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Update to Injury Count in Connection to Ongoing Severe Weather Event That Began April 2

Kenneth CookApril 6, 2025April 6, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 6, 2025April 6, 20250261

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Three additional injuries have been reported in Sharp County in connection to the ongoing severe weather affecting the State of Arkansas. This...

Local News

Road Closures Update: Multiple Routes Affected by High Water in Independence, Sharp, and Lawrence Counties

Kenneth CookApril 5, 2025April 5, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 5, 2025April 5, 20250434

April 5, 2025 — 3:20 p.m.Motorists are being urged to use extreme caution as flooding continues to impact several roads throughout Independence County and surrounding...

State News

Severe Weather Batters Arkansas: Tornadoes, Flooding Prompt Emergency Response

Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 20250502

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, – Arkansas is reeling from a powerful wave of severe weather that swept across the state overnight, bringing tornadoes, high winds, hail,...

Uncategorized Weather

Severe Weather Threat Increases for Arkansas: Strong Tornadoes Possible Friday Afternoon & Evening

Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 20250280

ARKANSAS – The National Weather Service (NWS) has raised the severe weather risk for Friday, particularly across central and western Arkansas, as conditions continue to...

Weather

Major Flooding Forecasted for White River in Batesville and Surrounding Areas

Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 20250324

BATESVILLE, AR – A Flood Warning remains in effect for the White River at Batesville and Calico Rock, with major flooding expected over the weekend....

Regional/State Crime

Amber Alert Resolved: Missing Wisconsin Juvenile Found Safe in Nebraska

Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 3, 2025April 3, 20250647

OMAHA, NEBRASKA – Authorities have confirmed that Sophia Franklin, the juvenile at the center of an Amber Alert issued on February 3, 2025, has been...

Regional/State Crime

16th Judicial District Drug Task Force Seizes 11 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Cleburne County

Kenneth CookApril 1, 2025November 7, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 1, 2025November 7, 20250862

Cleburne County, AR – A major drug bust in Cleburne County has resulted in the seizure of 11 pounds of methamphetamine, thanks to a coordinated...

Weather

Arkansas Braces for Historic Flood Event: Flood Watch in Effect Through Sunday

Kenneth CookApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 1, 2025April 1, 20250567

A Particularly Dangerous Situation is unfolding across much of Arkansas as a prolonged period of heavy rainfall threatens to bring catastrophic flooding to the region....

Weather

Severe Weather and Historic Flooding Threaten Region This Weekend

Kenneth CookApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

by Kenneth CookApril 1, 2025April 1, 20250327

Residents across Northern Arkansas and Southeast Missouri should brace for a potentially dangerous weekend as a powerful storm system sets the stage for severe weather...

Regional/State Crime

Stone County Man Arrested for Felony Rape in Case Involving Pregnant 13-Year-Old

Kenneth CookMarch 31, 2025November 7, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 31, 2025November 7, 20250425

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. — A 24-year-old man is behind bars in Stone County, charged with felony rape after an investigation revealed he allegedly had sexual...