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507 lbs of weed bound for Memphis seized in traffic stop; driver charged
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (111+ words) VAN BUREN, Ark. (WMC) - A California man is facing felony charges after a truck containing 507 pounds of marijuana en route to Memphis was busted during a traffic stop in Arkansas. Arkansas State Police has charged 47-year-old Armen Grigoryan with trafficking…...
$251 million Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (214+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas has another Powerball jackpot win, according to the game's posted draw results for Monday, March 2, 2026. The winning numbers were 2, 17, 18, 38, 62 and 20, and the Power Play was 2X. The drawing carried an estimated jackpot of $251 million, with a cash…...
One dead after crash on I-55 in Arkansas
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (72+ words) CRITTENDEN CO., Ark. (WMC) - One person is dead after a crash involving a car and a semi-truck in Crittenden County. The crash happened at the I-55 and I-40 interchange, It's unclear what circumstances led to the crash at this time. Traffic is…...
State police investigating Ark. mayor who became youngest Black mayor-elect in US after tip from FBI
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (97+ words) EARLE, Ark. (WMC) - Jaylen Smith, the 21-year-old mayor of Earle, Arkansas, is under state investigation. A spokesperson for Arkansas State Police confirmed Thursday that its Criminal Investigation Division is looking into allegations of Smith having inappropriate contact with a minor....
Applications open for Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their bills
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (78+ words) Applications open for Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their bills'Action News 5 Applications open for Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their bills Infant surrendered to Safe Haven Baby Box in Atoka Four arrested after Memphis-to-Southaven pursuit ends…...
Arkansas eliminates state grocery tax as residents notice savings
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (46+ words) Arkansas eliminates state grocery tax as residents notice savings'Action News 5 Arkansas eliminates state grocery tax as residents notice savings Organizers prepping balloons, floats for annual Fiesta Bowl parade SGMC Health celebrates its first baby born in 2026 Gilbert park ranger rescues…...
This Day in History: Arrest in ‘Creeping Bear’ murder case
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (101+ words) This Day in History: Arrest in "Creeping Bear" murder case'Action News 5 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On this day in history in 1902, Memphis Police arrested a man known as "Creeping Bear" in connection with a notorious murder case. The arrest marked a…...
Arkansas Grocery Tax Relief Act goes into effect January 1st
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (276+ words) WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - Arkansas shoppers will no longer pay state tax on groceries starting Thursday as the Grocery Tax Relief Act goes into effect January 1, 2026. Arkansas joins the majority of states by eliminating its state grocery tax, leaving just…...
Memphis Football head coach Ryan Silverfield expected to be named head coach at Arkansas, sources say
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (148+ words) MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - University of Memphis Football head coach Ryan Silverfield is expected to take the job vacancy at the University of Arkansas, according to sources. The job was initially accepted by University of South Florida head coach Alex Golesh,…...
97-year-old man loses home of 65 years after storms in Monette, Arkansas
11+ mon, 9+ hour ago (226+ words) It just cleared everything in five minutes," the Lake City resident, 97-years-old, recounted the tornado that tore through not only his home, but an entire community. 97-year-old man loses home of 65 years after storms in Monette, Arkansas MONETTE, Ark. (WMC)…...