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Hughes AR mayor wants to reactivate police department
HUGHES, Ark. — Residents in Hughes Arkansas are voicing their concerns after the town’s police force was designated inactive by the state, and removed from service. Hughes Mayor Lincoln Barnett assured residents on Facebook Wednesday that he is determined to quickly get his police department back to serving and protecting. “That is something that is […]
Arrest made in fatal Arkansas mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four men have been arrested and charged with the fatal mass shooting that took place in Wynne, Arkansas last week. Quaverious Milon is charged with second-degree terroristic threatening, harassment, first-degree murder, nine counts of battery first-degree, and nine counts of in concert with two or more – committing a violent crime. Carl […]
Wynne High School unveils the renderings of new building since tornado
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - Wynne High School unveils the renderings of its new building since the tornado that hit it in March 2023. According to a Wynne Public School’s Facebook post, the school proudly presents its " state-of-the-art facility design” to inspire and empower more students. The school...
Wynne woman recognized for tornado recovery efforts
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Wynne woman has received federal recognition for her work following the March 2023 tornado. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience awarded Leanne Lovell its 2024 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Volunteer. According to a news...
One dead, two injured in Saturday evening crash
CROSS COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Wynne woman is dead and two others are injured in a Saturday evening crash. Arkansas State Police responded to a crash at U.S Highway 64 west of Highway 163 on April 14 at 7:50 p.m. According to a crash report, a 2009 Dodge Caliber,...
A grand slam put Haynes softball team in a hole. See how it responded vs. Kenner Discovery
After falling behind by a pair of runs after a grand slam in their Division II select postseason opener Monday night, the Haynes Yellowjackets needed a rally. Six unanswered runs over the course of the next four innings took care of that, giving the home side the lead for good in an 8-4 win over Kenner Discovery.
Wynne Schools stress importance of mental health resources following weekend crime
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Wynne School District is making mental health resources available to students in the aftermath of the weekend’s events, one involving a student who was involved in a crash on their way to prom and the other, a shooting that left one dead and a nine injured.
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Former Arkansas Police Chief calls out resident on social media for accusing him of assault, harassment. Last July Cortez Bowers was appointed police chief of Hughes, Arkansas. After a month, he’s no longer leading the department. FOX13 explained why his tenure may have been cut short.
New app aims to help residents submit tips anonymously
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - A new tool for the Wynne Police Department is hoping to make its town safer. “WynneTip” launched last month, and it will allow residents to submit tips to its police department anonymously. “It’s a great portal and a platform for the citizens to communicate directly...
I-40 and I-55 backed up due to eclipse traffic, ARDOT says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Drivers are experiencing long delays on I-40 and I-55 heading toward Memphis due to residual eclipse traffic, ARDOT said. In a post on X by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, they say that there are no wrecks and ask drivers to “be patient”. A WREG reporter who is caught in the traffic […]
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