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Local students graduate from UA-Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2024 graduates. More than 1,030 degrees were awarded for the Spring 2024 semester May 11 at the UA Little Rock Jack Stephens Center. Local graduates include:. ■ ■ Dynasty Davis of Crawfordsville, AR, who graduated with...
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Cornerstone Baptist Church of West Memphis is “Making Hope Contagious” in Crittenden County. Children, Youth, and Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting/ Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Anchor Point Youth & Young Adults Night 6 p.m. All services and studies available on Facebook – CornerstoneWM Services and Studies Private Group – Ask to Join! Billy Oyler, Pastor – “All are welcome!”
West Memphis Animal Shelter honored for rescuing dozens of pets from hoarding situation
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department presented staff at the West Memphis Animal Shelter with an Appreciation Award on Thursday for their help during an animal hoarding bust in May. Shelter director Kerry Facello and her staff helped rescue 72 dogs and one cat after...
Arkansas man faces nearly 900 charges of child sex crimes
EARLE, Ark. - An Arkansas man was charged with nearly 900 counts involving child pornography, according to the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department. Deputies arrested 24-year-old Zackary Keith Tucker was arrested in Earle, Arkansas on Wednesday, July 18. The sheriff's department said they received a tip from the Arkansas State Police...
AR man facing 892 counts of child pornography
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– An Arkansas man is behind bars facing 892 counts of possessing child pornography. The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department said Zackery Keith Tucker, 24, was taken into custody in Earle after detectives received a tip from the Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Tucker is accused of pandering and possessing visual print […]
Crittenden, Shelby county officials handling extradition process
All four suspects in Judsonia homicide in custody, including 18-year-old captured in Crittenden County following chase. All four suspects in the July 6 shooting death of a 17-yearold in Judsonia are in custody, according to the White County Sheriff’s Office. According to Lt. Chancey Warden, evidence and information collected...
New Arkansas-Tennessee bridge confirmed
After months of discussions and deliberations, it has been officially confirmed that a new bridge will be constructed across the Mississippi River, connecting Memphis and Arkansas. The decision was made following meetings with residents in Crittenden and Shelby counties in April, where concerns were raised about the safety and efficiency...
Code Orange Ozone Alert Issued in Memphis and Surrounding Areas: Residents Alerted to Poor Air Quality
Residents in parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, including the vibrant city of Memphis, are advised to remain cautious as the Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for today. This alert, relayed by the National Weather Service Memphis TN, is due to forecasted ozone values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups and will likely exceed federal safe health standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Train collision takes life of Marion woman
Arkansas State Police have con_rmed that one person has been killed and two others injured in a devastating collision between their vehicle and a train. The incident occurred at 6:10 p.m. on Friday, July 5, in the 16000 block of U.S. Highway 63 in nearby Greene County. According to the...
AR man facing 45 counts of possession of child pornography
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigation unit made its third child pornography arrest in the past two months. On Friday evening, detectives received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit that a suspect, Jonathan Sparrow, was involved in possession of child pornography. As a result of the investigation, […]
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