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Today in the news: Mistrial, acquittal for John Edwards

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Tomorrow's Weather Forecast

Friday 6/1/2012

Ozark Folk Center sponsoring a photography contest

Grab your cameras and head to the hills! The Ozark Folk Center State Park is sponsoring a photography contest.

Jones to entertain at next Bluesday Tuesday

KASU radio’s next “Bluesday Tuesday” concert artist is the Billy Jones Bluez Band, which has been entertaining audiences at casinos and blues clubs...

Signs of trauma not found in death

The decomposing body of a Grubbs man found May 21 showed “no signs of trauma,” Jackson County Sheriff David Lucas said recently.

UACCB announces Spring 2012 Chancellor's List

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

BATESVILLE - One hundred and four students have been named to the Spring 2012 Chancellor's List at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville.

Morning Jolt: 3-year-old kicked off plane

A 3-year-old boy who was being “cranky” and refused to put his seatbelt on was kicked off an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle before it took off. The...

UACCB announces Spring 2012 Dean's List

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

BATESVILLE - One hundred and fifty students have been named to the Spring 2012 Dean's List at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville.

Today in the news: 6-year-old doing well in spelling bee

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Tomorrow's Weather Forecast

Thursday 5/31/2012

Today's American Legion Games canceled

The George Kell Motors American Legion doubleheader scheduled for Wednesday, May 30 has been canceled due to inclement weather.

31st Annual Portfest Festival Schedule of events

31st Annual Portfest Festival

Early voting dates announced

Early voting for the Preferential Primary Runoff Election will be held in the Jackson County Courthouse June 5-11 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Morning Jolt: Radioactive bluefin tuna made it to US

Bluefin tuna – one of the largest fish in the world – that were in Japan when the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant leaked made it all the way across the...

Today in the news: Horrific ‘zombie’ attack likely caused by ‘bath salts’

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Tomorrow's Weather Forecast

Wednesday 5/30/2012

Jackson County Library announces free summer art camp

The Jackson County Library will feature a FREE Summer Art Camp each Saturday morning from June 9 through Aug. 11.

Gunshot wound not life-threatening for Newport man

A Newport man was transported - via helicopter - Friday, May 25 with what are considered to be non-life-threatening injuries after suffering a gunshot wound in the early morning...

Arkansas Weekly Gas Price Update

Arkansas, May 29- Average retail gasoline prices in Arkansas have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.30/g yesterday. This compares with the national...

Eds is lookin' good!

from:Lyon College

Eds is lookin' good!

Morning Jolt: Man sues ex-fianc�e

What would you do if you were jilted by your soon-to-be-spouse? One New York man is taking it to the extreme and suing his ex-fiancee even though she returned the $32,000 ring....

Today in the news: Remembering our fallen heroes

Special Memorial Day edition of Today in the News.

Morning Jolt: Honoring our Medal of Honor recipients

Three soldiers in the Afghanistan war and four in the Iraq war have been awarded the highest honor of all after sacrificing their lives: the Medal of Honor. (Three others from the...

This week: Moment of remembrance at 3 p.m.

Follow the link to see our look at what’s happening this week.

Week in review: Meet the balancing dog

Follow the link to see our roundup of the top national and international news stories of the week.

Today in the news: Escaped penguin captured

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

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Saturday 5/26/2012 Sunday 5/27/2012 Monday 5/28/2012

Augusta Days Car and Truck Show date set

The Augusta Days Car & Truck Show, sponsored by American Legion Post 166, will be held Saturday, May 26 at the First Baptist Church at North Third Street in downtown...

ACT prep course to be offered

An ACT Prep Course will be offered at Newport High School June 11-28. This course is a must for all college bound students and provides a no cost option to improve test scores as...

Morning Jolt: Dog refuses to leave dead partner

A male pit bull refused to leave his dead mate on a roadside in Phoenix, and a picture of the dogs went viral on Facebook. The female dog apparently was hit by a car,...

Harris Hospital plans Senior Circle New Orleans Trip

Harris Hospital Senior Circle along with Travel With Us from Jonesboro has a New Orleans vacation scheduled for June 27 through June 29 (three days and two...

Today in the news: Americans don’t use their full vacation time

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Tomorrow's Weather Forecast

Friday 5/25/2012

Annual Senior Health and Fitness Day set for May 25

On Friday, May 25, 2012 Harris Hospital will host the “Senior Health and Fitness day." Local organizations will provide a variety of activities and...

Bradford resident chosen as Teacher of the Year

The Arkansas Correctional School has awarded the Hurshell D. Qualls Teacher of the Year Award to John Carter, Instructor at the Grimes Unit in Newport.

Turner, Dickinson, Bryant earn primary victories

In the lone county-wide election during

Morning Jolt: Do you have any Bigfoot hair?

Researchers in Europe are looking for hair samples from Bigfoot, the yeti and other apelike creatures. Researchers at Oxford University and Lausanne Museum of Zoology plan to...

A Day to Remember in Newark

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Newark marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Today in the news: DC Comics superhero to come out of closet

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

City to observe holiday

The City of Newport Public Works Department will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

Jackson County Residents Embrace American Red Cross Disaster Training for Community Care

Jackson County community and business leaders plus local law enforcement gathered Tuesday night at the Tuckerman City Hall for the first of several American Red Cross trainings on...

Lyon College students say thank you to everyone that has made their education po...

from:Lyon College

Lyon College students say thank you to everyone that has made their education possible through donations to the college. Make your donations by June 30 for this fiscal year! Thank...

Morning Jolt: Stolen pig statue back home

A life-size statue of a pig that was stolen from a home near Cincinnati was found soon after it went on the lam. The pig was discovered in a field with an ear broken off...