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Community
How are Arkansas blood centers faring amid a national emergency blood shortage?
Community
'I eat everything and I'll drink anything' | San Antonio woman celebrates 100th birthday
Genevieve Najera dressed like a queen for her big day, excited for her next adventure this week: going on another cruise to Cozumel.
Local News
August proclaimed as Catfish Month in Arkansas
Gov. Sanders has established August as Catfish Month in Arkansas to celebrate the catfish industry's contributions to the state's economy and agricultural sector.
Local News
Gov. Sanders' office launches new 'Faith-Based Initiatives' website
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' office announced the launch of a new Faith-Based Initiatives website, which aims to unite faith communities across Arkansas.
Community Spotlight
United Way of Fort Smith area welcomes a new face
Maddie Stojanovic is a familiar face in Fort Smith. Now she's at the United Way. Daren visits with her about her new role.
Local News
19 train cars derailed in North Little Rock, officials say
The North Little Rock Fire Department confirmed that 14 train cars were derailed near Doyle Venable and MacArthur Drive.
Community
Iconic Fayetteville mural torn down, artist responds
The mural was first painted in 2020, after the old Veterans of Foreign Wars building on MLK was vandalized with a "white pride" message.
Heartwarming
Abandoned Yellow Lab finds forever home and a seat on a 'Pup Bus' after trying to catch a ride weeks earlier
Waylon was roaming the streets of Carnesville until a doggy daycare bus passed by and he decided to chase after it. A risky decision with a heartwarming ending.
Community
Divers discover sentimental item on bottom of lake, returns it to owner
Kendryx Nicley's father passed away in 2022. Recently, his late father's fishing pole sank to the bottom of a lake until a diver came to the rescue.
Community Spotlight
Van Buren Boys & Girls Club welcomes new Director
Ja'Cory Taylor is very familiar with the boys and girls club. Daren visits with him about his new role.
People
McDonald's owners surprise crew member with special award
Nate Coleman has worked at the Milan McDonald's for about three years and has made a positive impact on his community.
Local News
Planning underway for new Buc-ee's location in Arkansas
As city officials continue plans to establish the state's first Buc-ee's in Benton, a traffic flow plan is in the works near the gas station's proposed entrance.
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