Phil Reed

Weekday Morning Co-Anchor at KHBS/KHOG-TV (Rogers, AR)

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Razorbacks fans rally to see team off to College World Series

2 weeks ago | 4029tv.com | Phil Reed

Arkansas fans gathered Wednesday to send off the Razorbacks baseball team as they prepare to chase a championship in Omaha. Some fans arrived early to show their support, with many expressing that this is a special team. "I think how they come together as a team, they fish together, they go to Bible study together, they just do everything together and I think that bounds them tighter and tighter into a team and helps them play better," said Randy Goad, a fan.
Poteau Valley Improvement Authority almost out of water

1 month ago | 4029tv.com | Phil Reed

Officials with the Poteau Valley Improvement Authority say they are almost out of water. They say the main tanks are empty. The reserves are also almost out. The company provides water for two-thirds of the homes and businesses in LeFlore County. More than 4,300 customers were without power as of 8:20 a.m. Monday, according to poweroutage.us.This is a developing story. We will have more updates as we learn more.
Arkansas corrections website adds Franklin County prison project details

1 month ago | 4029tv.com | Phil Reed

The Arkansas Department of Corrections has added a page to its website that explains the Franklin County prison project.Gov.
City of Little Flock rebuilding almost a year after tornadoes

2 months ago | 4029tv.com | Phil Reed

It has been almost a year since the May 26 storms, and the city of Little Flock still does not have a city hall. Little Flock’s City Hall was destroyed after a tree fell on the building. Little Flock Mayor Jeff Van Sickler says it has been a slow process getting everything in place for a new city hall. Little Flock City Council just approved starting negotiations with Nabholz Construction. It still does not know the full price tag for rebuilding.
Arkansas bill to remove slavery ban exceptions dies in committee

2 months ago | 4029tv.com | Phil Reed

A bill to remove exceptions on Arkansas's slavery ban has died in committee, Rep. Jay Richardson, the bill's sponsor, told 40/29 News. The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee ranked other amendments ahead of his to potentially go on a ballot for voters. House Bill 1002 would have amended the Arkansas Constitution to repeal the exception to the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude. The constitution allows the acts if they are punishment for a crime.
Arkansas bill would put audio recording devices in school locker rooms

Mar 21, 2025 | 4029tv.com | Phil Reed

An Arkansas lawmaker is trying to clear up some confusion with a bill he introduced that would put audio recording devices in public school locker rooms and dressing rooms.Rep. Keith Brooks introduced House Bill 1866. He named it Eli's Law, after an Arkansas child who was assaulted.Here's how to track a bill through the State House and State Senate.Brooks said the bill would prevent bullying and hazing.He said the audio would be backed up on a storage device.
Former Cave Springs Doctor pleads guilty to sexual assault

Mar 5, 2025 | 4029tv.com | Phil Reed

A former Cave Springs pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault in Washington County. Adam Maass was an endocrinologist. Maass was sentenced to 12 years of supervised probation. He also can’t seek another medical license, and he has until April 25thto give up the one he has. Police say the assaults happened from 2020-2022. Maass previously took a plea deal to get his sexual assault charges in Benton County dropped.
Anti-slavery amendment introduced in Arkansas legislature

Mar 4, 2025 | 4029tv.com | Phil Reed

There’s language in the Arkansas Constitution that has exceptions for slavery or involuntary servitude, but a bill recently filed in the Arkansas House is looking to erase that. House Bill 1002 would amend the Arkansas Constitution to repeal the exception to the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude. The constitution allows the acts if it is a punishment for a crime. State Rep. Jay Richardson out of Fort Smith said this happens a lot in prisons.
Gov. Sanders declares State of Emergency for Arkansas

Feb 17, 2025 | 4029tv.com | Drake Foley |Phil Reed

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a State of Emergency ahead of winter weather expected to impact Arkansas on Tuesday.The declaration says that severe winter weather is expected to strike Arkansas "causing dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state".The winter storm is expected to bring snow, ice, freezing rain, and sleet to Arkansas throughout the day.The order allows emergency response vehicles to bypass Arkansas Department of Transportation weigh station...
Arkansas bill would ban slavery or involuntary servitude in the state

Feb 11, 2025 | krdo.com | Phil Reed

By Phil ReedClick here for updates on this story LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (KHBS/KHOG) — There’s language in the Arkansas Constitution that has exceptions for slavery or involuntary servitude, but a bill recently filed in the Arkansas House is looking to erase that. House Bill 1002 would amend the Arkansas Constitution to repeal the exception to the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude. The constitution allows the acts if it is a punishment for a crime. State Rep.