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West Memphis triple shooting kills two
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting at a West Memphis apartment complex left two people dead and another injured Tuesday night, according to police. One of those victims was identified by a family member as Shawn Smith Jr., 31. Reports say that just after 11 p.m., officers responded to a distress call that a woman had […]
'Code Orange' air quality alert issued for the Memphis metro area for Wednesday | Here's what you can do
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Health departments for Shelby County, DeSoto County, and Crittenden County all issued "Code Orange" air quality alerts for Wednesday, May 1. Air quality index guidelines determined that the air that could cause breathing issues for some people. The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), Mississippi Department of...
Islander Release Video For Their West Memphis Three-Inspired Track “Ritual Of Death”
A music video for Islander‘s latest single “Ritual Of Death” has now made its way to the internet. The alternative metal group debuted that track online last week. The band said of the single around the time of its original premiere:. “May 5th, 1993…three eight-year-old boys set...
2 women killed in ATV crash
MONROE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – Two women, including one from Wynne, died when their ATV crashed into a tree. Arkansas State Police said the crash happened at 4:34 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, on North Grand Avenue in Brinkley. According to the fatal crash report, 42-year-old Alexis Laine Wallin of...
Marion High student going to Harvard
MARION, Ark. (WMC) - A senior at Marion High School is headed to Harvard after being awarded a prestigious scholarship. Coby Hayes was selected as a Gates Scholar for 2024. He was selected from a pool of over 53,000 students who applied. “It’s truly an amazing honor,” Hayes said, noting...
Wynne woman recognized by U.S. Small Business Administration for efforts in aftermath of EF3 tornado
An Arkansas woman has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the work that her non-profit did in helping the city of Wynne recover from a devastating EF3 tornado that occurred in March of last year. Leanne Lovell is a 30-year resident of Wynne, Arkansas, and was...
What you can do about lengthy train blockages as a driver in West Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Have you constantly faced long waits at railroad crossings in West Memphis due to a train? If so, you are not alone. The City of West Memphis said it has received numerous reports about frequent and lengthy train blockages that are disrupting daily commutes and impacting emergency services.
Highway reopened following overturned vehicle
CROSS COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Highway 1 is now open after a vehicle overturned, resulting in school bus delays. According to a recent social media post, Highway 1 at Vanndale was blocked due to the crash. The Cross County School District said that its buses that go in that direction...
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