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How You Can Donate to Help Victims of the Tornadoes
There are several ways you can help out. To donate to the Arkansas Red Cross, text “REDCROSS” to 90999 or to the Salvation Army, text “STORM” to 80888. Many places around Northwest Arkansas are also accepting donations. They’re asking for household items, toiletries, and bedding. Here’s a list of what they are accepting: bedding toiletries bottled water…
Volunteers Find Memories in Vilonia
Early this morning, more than 60 volunteers, who call themselves the Arkansas Dream Center, met at a Conway church and they went out to the worst hit parts of Vilonia, Arkansas to help pick up the pieces. Many of the people have no ties to the area or the people that live there. “As soon…
10 Killed After Tornadoes Slam Arkansas
Tornadoes tore through the central part of the United States today destroying cities in at least 3 different states. Local authorities have confirmed 11 deaths in Arkansas and one in Oklahoma. According to authorities damage is “widespread” after a tornado hit Mayflower, Arkansas and there are reports of numerous injuries. Damage is also significant in…
Senator Boozman Recovering After Heart Surgery
Senator Boozman is recovering today after an unexpected heart surgery Tuesday. Boozman was admitted to immediate surgery after he had chest and heart pains. The family had this to say about the incident.“We appreciate the prayers, kind words and well-wishes that have come from Arkansans and people all across the country. Our number one priority is making sure…
Lincoln Assistant Police Chief Arrested for Assault
A local cop is facing charges after an arrest over the weekend. According to a report, Lincoln assistant police chief, Tony Lee, was arrested after a fight with his wife in front of their children. Police say during the fight, Lee’s wife threw a measuring tape at him — ran into the house and locked the…
Chelsea Clinton Announces Pregnancy
Chelsea Clinton announced today that she is going to be a mom. Clinton broke the news of her pregnancy at a Women’s event in New York with Hillary Clinton, her mom. Chelsea says, “I just hope that I will be as good a mom to my child, hopefully children, as my mom was to me.” Clinton married…
Springfest 2014 Keeping Fayetteville Funky
Fayetteville will be getting a little funkier this weekend. Springfest began in 1983 by Dickson Street vendors as a way to celebrate the history and culture of Fayetteville. The festival features a pancake breakfast, live music, and the annual bed races where teams make their own racing beds and cruise them down Dickson Street. Here’s…
Lottery Drawing will Determine Food Trucks in Fayetteville
Owners of Food trucks who want to operate in public places around Fayetteville will have to submit their names by the end of April for a lottery drawing. New laws put in place in March will allow vendors the opportunity to use public parking spaces and city parks for their trucks. Only one-third of all…
Former Hog Pleads Not Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges
Former Razorback, Jarrett Lake plead not guilty today to felony animal cruelty charges. Fayetteville Animal Control responded last December to a call over animal abandonment in Lake’s rented home. When they arrived, they found a dead pit bull in the garage and another malnourished pit bull in the house. Lake will appear in front of the…
Fayetteville to Unveil New Emergency Alert System
The City of Fayetteville is launching a new alert system at a press conference this Friday at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lioneld Jordan will give details about the new Fayetteville alert system and how to sign up. It’s a free emergency alert service for Fayetteville residents, businesses, and people working or going to school in Fayetteville.…