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K-Train Tower Site Hit By Lightening

Wednesday, May 29 by Greg

Deltaplex Radio's KTRN tower site and transmitter building took a direct hit by lightening during storms late last week. The radio stations transmitter building was without power for over 3 days while Entergy worked to restore power to the building. Once power was recovered... Read More.

DeWitt community rallies around recovering teen after arm severed in ATV accident

Thursday, May 16 by Greg

DeWitt, Ar is showing support for a student injured in an ATV accident on Mother's day. 15 year old DeWitt freshman Kenlee St. John who's a straight A student, All-American Cheerleader, basketball player and participates in track, was in an ATV accident on Sunday. "She was... Read More.

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Jonesboro police officer suspended after K9 officer shot

Wednesday, May 15 by Greg

The Jonesboro officer involved in the shooting of a K9 officer has been suspended. According to a Facebook post issued by the Jonesboro Police Department (JPD), Chief Rick Elliott issued a written reprimand and one-day suspension to the K-9 handler because the dog, Rocket, was... Read More.

Kingsland Elementary School To Close Due To Declining Enrollment, Increasing Costs

Friday, May 10 by Greg

Kingsland Elementary is one of our state's three 2018 Blue Ribbon schools. It is home to the only Arkansas teacher to receive a Milken Educator Award this year, but the State Board of Education voted to close the doors this summer. And Kingsland won't be... Read More.

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UAM Announces $1.5 M Estate Gift for Nursing Program

Friday, May 10 by Greg

Chancellor Karla Hughes of the University of Arkansas at Monticello announced a landmark gift to the institution Thursday night at the School of Nursing Graduate Recognition Ceremony. It is the second-largest single gift in the university’s history – an estate gift worth an estimated $1.5... Read More.

Video of Tornado Aftermath in Pine Bluff

Thursday, May 9 by Greg

Video Courtesy of Floyd Donald

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Antonio Martin Homicide, Pine Bluff’s 12th Murder of 2019

Tuesday, May 7 by Greg

One man is dead and another injured after police say shots range out in a Pine Bluff neighborhood Monday afternoon. Police say the driver, 33-year-old Antonio Martin was found dead on the scene, and the passenger was taken to a local hospital for his injuries. "It’s... Read More.

Near Head-On Collision north of Monticello Saturday sends 3 to the Hospital

Monday, May 6 by Greg

At 1:46, pm Saturday, a near head-on collision occurred on Highway 425 north of Monticello around the Montongo community. Three people were transported by SEEMS, north to Little Rock and/or JRMC, by SEEMS. Sources at the scene indicate that the mustang was traveling northbound, while the... Read More.

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EIGHT tornados confirmed in Arkansas from Thursday’s Storms

Friday, May 3 by Greg

The National Weather Service has now confirmed that at least seven tornadoes touched down in Arkansas on Thursday afternoon. An EF-1 tornado touched down in southwest Little Rock, causing damage around the I-430/I-30 Interchange. High winds knocked over semi-trucks and roofs... Read More.

High Winds and Flooded Roads After Storm Hits Central Arkansas

Thursday, May 2 by Greg

A storm brought high winds and heavy rains to central Arkansas earlier this morning, flooding roads and knocking down trees. Semi-trucks were knocked over at the Diesel Academy in southwest Little Rock. Roofs in the area were blown off. The Pulaski County sheriff's office... Read More.

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Collision with semi-truck leaves 1 dead in south Arkansas

Thursday, May 2 by Greg

One person died in a collision with a semi-truck Wednesday in south Arkansas, state police reported. Jimmy Russell Mitchell, 18, was driving a 2008 GMC east on Arkansas 160 at Arkansas 7. He was trying to cross Arkansas 7 about 4:30 p.m. when he drove... Read More.

2019 County Farm Families of the Year Named

Thursday, May 2 by Greg

County farm families for the 72nd annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program have been selected. The county winners will be visited by a set of judges to determine the eight district winners, who will be announced June 17. They will be visited again... Read More.

Author: Greg

K-Train Tower Site Hit By Lightening

DeWitt community rallies around recovering teen after arm severed in ATV accident

Jonesboro police officer suspended after K9 officer shot

Kingsland Elementary School To Close Due To Declining Enrollment, Increasing Costs

UAM Announces $1.5 M Estate Gift for Nursing Program

Video of Tornado Aftermath in Pine Bluff

Antonio Martin Homicide, Pine Bluff’s 12th Murder of 2019

Near Head-On Collision north of Monticello Saturday sends 3 to the Hospital

EIGHT tornados confirmed in Arkansas from Thursday’s Storms

High Winds and Flooded Roads After Storm Hits Central Arkansas

Collision with semi-truck leaves 1 dead in south Arkansas

2019 County Farm Families of the Year Named

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