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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...
Ark. homeowner says rain has brought river of sewage to her yard for more than 2 years, but officials won’t fix it
MARION, Ark. (WMC) - Several Marion, Arkansas, residents are fed up with the stench coming from some sewers. One resident says all of the stuff that comes with sewers is flowing into her yard. “I don’t know what needs to happen, but we got s*** water in the yard again,”...
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 […]
West Memphis Police launch “Operation Purge” after 300% increase in homicides this year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - One East Arkansas city is seeing a huge increase in homicides this year, prompting city leaders to take action. West Memphis Police say four people have been killed in what they believe are gang-related shootings in the last four weeks. The police chief says one gang...
120 dogs in West Memphis shelter need homes
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The West Memphis Animal Services has taken in well over 100 dogs in less than two weeks after rescuing animals from two separate hoarding situations one week apart. Puppy eyes and doggie kisses are just about the only things keeping Kerry Facello and her team at West Memphis Animal Services going. […]
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.
Closed casino hotels in Mississippi could house unaccompanied migrant children
TUNICA RESORTS, Miss. (AP) — Officials are considering a proposal to house unaccompanied migrant children at two former casino hotels in northwest Mississippi, an idea that has drawn opposition including from the local sheriff who said the county lacks resources to accommodate the plan. Local news outlets reported that the repurposed facility would house as many as 2,000 children and teens at the hotels that were part of the Harrah’s casino complex, which closed in 2014. The casino was demolished, and other proposals to reuse the hotels have not succeeded. County supervisors met in executive session Monday to discuss the project, but Tunica County Attorney John Keith Perry told WREG-TV that supervisors have not officially endorsed the plan. “Obviously, anything that deals with immigration is a hot-button issue,” Perry said.
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.
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...
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...
Mid-South animal shelter in 'desperate' need of cat food, litter
TUNICA, Miss. - A Mississippi animal shelter is in "desperate" need of cat food and litter. the Tunica Humane Society said adoptions are down and drop offs are up, causing a shortage of the cat necessities. "We really need your help right now because our monetary donations are down too," the Humane Society said in a Facebook post.
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