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Jacksonville mother wants change after shooting at neighborhood park
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — A Jacksonville mom wants answers after gunfire broke loose at her local neighborhood park, where she takes her kids often. According to the Jacksonville Police Department, a shooting injured two people near Galloway Park around 7:24 p.m. on Tuesday. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the two victims with gunshot wounds.
Vilonia community reflects on devastating 2014 tornado
VILONIA, Ark. — It's a time of reflection as we approach the 10th anniversary of the deadly EF-4 tornado that swept through Mayflower and Vilonia on April 27, 2014. The school district is still recovering from the devastating severe weather, which killed more than a dozen people. "It was...
Authorities capture escaped Arkansas inmate, woman arrested for assisting
CLEBURNE COUNTY, Ark. — A Cleburne County escaped inmate is back behind bars Wednesday following a five-day search. The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office said 41-year-old Jared West was found and taken into custody off Highway 89 in Faulkner County. West, a jail trustee, escaped the Cleburne County Jail on April 19 after reportedly "taking trash to an outside dumpster."
U of A hosting Dylan Sprouse at the Walton Arts Center
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas' Distinguished Lectures Committee is hosting Dylan Sprouse in an question and answer session at the Walton Arts Center. Sprouse starred in Disney's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and its spin-off The Suite Life on Deck, among other roles with "top Hollywood directors," the university said.
Little Rock police investigating attempted bank robbery
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An investigation is underway after Little Rock police responded to a shooting at the Bank of America at 8200 Geyer Springs Road. According to reports, officers spoke with an armored vehicle driver who stated they were servicing an ATM when a suspect attempted to rob them.
Should you avoid fueling up at a gas station with a tanker truck onsite?
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It’s estimated that nearly half of Americans will travel for a summer vacation this year. If your plans include hitting the road, that means stopping at the gas station. A common piece of advice you may have heard when choosing where to stop for...
Police incident reported on I-430 in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Update: Traffic from this incident has been cleared. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported that a "police incident" was causing traffic on I-430 near Exit 8 and Rodney Parham Road. Northbound traffic is being impacted and the left lane is currently blocked. At this time,...
Police: 2 injured after shooting in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — The Jacksonville Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured two people near Galloway Park. Police said the shooting happened around 7:24 p.m. on Tuesday, and officers found two gunshot victims when they arrived at the scene. The victims were transported to the hospital for their...
$500K grant to focus on revitalizing downtown Pine Bluff
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas — According to U.S. Census data, Pine Bluff's population dropped 16% in 2021 compared to the previous two years. Local programs are hoping to reverse that by reinvesting in the once-booming area. A $548,492 grant is going towards Pine Bluff. The Department of Transportation gave the...
Aloy perfect at the plate as No. 2 Arkansas run-rules UAPB in North Little Rock
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Shortstop Wehiwa Aloy drove in five runs, and pitcher Cooper Dossett tossed three shutout innings to power No. 2 Arkansas to an 11-1 run-rule victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock Tuesday night. Aloy, batting a .294, finished a perfect...
List of Arkansas schools enrolled in a 4-day week
ARKANSAS, USA — More and more schools across the U.S. are opting into 4-day school weeks, and Arkansas schools are no exception. As of April 2024, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Data Center lists almost 100 schools across the state as enrolled or enrolling in a 4-day week schedule, but how does this impact the kids?
US Education Secretary talks White House plans during visit to Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Little Rock on Tuesday to hear from student loan borrowers and tout White House plans for debt forgiveness and financial aid. In a discussion with several educators, Cardona discussed how the Biden administration is working to fix the nation's...
Will Arkansans be able to use online signatures to complete voter registration? | What we know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Nowadays, it's not uncommon to use e-signature for pretty much everything in our daily lives, but it may no longer be an option for voter registration and ballot petition signing. On Tuesday, the State Board of Election Commissioners met at the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation where...
Police turn over case file for deadly Bryan Malinowski raid over to prosecutors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Prosecutors in the Sixth Judicial District announced that they've received the case file related to the deadly ATF shooting of 53-year-old Bryan Malinowski. Will Jones, with the Sixth Judicial District, made the announcement on Tuesday that they were the recipient of the case file from...
Arkansas's Morgan Leinstock receives second SEC Pitcher of the Week honor
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — On Tuesday, Arkansas pitcher Morgan Leinstock was named SEC Pitcher of the Week, marking the third consecutive Razorback to take home the honor. It's the redshirt senior's second conference weekly award, as she claimed SEC Pitcher of the Week on April 9. Leinstock led No. 12...
University of Arkansas hosts legal expert to discuss race-based hair discrimination
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A legal expert on grooming code discrimination is set to deliver the 2024 Hartman Hotz Lecture in Law and Liberal Arts on April 23 at 4 p.m. The Hartman Hotz Lectures hosts scholars from across the country to bring their expertise to students at the University of Arkansas (U of A).
Oklahoma police say 10-year-old boy awoke to find his parents and 3 brothers shot to death
OKLAHOMA CITY — A 10-year-old boy awoke to find his parents and three brothers dead in their southwest Oklahoma City home, all fatally shot by his father, police said Tuesday. On Monday morning, "(the boy) woke up and discovered what had happened," said Sgt. Gary Knight, describing the scene...
Saracen Casino Resort seeking iGaming approval
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is officially seeking approval for an iGaming app, which would allow Arkansans to play slots, blackjack, craps, and more casino games online. On March 13, Saracen's Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa wrote to Arkansas Racing Commission Chairman Alex Lieblong...
Megadeth making tour stop at the Walmart AMP
ROGERS, Ark. — Megadeth announced it is bringing its "Destroy All Enemies Tour" to the Walmart AMP this August. According to a press release, the ticket presales will begin on Tuesday, April 23 at noon. Tickets to the public will be available starting Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m.
Arkansas advocates to raise awareness and push for more respite care funding at state capitol
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Seven million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s or other dementia, with more than 11 million people stepping up to provide care for them. In Arkansas, there’s been a push to support caregivers, whether it’s financially or emotionally. Arkansas’s Alzheimer’s Dementia Respite Grant Program...
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