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Seeing double: Angler has twin fishing tales from Little Red River
Angler Mitch Holland couldn’t believe his luck. Almost a week to the day since he caught a brown trout measuring roughly 29 inches, he was back in the same spot at the exact same moment – 7:31 a.m. – of the Little Red River with a nearly identical big brown trout suddenly at the end of his line. He secured the fish, took a photo and released it back to the Greers Ferry Lake tailwater, just as he had eight days earlier.
Local optometrist Dr. Joe Sugg honored by peers
Dr. Joe Sugg, based in Heber Springs, has been named the 2024 Arkansas Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year. The Arkansas Optometric Association represents Arkansas optometrists. Improving the quality of eye care and vision health and increasing its availability to all Arkansans are the primary objectives of the association. The Arkansas Optometric Association is an affiliate of the American Optometric Association.
School’s decision to remove sidewalks sparks controversy
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. (KAIT) - A historical sidewalk displaying alumni names throughout generations has caused an uproar in Heber Springs after the school board decided to take the sidewalks out. According to our content partner KATV, the board claimed the decision was made for student safety. “Right now the way...
Quitman softball, baseball dominates the 2024 LSWA Class B All-State squads
It was a stellar spring season for Quitman. Not only did the softball team capture its first state title in school history, the QHS baseball squad made its first championship game in its first appearance at the state tournament two weeks later. So, it should come as no surprise that...
Man killed in van rollover crash
STONE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A man died after police said his van flipped over four times. Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 6:11 p.m. May 21 on State Highway 263 in the Stone County town of Fox. According to the preliminary fatal crash report, 58-year-old Jimmy L....
Oregon man killed after vehicle overturns in Stone County
An Oregon man was killed Tuesday evening after his vehicle overturned on a state highway in Stone County. According to the Arkansas State Police, Jimmy L. Small, 58, of Ashland, Oregon, died after his northbound Ford Econoline van left State Highway 236 near Fox, re-entered the roadway, and then overturned four times.
Dirt bike rider killed in crash
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A 33-year-old man died Sunday when a car collided with his dirt bike. Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 12:20 p.m. May 19 on State Highway 36 at Yarnell Lane in rural White County. According to the crash report, Trey Lee Price of Rose...
Bond set at $75K assault with nail-gun power tool
According to an affidavit filed May 16, Heber Springs Police were dispatched to 916 S, 7th St., in response to a fight where a man struck another man in the head with a power tool on April 17. Duane J. Hamm, 33, of Hardy had been in a confrontation with Alvin Adcock before striking him over the head with a nail-gun. Hamm was on parole for an aggravated assault conviction.
Cleveland Pilot, 79, Perishes in White County Ultralight Aircraft Crash
A fatal plane crash in White County has claimed the life of a 79-year-old pilot, identified as local Cleveland resident Paul Winder. The crash occurred last night, near Cleveland, Georgia, according to a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Winder was operating a single-engine Quicksilver Sport 2S, an ultralight aircraft with an open cockpit when it went down around 8:40 p.m. on Monday, as reported by FOX 5.
Adoptable Pets of the Week
Meet two of seven abandoned puppies four-to-six months old found out in Wilburn where they had been dumped. One died over the weekend, but to make matters worse this is only one group of puppies who have been abandoned. The other group came from Higden. As most people know the shelter is full and cannot take these puppies in, not only do they not have the room, they do not have the finances to take care of them. It is very expensive to save all these animals and keep our facility open as a no-kill shelter. We do have fosters keeping these babies safe and other fosters doing the same with the other group of puppies. They will be available for adoption within the next two to four weeks. But we need more fosters, adopters and monetary help in feeding, providing medical treatment. Please help us support the never ending abandoned puppies and kittens in our community. We just do not have the money needed for the number of dogs and kittens brought into the shelter. The only solution, is for people to take responsibility for their pets. Have them spay/neuter and remember getting a pet is a commitment you make for the life of that animal. To foster or adopt one of these puppies go to Heber springshumanesociety.com. We also need food and donations. Remember there is no room/food/medical at the inn for these two sets of puppies found over the weekend.
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