Franklin holding new city hall topping out ceremony
Franklin holding new city hall topping out ceremony
May 22, 2026Open source
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Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?
President Donald Trump made inroads with Latino voters in 2024, earning support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House.
May 22, 2026Open source
Detective speaks on abuse case involving two adopted children, mothers charged with felonies
The parents of two adopted children are facing serious allegations of child abuse, after the children ran away and got help earlier this week.
May 21, 2026Open source
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith among performers for July 4 concert on Ben Franklin Parkway
City officials have revealed who will rock the crowd on the Ben Franklin parkway during Philadelphia's 4th of July celebration.
May 21, 2026Open source
Columbus man sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison for dogfighting, drug distribution
Joel Brown admitted to keeping 11 pit bull-type dogs for fighting in Franklin County, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
May 21, 2026Open source
Christina Aguilera headlines Philadelphia's 4th of July concert on Ben Franklin Parkway
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, The Roots, and more will perform on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as Philadelphia celebrates American's 250th birthday on Jul...
May 21, 2026Open source
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, Jill Scott to headline Phily's July 4 concert Philadelphia natives Will Smi...
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
May 21, 2026Open source
Christina Aguilera to perform at this year's 4th of July concert on the Parkway
Christina Aguilera will be among the performers at this year’s 4th of July celebration on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
May 21, 2026Open source
City unveils lineup for 4th of July concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway
The City of Philadelphia will unveil Thursday the lineup for its Fourth of July celebration on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
May 21, 2026Open source
Franklin County parents charged after adopted children report abuse, court docs say
Two children were found with injuries consistent with physical abuse after briefly going missing Monday night, according to court documents.
May 20, 2026Open source
3 people injured after being rescued from sandbar at Franklin Park in Plainfield
Around 9 p.m., Plainfield Fire Territory crews responded to a report for a water rescue incident at Franklin Park, West Main Street and North Center Street.
May 20, 2026Open source
University of Pennsylvania holds 270th Commencement Ceremony
University of Pennsylvania holds 270th Commencement ceremony at Franklin Field in University City
May 18, 2026Open source
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Arkansas prosecutor rules Izard County deputy justified in deadly shooting
Arkansas prosecutor rules Izard County deputy justified in deadly shooting
May 2, 2026Open source
Izard County deputy’s fatal shooting of Mountain Home man ruled justified
An Izard County deputy's fatal shooting of a man last month has been ruled justified by a prosecutor, the Arkansas State Police said Friday.
May 2, 2026Open source
Sage Partners releases first quarter Northwest Arkansas market report
Cushman & Wakefield / Sage Partners in Rogers said the commercial real estate market in Northwest Arkansas remained strong in the first quarter of 2026, acco...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Fayetteville police searching for missing 9-year-old child
Aaron Hill, 9, was reportedly last seen near Happy Hollow Elementary School at around 4 p.m., Friday, May 15.
May 16, 2026Open source
On again-off again courtroom trial drama resolved with guilty plea for meth distribution
The on again, off again saga of a North Little Rock man accused of methamphetamine distribution that was set for trial, then a plea hearing, then derailed by...
May 16, 2026Open source
Applications due June 1 for Foresters for the Future Scholarship at UAM
By way of a partnership between the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas at Monticello, the Foresters for the Future Scholarship i
May 15, 2026Open source
Fort Smith police warn of safety risk after social media reports of 'splatter gun' gatherings
Fort Smith Police warn of minors from local schools planning "splatter gun" gatherings.
May 15, 2026Open source
Higher diesel fuel prices are beginning to take a toll on local trucking companies
One Fort Smith company is doing all it can to avoid passing the increased costs on to its customers.
May 15, 2026Open source
FRONT BURNER | OPINION: Homemade strawberry jam with just fruit, sugar and lemon juice
Ripe Arkansas strawberries wait for no one. Especially with the weather we've had lately. The rain and cool weather have meant slow ripening, but also (seemi...
May 13, 2026Open source
Leave ‘abandoned’ wildlife where you find it
Many species of wildlife have their young in spring, and many well-meaning Arkansans regularly call the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to report deer fawn...
