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Four educators named Arkansas Teacher of the Year semi-finalists

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.
People

Beloved Arkansas police officer L.C. 'Buckshot' Smith dies at 95

L.C. Smith, whose friends called him "Buckshot," died on Thursday. He was Arkansas's oldest working police officer when he retired in 2023 after a 65-year career.
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Arkansas native qualifies for Team USA in Paralympic Games

Kaitlin Bounds of Russellville will go to Paris, France to represent the country on Team USA's Paralympic track and field team.
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Tommy Robinson who made headlines as Arkansas sheriff, congressman dies at 82

Tommy Robinson, who made headlines as a controversial Arkansas sheriff and later a congressman, has died at the age of 82.
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Former Arkansas State Senator Joyce Elliott hospitalized after suffering stroke

Former Arkansas State Senator Joyce Elliott's family confirmed that she is recovering after suffering a recent stroke while on a trip to Dallas, Texas.
People

'A historical crowning' | Both Miss Georgia winners are Black women for the first time

After almost 80 years, both of Georgia's representatives at the Miss America level are Black women.
Crime

‘She was our family rock’: Daughter of victim reflects on Arkansas mass shooting

Shirley Taylor was a victim in the Fordyce grocery store mass shooting, and her daughter is navigating the pain of losing who she called her best friend.
Local News

8 new members to be inducted into Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame

Eight jazz artists and executives from across the Natural State will be inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame for their support and contributions to the arts.
Columnists

Three generations and the gift of time: A Bibb family story retold for Father's Day

Leon Bibb cherishes a pocket watch that no longer tells time, but reminds him of his father and grandfather whenever he holds it.
Local News

Arkansas teens win national songwriting contest, receive trip of a lifetime

Winning a national contest isn’t easy, but these two Little Rock teens topped the competition and are celebrating with a scholarship and a memorable trip.
Military News

104-year-old veteran earns Legion of Honor Medal in France

Ed Berthold was given the award on the 80th anniversary of D-Day on the beaches of Normandy.