Brett Rains
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Fort Smith, AR, United States
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SB401 would allow for rapid DNA testing in Arkansas
If approved, the law would allow DNA testing in as little as 90 minutes that would be compare results to state and national crime databases. → Read More
Education Secretary meets with NWA, River Valley superintendents
"I think we're going to see an immediate impact on improving learning," said Jacob Oliva, the AR Secretary of Education. → Read More
Arkansas passes Gov. Sanders' education bill
The Arkansas State Senate adopted an amendment to the Arkansas LEARNS Act Tuesday, sending the 145-page bill to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders for her signature. → Read More
Committee passes amendments to Arkansas LEARNS Act
Some high school students who oppose the bill were not allowed to share their thoughts with committee members. → Read More
House Education Committee hears from supporters and detractors of Learning Act bill
Nearly 100 people spoke to members of the legislative committee in Little Rock. → Read More
Arkansans give their thoughts on new Arkansas LEARNS bill
Arkansans give their thoughts on new Arkansas LEARNS bill → Read More
Crawford County library board appoints new interim library system Director
Crawford County library board appoints new interim library system Director → Read More
Full interviews with Colleen Nick & series director
Colleen Nick's daughter, Morgan Nick, disappeared from an Alma ballfield in 1995. She spoke with 40/29's Brett Rains about a new documentary series just release. → Read More
Crawford County library director gets severance pay
Deidre Gryzmala will receive $40,687.50 in severance pay, according to the ordinance passed by Crawford County Quorum Court members. → Read More
Gov. Sanders’ new education bill currently in draft process
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a new education plan for Arkansas last week. The bill is still being drafted but could be filed in a matter of days. → Read More
Road crews prepare for potential winter weather across NWA and the River Valley
ARDOT crews and the Fort Smith Street Department are pretreating streets and highways ahead of the winter storm. → Read More
Family glad to have closure after racial bullying incident on Lavaca school bus
"This was never about trying to ruin 13 and 14-year-old boys' lives. I wanted them to be held accountable for what they had done, and I want them to be educated and learn that this isn't OK, it's not alright," said Becky Burris after the final court hearing for the boys accused of harassing her daughter due to her race. → Read More
New Fort Smith legislator prepares for 2023 General Assembly in Little Rock
Zack Gramlich is a middle school coding teacher who's learning how to be a legislator and a new father. → Read More
River Valley legislators prepare for upcoming general assembly
Education is expected to be a top priority when legislators convene in Little Rock for the 2023 General Assembly. → Read More
Plumbers inundated with calls of frozen water pipes in Fort Smith and NWA
"It's nonstop right now, we're trying to work through and get everybody taken care of and get some water back on if we can," said Garrett Peek, with Mr. Rooter. → Read More
River Valley crews pretreat streets and highways
"Everybody's prepared to do what they're required to do. If it really gets bad, we'll go into three shifts, we'll work 24 hours a day around the clock," said Matt Meeker, director of Fort Smith streets and traffic control. → Read More
River Valley red kettles need some help for the Fort Smith Salvation Army
"A lot of it, we think, is because of inflation. All of them are bringing in cash but they're bringing in less collectively than they have in any year previous," said Bradley Hargis, captain of the Fort Smith Salvation Army. → Read More
New mental health court program is underway in Crawford County
The voluntary court program can help nonviolent offenders who have an untreated mental illness stay out of jail. → Read More
River Valley Relief appeals decision to revoke medical marijuana license
Alcoholic Beverage Control board members will decide if the Fort Smith-based cultivation facility will be allowed to keep its permit to legally produce medical marijuana. → Read More
Trial continues over Arkansas ban on care for trans youth
Initial proceedings are Monday in Little Rock for a trial challenging the state's ban on gender-affirming care for youth. → Read More