May 13, 2026Open source
Central Arkansas Water details Google's data center demand
New details about water demands from Google's proposed data center at the Port of Little Rock and the AVAIO data center in eastern Pulaski County were releas...
May 13, 2026Open source
A-State student receives scholarship to study in Taiwan
One Arkansas State University student will spend her summer abroad after being awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
May 12, 2026Open source
Jonesboro woman sentenced to 6 months in jail for fatal 2022 crash
A Jonesboro woman will spend six months in jail for running a stop sign and causing a fatal crash four years ago.
May 12, 2026Open source
Little Rock police searching for missing teenager
The Little Rock Police Department is searching for 17-year-old Nevaeh Piggee, who was last seen near southwest Little Rock.
May 12, 2026Open source
ASMSA, Jessieville student artists put Garland County on congressional stage
Two Garland County students recently earned recognition in Arkansas' Fourth Congressional District art competition.
May 12, 2026Open source
Batesville senior awarded K8 Arkansas State Scholarship
GMR8 Anchor Charles McCary surprised Greene County Tech senior Reagan Savage with a $10,000 scholarship.
May 12, 2026Open source
Registration required for free dog spay-neuter clinic at North Little Rock Animal Shelter
A free spay and neuter canine clinic will take place Friday, May 15, at the North Little Rock Animal Shelter with requirements pet owners are urged to follow.In
May 12, 2026Open source
Groundbreaking for project to honor Arkansas musicians
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday (May 11) in North Little Rock for a pavilion in Argenta Plaza that will eventually house statues and busts of influ...
May 12, 2026Open source
French Hill explains HUD takeover of Little Rock Housing Authority
It's been just a week since the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development took over the Little Rock Housing Authority, also known as the Metropolitan Hou
May 12, 2026Open source
High-speed chase ends with crash into North Little Rock mini mart
The North Little Rock Police Department is currently at the scene of a crash that happened at a mini mart in North Little Rock.
May 11, 2026Open source
Alleged Florida State shooter was ‘co-conspiring’ with ChatGPT, new lawsuit alleges
The family of one of the victims of last year’s mass shooting at Florida State University have filed a lawsuit against the artificial intelligence chatbot...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Sheriff: Man threatened Walmart mass shooting if hantavirus led to lockdown
An Arkansas man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a Walmart if the country went into another lockd...
May 20, 2026Open source
Tennessee baseball advances in SEC Tournament with 11-6 win over South Carolina
The Vols will play Arkansas in the second round of the tournament on Wednesday.
May 20, 2026Open source
Video shows toddler escaping overturned car following mom's police chase: Watch
A video captures the moment a toddler emerges from an overturned vehicle after his mother led Arkansas State Police on a chase that ended with the car flipping.
May 19, 2026Open source
Loose Caboose Festival returns to Paragould for 26th year
The Loose Caboose festival returned to Paragould this weekend for its 26th year, drawing thousands of people to downtown for rides, food and entertainment.
May 16, 2026Open source
Congress for the New Urbanism speaker touts the technology of playgrounds
Scholar and sociologist Eric Klinenberg stressed the importance of the spaces and places where people meet and interact as a new concept for infrastructure t...
May 16, 2026Open source
Fayetteville police searching for missing 9-year-old child
Aaron Hill, 9, was reportedly last seen near Happy Hollow Elementary School at around 4 p.m., Friday, May 15.
May 16, 2026Open source
Three dead in Franklin County after reported double homicide, standoff
According to KDYN Radio, Crawford County Sheriff Johnny Crocker says the double homicide and fatal standoff occurred on Cat Holler Road on Friday evening.
May 16, 2026Open source
Pulaski County Fair opens!
The Pulaski County Fair kicks off tonight!The fair is set to last from May 15 to May 24.
May 16, 2026Open source
Five CADC giveaways across six counties require photo ID, proof of residency
The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) is hosting several free food giveaways over the coming weeks.The first of those five distribution events takes p
May 16, 2026Open source
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