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Large Diamond Found in Arkansas Park
One Louisiana man didn’t win the lottery, but it may seem like it after what he found at the crater of diamonds. In his first time to the park, Dean Filppula found his first diamond. A 2-carat yellow diamond. Filppula dug for over three hours before finding the diamond. Jeweler Greg Johnson says that Filppula…
Three Winners for Half a Billion Dollar Powerball drawing.
Three winning tickets were sold in Wednesday’s $564 million dollar Powerball drawing. None of the winning tickets have been claimed yet. Winning tickets were sold in Texas, North Carolina and Puerto Rico. The stores that sold the tickets will also receive a million dollars.
Tontitown Treasurer Arrested for Theft
The treasurer for the City of Tontitown has been arrested on charges of theft today. Alicia Marie Collins is being held after being charged with the theft of over $25,000 in property and over $1,000 in services. Police say the investigation is ongoing and that they could discover that more money was stolen.
Police Warn Students About Car Break-Ins on Campus
Lot 40 on campus has been a target for thieves. Two cars were broken into late Sunday night north of Hotz Hall. Police believe these cars were targeted because their doors were left unlocked. Students are warned to be on the lookout for suspicious activity. The following tips can be used to protect your car from…
New Check Scam Across Arkansas
There’s a new scam going around the state. If someone sends you a check to deposit into your account with instructions to wire money to another person, do not do it. The checks are worthless and if you send the money, your account will be reduced by the amount of the check. If you feel…
Arkansas Senate Passes Anti-Discrimination Law Ban
Local governments will no longer be able to make their own anti-discrimination laws. The House of Local Affairs Committee voted 12 to 6 today in favor of a bill that would stop local governments from creating laws that prohibit discrimination on a basis not stated in state law. The bill passed the Senate with a…
Police Identify Fayetteville Murder Suspect
Police have identified a suspect in the murder of a homeless man back in January. The victim’s body was found in the woods south of campus near the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Razorback Road. Police say that they will make the decision on whether to release the suspect’s name later this week.…
Arkansas Senate Creating Anti-Discrimination Law Ban
A new bill is gaining speed in the Arkansas State Senate that would ban local governments from creating their own anti-discrimination laws. State senator Bart Hester of cave springs sponsored the bill. The bill passed in the senate and now heads to the house. If this bill is approved, Arkansas would only be the second…
Flu Deaths Rising in Arkansas
The death toll in Arkansas from the flu is continuing to rise. The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed that 35 people have died from the flu since late September. Over 21,000 cases of the flu have been reported and around 60% of cases were in teens and children ages 18 years and younger.
Brian Williams Taking a Temporary Leave
Brian Williams is temporarily stepping away from NBC Nightly News. This decision comes as the network conducts an internal investigation into his reporting. Over the past 12 years the NBC anchor has repeated a changing story about his time in Iraq. Williams claimed he was on a helicopter that was shot down in 2003. Turns…