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Firefighters responded to nearly 100 wildfires across Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Update -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division said Thursday morning that they responded to 96 wildfires statewide. A spokesperson with the division says these wildfires have been contained, with only four new wildfires currently active. People are encouraged to call the Arkansas...

Arkansas · 2025-03-19

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Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Face Strong Winds Wednesday, Advisory Issued

Jackson, MS – Residents across Mississippi, northeast Louisiana, and southeast Arkansas should prepare for strong winds on Wednesday as a wind advisory has been issued from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph, with gusts...

Arkansas · 2025-03-18

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Beebe Man Arrested After Reportedly Breaking Into Home Yelling “This Is Not Going To Stop”

A man has been charged with residential burglary in White County, Arkansas. Delpherd Matthew Owens, 41, of Beebe, Arkansas, faces multiple charges after reportedly forcibly entering a residence on January 11, 2025. He was arrested on March 18, 2025, and is held on a $35,000 bond. Beebe Man Accused Of...

Beebe, AR · 2025-03-19

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Arkansas town hall addresses public concerns over DOGE cuts

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas voters who are unhappy with the direction of the country under President Trump's second term hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday night. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton and 2nd district Congressman French Hill were all invited, but did not attend. The organizer...

Arkansas · 2025-03-19

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Arkansas Police Officer Was Trapped In Vehicle In Devastating Car Crash

He was trapped in his vehicle after a tornado picked up his police vehicle in Arkansas. The officer works for Diaz Police Department in Arkansas. Sergeant Richard Dickie Morris was caught in a tornado outbreak on Friday night. His patrol unit was swept up and thrown several feet, crashing onto another car in a nearby backyard. You can view photographs below.

Arkansas · 2025-03-18

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permanently close two Beaver Lake swim beaches

BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced Tuesday that two swim beaches are being permanently closed. A release from USACE said that swim beaches at Rocky Branch and Lost Bridge South campgrounds were removed due to "erosion, safety and maintenance issues, and user conflicts due to high water levels over the last decade."

Benton County, AR · 2025-03-19

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Hip-hop star GloRilla to perform in Arkansas this June

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Just a day after winning Hip-Hop Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Momentary announced on March 18 that GloRilla will perform in Arkansas this summer. The Memphis rapper is known for hits like "Yeah Glo!," "TGIF," and "Wanna Be" featuring Meg Thee...

Arkansas · 2025-03-18

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs series of bills into law, addressing education, criminal justice, tax relief, and public safety

Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a series of bills into law on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, addressing a wide range of issues, including education, criminal justice, tax relief, and public safety. Among the newly signed legislation is HB1489, which adds nitrogen gas as an approved method of...

Arkansas · 2025-03-19

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Arkansas bill targeting those who knowingly contribute to social transitioning of minors pulled for changes

An Arkansas bill targeting those who contribute to the social transitioning of minors was pulled so legislators could make changes.

Arkansas · 2025-03-19

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Car Bursts Into Flames In Deadly Car Crash In Cabot Arkanasas

A car burst into flames in Cabot, Arkansas after a devastating car crash. A deadly crash occurred on March 13, 2025, at 8:58 p.m. It happened at the intersection of E. Cleland Rd and McNew Rd in Cabot, Arkansas. Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has released an initial report about what happened.

Cabot, AR · 2025-03-19

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Bill allowing family members to revoke organ donor status advances

Who gets the final say over organ donation was the central question in an Arkansas legislative committee meeting Tuesday. Members of the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor committee spent roughly two hours debating House Bill 1679, sponsored by Rep. Matt Brown, R-Conway. Under the bill, a patient’s next of kin or guardian would be able to block their organs or tissues from being harvested for donation, even if they signed up to be an organ donor.

Arkansas · 2025-03-18

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Rece Davis Predicts Three Major Upsets in First Round of NCAA Tournament

College GameDay host Rece Davis predicted three major upsets taking place in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Fayetteville, AR · 2025-03-18

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Bill changing utility companies’ relationship with Public Service Commission passes House, heads for governor’s desk

A bill restructuring the relationship between electric utilities and the Public Service Commission, and ultimately ratepayers, passed in the House on Tuesday afternoon.

Arkansas · 2025-03-18

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Eighth Circuit Court upholds injunction favoring states on Title IX enforcement

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Eighth District U.S. Court of Appeals has denied a move by the Biden administration to appeal an injunction previously won by six states, including the state of Arkansas and a minor residing in the state. The injunction won by plaintiffs Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska,...

Arkansas · 2025-03-19