Matt Sewell
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LIVE NOW: Senator Amy Klobuchar live in Maumelle talking about her campaign
UPDATE: Senator Amy Klobuchar is in Maumelle to speak on her campaign. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Amy For America today announced that Senator Amy Klobuchar will campaign in Fargo, North Dakota, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Little Rock, Arkansas on Sunday, February 23. According to a released by Klobuchar’s campaign, she will attend a Little Rock Grassroots event […] → Read More
Man found shot inside Russellville gas station
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – An early morning shooting that left a man injured is under investigation. While the victim was found inside a local gas station, police say that’s not where the incident happened, reports our content partner River Valley Now. Officers were called to the Pilot Travel Center on Highway 331 around 12:30 a.m. Monday […] → Read More
West Memphis police searching for 5-year-old boy
WEST MEMPHIS — West Memphis Police are searching for a 5-year-old boy, Zavyian Crawford. They believed he walked off from Faulk Elementary as school was dismissed around 2:50 p.m. He was wearing a red shirt that had a teddy bear on the front, blue jeans with holes around the knees, → Read More
Ward Police Department receives donated K9 first aid and narcan kit
WARD, Ark. — Ward K9 Officer Bennie is a little safer today thanks to Protecting K9 Heroes, a non-profit organization (), based in Gleenwood, IL. which donated a K9 First Aid Kit and Narcan Kit to the Ward Police Department. The kits, valued at $100.00 each will be used should Bennie be injured or inadvertently […] → Read More
Arkansas Levee Task Force Presents Final Report to Governor Hutchinson
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News release) – The Arkansas Levee Task Force has presented its final report with recommendations to improve monitoring and maintenance of the state’s levee system, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a press conference on Tuesday. In the past six months, the Arkansas Levee Task Force has analyzed the current condition of the […] → Read More
UAMS to offer free 4-week stop smoking support group starting Jan. 15
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News release) — A free four-week program sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is ready to help smokers kick the habit. The small-group Stop Smoking Support Group will be offered from noon-1 p.m. for four Wednesdays starting Jan. 15 in the Strauss McCaskill Classroom on the 10th floor […] → Read More
Forrest City students win statewide fall youth poster contest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News release) – The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB) announced three students from Forrest City won the KAB’s fall Great Arkansas Cleanup Youth Poster Contest. Stewart Elementary students Brandi Mathis, Katelynn Hendrix and Jadyn Echols were presented winning certificates, You “Otto” Not Litter t-shirts, KAB notebook and Otto swag by KAB’s mascot […] → Read More
Fatal pedestrian accident Monday night on I-30 West, I-630 West
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — According to Arkansas State Police a man was hit while running around 5:45 p.m. Monday night. A vehicle hit James E Phillips, 64 of Little Rock who was wearing dark clothing and running east to west on the interstate. After Phillips was hit a second vehicle hit him on the ground, […] → Read More
Silver Alert activated for missing Fayetteville man
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA) — The Department of Veterans Affairs has requested the activation of an Arkansas Silver Alert for a local man who’s been reported missing. Brett Kevin Bullock, 59, was last known to be at 100 North College Ave., near the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital. When last seen, he was wearing blue jeans […] → Read More
Rock band Kansas brings anniversary tour to Arkansas in May 2020
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A rock band that rose to fame in the 1970’s is getting set for a new road tour that will bring them to Arkansas in May 2020. America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will perform at Robinson Center on Saturday, May 30 on the final leg of their popular Point of […] → Read More
Update: Man shot and killed in Hot Springs identified
Update:HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Police have released the name of a man who was found shot to death on Monday night. The Hot Springs Police Department issued an update on the killing Tuesday morning and identified the victim as Cory Gibson, 39. The incident happened around 6 p.m. on Chapel Street. The HSPD says its […] → Read More
Newsfeed Now for September 24: Woman bites Camel’s testicles; Justin Bieber ‘disappointed’ by Arkansas QB’s decision
On Newsfeed Now for September 24, the conversation began in Louisiana. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office, a Florida woman bit the testicles of a local camel at a truck stop petting zoo and was ultimately cited for criminal trespassing. WVLA’s Crystal Whitman reports. For the full story: CLICK HERE or watch the video […] → Read More
Newsfeed Now for September 18: Nail salon confrontation goes viral; K-State random act of kindness
On Newsfeed Now for September 18, the conversation began in Louisiana. With over 100,000 views on social media, one Winnsboro father is going viral in a video posted over the weekend. After what was supposed to be a day of fun for his daughter, getting her nails done for her cheer leading event. KTVE’s Brian […] → Read More
Newsfeed Now for September 17: Crosswalk video goes viral; Arkansas model inspires others
On Newsfeed Now for September 17, the conversation began in Tyler, TX. A video went viral over the weekend showing a student, 12 years old, trying to cross the street after school, but having to dodge cars as he made his way across the street. KETK’s Karah Rucker reports. For the full story: CLICK HERE […] → Read More
Newsfeed Now for September 13: Rare Harvest Moon; Democratic Debate wrap
On Newsfeed Now for September 13th, the conversation began with a rare harvest moon. It’s something that happens only once every couple of decades: a full moon on Friday the 13th. KLRT meteorologist and anchor Pat Walker joined the conversation. For the full story: CLICK HERE or watch the video above. Today’s other stories with […] → Read More
Newsfeed Now for September 12: Man rides on top of moving car; Proposed ban on e-cigarette flavorings
On Newsfeed Now for September 12, the conversation began in Nashville, TN. Cell phone video shows a man blowing kisses at passing drivers and appearing to do pull-ups while on top of a moving car in Madison. WKRN’s Brie Thiele joins the conversation. For the full story: CLICK HERE or watch the video above. Today’s […] → Read More
Newsfeed Now for September 10: Google Investigation; Legally blind athlete inspires others
On Newsfeed Now for September 10, the conversation began with an investigation into tech-giant Google. Dozens of Republican and Democratic attorneys general are teaming up to investigate Google. Specifically they’re looking into whether the tech giant is a monopoly and violating US anti-trust laws. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge joins the conversation. For the full […] → Read More
Newsfeed Now for September 6: Dorian makes landfall; Chickens for the homeless
On Newsfeed Now for September 6, the conversation began in the Bahamas. When Hurricane Dorian began spiraling towards the Bahamas, Darla Clement was in the Abaco Islands, managing her family’s resort. When the category five hurricane slammed the coast, her family lost all contact. She is now on her way home. KLFY’s Neale Zeringue joins […] → Read More
Newsfeed Now for September 5: Dorian slams the Carolinas; NFL’s 100th season kicks off
On Newsfeed Now for September 5, the conversation began in South Carolina. Dorian is lashing the Carolinas with strong winds and rain as it churns in the Atlantic Ocean Thursday morning. KLFY meteorologist Chris Cozart joined the conversation. For the full story: CLICK HERE or watch the video above. Today’s other stories with scroll to […] → Read More
Newsfeed Now for September 4: Walmart changes gun policies; Zeke gets a big deal
On Newsfeed Now for September 4, the conversation began in Bentonville, Arkansas. Walmart has changed its gun policies in response to recent mass shootings. The world’s largest retailers will be discontinuing sales of short-barrel rifle and handgun ammunition, and it’s halting handgun sales in Alaska. KNWA’s Tavares Jones joins the conversation. For the full story: […] → Read More