market, and we have some members that are selling in grocery stores," Kacey Troup, TDA's Business Development Consultant, said. "When they see that they instantly know that I am supporting both a Tennessee producer and a farmer veteran."
FAFSA Clinics Next Week Supporting UC Families
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is offering free FAFSA clinics to give Upper Cumberland families hands-on support while applying for federal student aid. Senior Outreach Director Jason Seay said they have always had FAFSA workshops at high schools and colleges throughout the state but families need more support this year. Seay said last year’s revamping of the system has led to technical issues and some parental concerns.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library in Memphis closed until July 29 after death at the location
The Benjamin Hooks Central Library will remain closed until next Monday, July 29. Memphis Police Department is in the process of investigating a death at the library that occurred Monday. There was a heavy police presence observed at the library throughout the afternoon. MPD said in an email that preliminary information suggests there was no foul play in the death. Further information regarding the investigation or the closure was not immediately available. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library in Memphis closed until July 29 after death at the location
MPD makes 9 felony drug arrests in latest ‘Operation Code Zero,’ but 6 already free on bond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department made at least nine felony drug arrests Friday in the latest “Operation Code Zero.” Six of those suspects have already been released on bond. One of the suspects was also arrested just last week during MPD’s Operation Saturday Night Live,...
‘Heartbeat of our city.’ Officials looking for ways to keep downtown safe
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 44-year-old man was shot and killed off Beale Street and Fourth over the weekend, the latest instance of violence downtown. But as calls grow for more officers to cover the center of tourism and entertainment in Memphis, the county sheriff’s office says it may be stretched too thin to provide more. […]
Teen accused of killing Memphis watermelon vendor makes 1st court appearance since re-arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The 16-year-old charged with murdering a beloved Berclair fruit vendor affectionately known as “Red the Watermelon Man” made his first court appearance Monday since he was re-arrested for skipping out on his hearing in June. Demarion Tackett was released back in March on a...
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