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Arkansas

Arkansas governor declares ‘state of emergency’ ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse

WASHINGTON (TND) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Friday as The Natural State prepares to host an influx of tourists for Monday’s solar eclipse. Specifically, Sander’s state of emergency is concerned with potential disruptions to commercial shipping and consumer goods in the state, from groceries and toiletries to livestock and […]

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Girl dies after icy crash in north Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A minor girl died in the early morning hours of Wednesday after the vehicle she was riding in lost control on the ice and crashed into a concrete culvert in far north Arkansas. According to a state police fatal crash report, the unidentified female died after the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 she […]

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All Arkansas state office buildings except for critical operations closed again Wednesday

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — For the second day in a row, all state office buildings except for critical operations will be closed Wednesday due to the likelihood of roads refreezing overnight following this weekend’s winter storm, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday. In a news release from her office, Sanders instructed state employees who […]

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Severe thunderstorm on Friday leaves destruction all across Hampton, Arkansas

HAMPTON, Ark. (KATV) — At about 5 a.m. Friday morning, a severe thunderstorm hit the city of Hampton, resulting in multiple homes being destroyed, power lines down, roof damage, elementary school roof damage, and the destruction of local businesses. According to Hampton city officials, there have been no reports of any injuries or causalities from […]

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36 Arkansas families recognized for a hundred years of farming legacy

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — More than 30 farms across Arkansas who have been owned by the same family for at least 100 years were inducted into the Century Farm Program at the Capitol Monday. The 36 farms located in 25 counties throughout the state were recognized by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Department of Agriculture […]

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Historic Russellville restaurant catches fire overnight

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Update 10:08 a.m. Police said East main street is back open and traffic can resume normally. If you plan on traveling on east main, please be observant of your surroundings so we do not cause traffic accidents. Original Story An overnight fire has left a historic Russellville restaurant destroyed. According to […]

City Council

Missoula City Council hears heated comments on urban camping emergency ordinance | #citycouncil

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Missoula City Council heard heated public comment late into the night Monday over an emergency ordinance about urban camping in the city. A ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court prohibits cities from enforcing bans on public camping if they do not have enough shelter space available. Council members discussed adopting an […]

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Former Mississippi State Senator dies in plane crash in AR, preliminary report released

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The pilot of a plane crash that happened in Washington County in May has been identified, and the preliminary report has been released. According to content partners at 40/29 News, the National Transportation Safety Board released a report on a plane crash that killed former Mississippi State Senator Johnny Morgan. The […]