Category Archives: Local News

Teen missing from Logan County found safe in Oklahoma

Teen missing from Logan County found safe in Oklahoma

A Logan County teenager whose disappearance prompted an AMBER Alert on Friday night has been found safe after sheriff’s deputies in Oklahoma briefly pursued the vehicle she and another missing teen were in, authorities said Saturday. Trixie Studer, 14, was found safe and in the company of another 14-year-old, Sam Smith, who had been reported…read more »

Massive housing project begins in Northeast Arkansas town

Massive housing project begins in Northeast Arkansas town

A massive housing project is underway for a town in Northeast Arkansas, and with jobs surrounding the town, locals see big opportunities. Construction began at the corner of Church and Memphis Street in Tyronza on Oct. 6 through 12. Around 65 acres of land will turn into future homes and apartments. The project will be…read more »

Arkansas State Fair ride leaves kids stuck upside down

Arkansas State Fair ride leaves kids stuck upside down

Ally Metzger recorded a cell phone video on Saturday afternoon at the Arkansas State Fair, showing her 11-year-old and 8-year-old kids stuck upside down on the X Drive Carnival Ride. “There’s a bunch of people trying to get the right to spin, and they would get it almost halfway down. Then it would go right…read more »

LSU vs. Arkansas 70th installment in the Battle for the Golden Boot

LSU vs. Arkansas 70th installment in the Battle for the Golden Boot

No. 8 LSU travels to face Arkansas Saturday evening in one of the SEC’s most fascinating clashes during a loaded Week 8 slate. The Tigers are coming off a huge win against Ole Miss, which served as a tremendous boon for their College Football Playoff hopes (the Tigers are currently getting +135 betting odds to make the CFP, according to Fanatics Sportsbook), while the Razorbacks…read more »

Help now available for Arkansans impacted by SNAP benefit thefts

Help now available for Arkansans impacted by SNAP benefit thefts

Arkansans who get food assistance through SNAP and have had their benefits stolen can now request to have that money added back into their accounts. For people who are a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, you can imagine that money is already tight.  Now, scammers have been making things a lot…read more »

Who won Emmy Awards for 2024? See the full list of winners and nominees

Who won Emmy Awards for 2024? See the full list of winners and nominees

“Hacks” and “Shōgun” won big at the 2024 Emmy Awards as the best in television was honored Sunday night. FX’s “The Bear” came into the night with 23 nominations, the most ever for a comedy series, and took home awards for best lead actor, best supporting actor and actress and best comedy series. But it was…read more »

Sean “Diddy” Combs arrested, charged with sex trafficking in federal indictment

Sean “Diddy” Combs arrested, charged with sex trafficking in federal indictment

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. The charges were revealed after the hip-hop mogul was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York the night before, multiple law enforcement sources told CBS News, in connection with an ongoing…read more »

Springfield Community Flocks To Support Haitian Restaurants In Light Of Trump Rumors

Springfield Community Flocks To Support Haitian Restaurants In Light Of Trump Rumors

Community members took part in the act of “organized love” on Sept. 13. The Springfield, Ohio, community has come together to uplift local Haitian restaurants and businesses following viral rumors about immigrants eating pets. What started as a baseless Facebook post emerged as a topic during the U.S. Presidential Debate. At the Sept. 10 event, GOP nominee…read more »