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Mid-South paramedic needs help after home severely damaged due to house fire
CROSS COUNTY, Ark. (WMC) - A Mid-South first responder needs your help after her home was severely damaged in a house fire days ago. Melony Fallon is a paramedic at Southern Paramedic Services and has faithfully served the East Arkansas area for 30 years. Action News 5 interviewed Fallon last...
Wynne High School offers safe rooms as storm shelter Sunday night
The Wynne High School campus will be open to the community ahead of severe weather on Sunday night. This was announced by the Wynne Public Schools official Facebook page, in an effort to address the Wynne School District community ahead of inclement weather. "The safe rooms on the temporary high...
Powerful storms leave damage, outages in AR town
MARIANNA, Ark. — A series of powerful storms left a trail of damage in Marianna, Arkansas. Workers at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Marianna are cleaning up after Wednesday’s storm caused heavy damage while store employees took cover. “We come out, part of the roof was gone,” employee Miranda Stanbery said. “Ceiling tiles were gone. We […]
Farmer finds woman’s body in AR field; police investigating
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Arkansas State Police is investigating a homicide in Lee County, Arkansas after a local farmer found a body. According to reports, on Tuesday, a Lee County farmer reported that he found the body of a woman on a farm field road off Lee County Road 706, north of Marianna. The woman […]
FarmFest kicks off next Thursday with carnival, music, games, and more
WYNNE — The carnival will open FarmFest next Thursday. Armbands will be $20 for each day of the carnival – Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday. Arts and crafts, vendor booths, and children’s games will highlight FarmFest at the Wynne Sports Complex. FarmFest is coordinated each year...
Forrest City family practice physician to lead state society
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Arkansas Medical Society (AMS) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its 2024 Annual Meeting, held on May 17 and 18 at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock, Arkansas. This year’s event brought together medical professionals from across the state to engage in two days of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and the celebration of achievements.
Wynne Downtown Revitalization unveils first mural design highlighting outdoor recreation
WYNNE — Wynne Downtown Revitalization is progressing on the first of several murals for the downtown area. The committee is working with muralist Jason White on the project and received the first look at the proposed mural on Thursday. The mural has several focal points geared towards outdoor recreation...
Wynne police arrest man on drug charges after attempted escape; Investigation of car break-ins continues
WYNNE — A man was arrested Wednesday evening on drug-related charges after allegedly attempting to flee from officers of the Wynne Police Department. Capt. Daniel Getchell said officers were attempting to serve 26-year-old Raquel Robinson with warrants from both the city and county when he attempted to flee. Capt....
Suspect in March 2024 Forrest City homicide surrenders to police
FORREST CITY — A suspect wanted in connection with a March 2024 homicide in Forrest City is in custody. Forrest City police say 25-year-old Latravion Bell of Forrest City surrendered to police on Sunday. Bell was wanted in connection with the death of 27-year-old Samuel Haggins, who was found shot to death on March 21.
Trial date set for four men in deadly prom night shooting in Wynne
WYNNE — A trial date has been set for the four men charged in a prom night block party shooting in Wynne that resulted in the death of one man. Nine others were either wounded in the shooting or hurt when hit by a vehicle while fleeing the scene.
Delta Regional Airport plans community event to boost local engagement, awareness
COLT — The Delta Regional Airport Authority is taking the next step in hosting a community event at the Colt facility. The board welcomed Ashley Brumley of the Cross County Chamber and Justin Reeves of the Forrest City Area Chamber at last night’s meeting. DRAA chairman Shannon Hobbs...
EACC’s annual golf tournament to benefit Foundation
FORREST CITY — On Monday, June 10, East Arkansas Community College will host the 13th annual EACC Golf Tournament at the Forrest City Country Club’s 18-hole course to benefit the EACC Foundation. This year’s co-sponsors for the tournament are Arkansas Concrete Co., Boar’s Head, and Forrest City Medical...
Wynne High School Marine JROTC holds flag retirement ceremony in Colt
WYNNE — The Wynne High School Marine Junior ROTC conducted an American flag retirement ceremony Thursday at the Colt Fire Department. The ceremony allows for the flags, which are no longer fitting emblems for display, to be respectfully destroyed. Protocol calls for retired flags to be burned in accordance...
Cross County mourns loss of former fire chief Robin Halk, ex-police chief Lynn Rodgers
CROSS COUNTY — Cross County is mourning the loss of two long-time public servants. Robin Halk, former Cherry Valley Fire Chief, and Lynn Rodgers, a former Wynne Police Chief, both died this week. Robin Halk. Halk, a resident of Cherry Valley, died Sunday at home; he was 62. He...
Wynne High School reconstruction progresses behind the scenes
WYNNE — It may be a while before dirt is turned for the reconstruction at Wynne High School, but that doesn’t mean progress is not being made. “We’re just keeping our fingers crossed,” said Wynne Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Moore. “In terms of progress behind the scenes, they’re moving on. We’re almost to our DD (Design Development) sets. Once they’re done, they’re ready to go bidding. We met with FEMA last week for EHP (Environmental Health Protection). We have to get EHP approval any time we disturb soil, and you’re going to disturb some soil that didn’t have something on it because we’re going to redo the whole campus.”
Wynne School District introduces changes for 2024-25 academic year to support teacher collaboration
WYNNE — The Wynne School District has announced several changes to the schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. The district said the adjustments have been made to support teachers’ ongoing collaboration in the Professional Learning Community or PLC process. The changes include a late start policy on Mondays next school year.
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