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Heavy rain causes flooding in Ozark
OZARK, Ark. — Heavy rain on Thursday caused flash flooding in parts of 5COUNTRY, and one neighborhood in Ozark said it’s something they’re no stranger to. “Unfortunately, we had not had rain in several days,” Ozark Mayor Roxie Hall said. “The ground was extremely dry and in an hour and a half, we got 4.3 inches of rain. It had nowhere to go but to rise.”
Three dead in Arkansas car crash
OZARK, Ark. — Three people were killed in a car crash on the morning of April 25 in Franklin County, according to a newly released report. The crash occurred at around 6:30 a.m. in Ozark. Ethan Pelts, 30, of Clarksville, is listed in an Arkansas Department of Public Safety...
Explore the Sounds of Backwoods Music Festival 2024
Backwoods Music Festival is bringing diverse artists to Mulberry Mountain this year, so dig into their sounds before you trek to the Ozarks in June. Arkansas might not be the state that you immediately think of when it comes to dynamic experiences, but Backwoods Music Festival has changed that dramatically over the years. This festival has brought forth everything from stunning performances and unique activities to art installations and workshops to Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas, with each year being better than the last.
2nd former Arkansas officer pleads guilty to civil rights charge from violent arrest caught on video
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A second former Arkansas law enforcement officer has pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of a man he repeatedly punched during a violent arrest in 2022 that was caught on video and shared widely. Former Crawford County sheriff’s deputy Levi White changed his...
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