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Three new members now elected to Conway school board

1 day ago | thv11.com | Chris Banks

CONWAY, Ark. — The Conway School Board announced the election of three new board members on Tuesday. Leo Cummings III, Barrett Perry, and Leona Walton were all named as the new board members to the school board. Here's a look at how the margins panned out: Cummings claimed the school board position one at large after claiming 60% of the vote in a race with Tami Marsh and Tyler Moses.
Arkansas measles cases increases to 6 | What we know so far

6 days ago | localmemphis.com | Chris Banks

ARKANSAS, USA — The Arkansas Department of Health announced that a fifth and sixth case of measles has been confirmed in the state. According to health officials, the most recent activity was reported in Faulkner County with the latest exposure spot being noted as Central Arkansas Pediatrics on May 5.
Sixth measles case confirmed in Arkansas | What we know

6 days ago | thv11.com | Chris Banks

ARKANSAS, USA — The Arkansas Department of Health announced this week that a fifth and sixth case of measles has been confirmed in the state. According to health officials, the most recent activity was reported in Faulkner County with the latest exposure spot being reported as Central Arkansas Pediatrics on May 5.
Hot Springs superintendent placed on administrative leave after husband's arrest

1 week ago | thv11.com | Chris Banks

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Hot Springs School District called a special second meeting on Friday where they placed superintendent Stephanie Nehus on administrative leave. This comes following an outcry from parents who called for the resignation, termination, or removal of Nehus after her husband Zachary Nehus was arrested earlier this week on a probation violation. Her husband was previously convicted in 2016 on counts of child sexual abuse materials.
Arkansas sheriff that was awaiting sentencing has been arrested again | What we know

1 week ago | 5newsonline.com | Chris Banks

Crime Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner has been arrested by the Little Rock FBI, according to an inmate roster listing on May 2. Author: Chris Banks (KTHV), Carter Thweatt Published: 3:31 PM CDT May 2, 2025 Updated: 5:55 PM CDT May 2, 2025 EL DORADO, Ark. — (Eds. note: The attached video is from February 2025.) Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner has been arrested again and is being held in Saline County, according to an inmate roster listing on May 2.
Two Arkansas teens facing murder charges following deadly shooting

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Chris Banks

CAMDEN, Ark — Two Arkansas teens have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that happened in Camden on April 26. The Camden Police Department identified 18-year-old Chris Arnold and 18-year-old Keegan Turner as the two suspects in the shooting. According to the Camden police, the incident happened around 6:10 p.m., with officers being dispatched to Lincoln Drive on reports of two people being shot.
Police seize 45 pounds of marijuana illegally being sold in Pine Bluff

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Chris Banks

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) announced on Thursday that they have seized 45 pounds of marijuana that was being illegally sold at local smoke shops.
AGFC advising people to not shelter 'abandoned' baby wild animals

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Chris Banks

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) shared a reminder on Wednesday, asking people to not shelter wild baby animals that they think have been abandoned by their parents. AGFC emphasized that sheltering fawn, rabbits, and other baby animals that you believe may have been abandoned can lead to "disaster" and in some cases can also be illegal too. "First and foremost, don’t assume that these animals have been abandoned.
Fourth measles case confirmed in Arkansas | What we know so far

2 weeks ago | localmemphis.com | Chris Banks

CONWAY, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced this week that a fourth case of measles has been confirmed in Arkansas. According to health officials, the case happened in Faulkner County and impacted an individual who wasn't fully vaccinated. ADH said that the person has no record of travel outside of Arkansas, which means that this case is the first reported case of community spread of measles in Arkansas this year.
Fourth positive measles case reported in Arkansas | What we know

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Chris Banks

CONWAY, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced this week that a fourth case of measles has been confirmed in Arkansas. According to health officials, the case happened in Faulkner County and impacted an individual who wasn't fully vaccinated. ADH said that the person has no record of travel outside of Arkansas, which means that this case is the first reported case of community spread of measles in Arkansas this year.