VILONIA, Ark. – A day lifelong local of Vilonia, Fred Weaver, says changed his life forever, when an ef-4 tornado tore through his beloved hometown, and destroyed his home. Yet today his home sits in the very place that he could've lost his life at 10 years ago. Fred Weaver says with the help of God, family, and friends, he's standing tall and back on his feet. Vilonia continues to heal after being hit by deadly EF-4 tornado 9 years ago  “It's something I'll never forget, I lost everything,” Weaver said. The day forever imprinted in his mind. “I was standing on the end of the porch, and I ..read more

EL PASO, Ark. – They are words that Regina Wood will never forget, the last messages sent to her by her son Jeff Hunter as a tornado bore down on him. “Goodbye Mama,” he wrote. “It’s heading right for me.” The ten years that have passed since have been tough for Regina and the other survivors of those tornadoes that stormed through central Arkansas on April 27, 2014. “I got a text saying “Mama, I’m so scared,’” she recalled. “I would have given anything, anything, my life, to save his.” Vilonia continues to heal after being hit by deadly EF-4 tornado 9 years ago  Now through melody, this ..read more

JACKSONVILLE, Ark. – The Jacksonville Police Department has made a second arrest in connection with a shooting at a park that left two people injured Tuesday night. Authorities said Kenell Scott of Jacksonville was arrested in connection with the shooting. Jacksonville police arrest suspect in Galloway Park shooting investigation JPD officials said this is still an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Police Department at 501-982-3191 or after hours at 501-985-2802 ..read more

VILONIA, Ark. – The nine-year-old memories of Abby Harper never left the woman who is now 19. The nine-year-old memories of Abby Harper never left the woman now 19. The 2014 EF-4 tornado which stretched dozens of miles across Arkansas taking 16 lives in Pulaski, Faulkner, and White Counties took her Vilonia home. Vilonia continues to heal after being hit by deadly EF-4 tornado 9 years ago  She remembers the water being sucked from the sink and toilet before she was hit in the head by debris. She woke up in her yard, carried half an acre away from the bathroom her family was cowe ..read more

LITTLE ROCK -- The third Arkansas commitment of the John Calipari era as Head Hog is now on the board as uber-talented 2024 5-star prospect Johnuel "Boogie" Fland pledged to the Razorbacks on Thursday. Fland began his Arkansas visit on Wednesday, April 24, before committing to Calipari and the Hoop Hogs a day later. Fland (6-2 combo guard, Archbishop Stepinac High School in New York, ESPN national No. 15 / 5-star prospect) signed with Kentucky in the early November period but recently asked for a release from his national letter of intent after Calipari left the Wildcats after 15 sea ..read more

VILONIA, Ark. – The nine-year-old memories of Abby Harper never left the woman who is now 19. The 2014 EF-14 tornado which stretched dozens of miles across Arkansas taking 16 lives in Pulaski, Faulkner, and White Counties took her Vilonia home. Vilonia continues to heal after being hit by deadly EF-4 tornado 9 years ago  She remembers the water being sucked from the sink and toilet before she was hit in the head by debris. She woke up in her yard, carried half an acre away from the bathroom her family was cowering. "I don't ride roller coasters anymore because all the jerking sc ..read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - For one Arkansas State Police recruit, law enforcement has been in his life since even before he was born and now his dreams of carrying on that tradition have come true. Dillon Pigue graduated from the Arkansas State Police Academy in Little Rock on Thursday. He was one of the recruits chosen from a pool of 230 applicants. “I have waited 30 years to put this uniform on, it's surreal for me,” Pigue said.  Stone County Sheriff’s Office honoring fallen deputy’s legacy Although the two never had a chance to meet face-to-face, they will not only share a bond with having th ..read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - New details are emerging as Little Rock police continue to investigate an armed robbery-turned-shooting that happened Wednesday. On Thursday morning, a police report from the incident identified Chad Green as the suspect who allegedly tried to rob an armored truck driver at a bank ATM in Little Rock. Community reacts to Tuesday night shooting at Jacksonville park AGFC officials said they are unable to release the bodycam footage that was requested at this time due to an “ongoing undisclosed criminal investigation ..read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A Little Rock woman named in a multi-state body-parts-selling case changed her pleading to guilty Thursday in federal court. Court records show Candace Chapman Scott pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and interstate transport of stolen property before Judge Brian Miller in the Eastern District of Arkansas court. These were two of the 12 counts listed against Scott related to her selling body parts sent to her Little Rock mortuary services employer for cremation. Body parts sold online were donated to research, Arkansas hospital says A spokesperson for the pro ..read more

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Police said one man was arrested in connection to a recent North Little Rock shooting death, with more arrests expected. Officials with the North Little Rock Police Department said 28-year-old Roderick Fondren was arrested and is now facing charges in connection with the April 18 shooting death of 29-year-old Deonte Lambert in the 1700 block of Locust Street ..read more