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Scholarship given in honor of two children who died in Vilonia tornado
Cameron smith was 9 years old and Tyler smith was 7 years old when the 2014 Vilonia tornado took their life. Their family and friends every year since have honored one Vilonia student with a scholarship in their honor.
Shorty Small's to open location in Beebe
BEEBE, Ark. — (Eds. note: The attached video was published on September 12, 2023, when Shorty Small's opened its food truck.) Shorty Small's, the beloved Little Rock restaurant that has served people for over 40 years, has found a new home in Beebe. On Monday, the Beebe City Council...
Arkansas mother turns to music to strike a new chord after grief of losing son in Vilonia tornado
An Arkansas mother still treasures the last texts she got from her son before his death during a tornado outbreak a decade ago, and now she is hoping to strike a new chord over her griefs by turning to music.
Vilonia community reflects on devastating 2014 tornado
VILONIA, Ark. — It's a time of reflection as we approach the 10th anniversary of the deadly EF-4 tornado that swept through Mayflower and Vilonia on April 27, 2014. The school district is still recovering from the devastating severe weather, which killed more than a dozen people. "It was...
Searcy elementary students get new bikes
SEARCY, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) – Students in Searcy got to ride on their new bicycles on Tuesday, thanks to a generous donation. According to content partner KARK, students at Sidney Deener Elementary School were treated to the bikes on April 24 thanks to Walmart and the nonprofit group Wish for Wheels.
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