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Arkansas officials say a Missouri doctor whose body was found in a lake died by suicide
The death of a Missouri doctor who was found 11 months ago in a northwest Arkansas lake has been ruled a suicide, Arkansas authorities said Thursday.Dr. John Forsyth died of a gunshot wound to the head, the Benton County, Arkansas, sheriff's department said in a statement. An autopsy by the chief medical examiner at the Arkansas State Crime Lab concluded that it was a suicide.The sheriff’s office said that its detectives located several surveillance videos of Forsyth riding a bicycle to the lake and the bicycle was located near where Forsyth’s body was found. Forsyth, 49, didn't show up for...
Tribes united in opposition of state poultry bill
TAHLEQUAH – Protecting poultry producers behind a bill making its way through the Oklahoma legislature is “the wrong thing to do,” according to the Cherokee Nation and other tribes. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, of which the Cherokee...
Dr. John Forsyth seen riding a bike near Beaver Lake in videos before his death, deputies say
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said on Thursday they didn't have any reason to refute the coroner's findings in the case of a Missouri ER doctor's death — a story that captured nationwide attention last year when he was reported missing. The...
Tahlequah Fire investigators arrest three for starting more than 20 fires, draining fire hydrants in
Tahlequah Fire Chief Casey Baker said the three who were arrested admitted they set five structure fires and several grass fires in Cherokee and Adair Counties. They also reportedly admitted they drained the water from fire hydrants in throughout Cherokee, Adair, and Sequoyah Counties.
Cherokee Nation planning crisis shelter to tackle homelessness
TAHLEQUAH – To help address homelessness, the Cherokee Nation is developing plans to construct a crisis shelter in its capital city of Tahlequah. Under the administration’s proposal – approved April 15 by the Tribal Council – the tribe would potentially help pay for expansion of the city’s Anthis-Brennan Family Sports Complex in exchange for the 25-acre Phoenix Park, where a shelter would be constructed. The shelter would be open to men, women and families with a priority on Cherokee citizens.
Arrowhead, 81 Next World of Outlaw LM Stops
CONCORD, NC – The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models are headed westbound and down for a pair of unpredictable and exciting tracks. Colcord, OK is the site of Arrowhead Speedway – making its debut with the Late Models for a Friday night battle under the lights in the Fujita 50 on April 26. Then, the Series makes the trek to Wichita, KS for the sight of racing from 81 Speedway on Saturday, April 27.
Your weekend plans: Festival time
Enjoy springtime this weekend.😎 Dogwood Festival — It's three days of live music, food vendors and activities for kids like rock climbing in downtown Siloam Springs. Hours are 9am-7:30pm today and Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday.🇮🇳 Holi Festival — This free festival hosted by the Indian Cultural Association of NWA at The Momentary in Bentonville features food, music and dancing. Hours are 11am-3pm Saturday. Learn more about the tradition.🍅 Fayetteville Farmers Market — It's back for the season — hours are 7am-2pm Saturday at the downtown square.
Cherokee Nation’s first-ever Watercress Fest embraces culture, conservation, community
ROSE – As spring blooms in the Cherokee Nation, a new event promoting natural resources and conservation blossoms as well. Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism hosted its first-ever Watercress Fest at the Saline Courthouse Museum on April 20, a one-day festival including cultural games, artist demonstrations, live music, food and water and land preservation presentations.
Woman injured after SUV became airborne in NW Mo. crash
HARRISON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30a.m. Monday in Harrison County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Toyota Highlander driven by Cindy Thao, 54, Jay, Oklahoma, was southbound on Interstate 35 in Harrison County. The SUV traveled off the east side of the...
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