FBI offering reward for Arkansas mass shooting suspect
The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 19-year-old Kemarie Tyrone Johnson, who is wanted for two counts of capital murder, nine counts of attempted capital murder, and one count of terrorism in connection to the April 13 mass shooting at 5th Avenue Park in Conway, Arkansas.
Otter Creek church holds community event
The weather cooperated for a community outreach event on Saturday morning at Otter Creek.
Woman killed in shooting near church in Bryant, man arrested
BRYANT, Ark. – Police in Bryant arrested a man who is accused of shooting and killing a woman near a church overnight. According to the Bryant Police Department, dispatchers received a call around 2:15 a.m. of a stolen vehicle on South Reynolds Road near First Southern Baptist Church. However, after arriving at the...
AGFC lists fish attractors for anglers
As the summer sun drives most creatures to shady areas for a little cooler environment, fish are on the move to find a little comfort in the deepest cover where they can comfortably live. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has a list of thousands of fish attractors on its website to help anglers keep in touch with...
First woman to serve as Arkansas Senate secretary prepares for retirement
Ann Cornwell has been the soundtrack of the Arkansas Senate for decades. Standing behind a lectern in the well, Cornwell has read thousands of bills, resolutions and governor’s letters and recited senators’ names as they cast their votes. The first and only woman to be Secretary of the Senate and its director,...
Arkansas caregivers among millions nationwide facing multiple challenges
A new report shows 63 million Americans are caregivers, taking care of a spouse, parents or child. According to the Arkansas Caregiver Resource Guide, more than 500,000 Arkansans are 65 years old or older and 60% of family caregivers are women. The Caring in the U.S. report by AARP and...
Arkansas Board of Corrections member tells legislators a 3,000-bed prison is not needed
Arkansas Board of Corrections member Lee Watson has sent an email to legislators and other members of the BOC, opposing the proposed 3,000-bed prison for the state and calling for a more prudent path forward.
Average gas prices in Arkansas rise 5 cents
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Natural State rose 5.2 cents last week. According to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 1,826 stations in Arkansas, the average price is $2.79 a gallon. That’s unchanged from a month ago and 28.7 cents lower than...
Arkansas State Police sergeant honored nationally for child protection work
Fort Smith, Ark. – Sgt. Matt Foster of the Arkansas State Police has been named the 2024 Law Enforcement Partner of the Year by the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF), recognizing his exceptional efforts to safeguard vulnerable children across the state and beyond. In a statement announcing the...
2 found dead at Devil’s Den State Park; suspect at large
Arkansas State Police are investigating a double homicide after a man and woman were found dead July 26 on a trail at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County.
