Rebecca Brown

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Historic Saline County bridge reopened after decades of deterioration

3 days ago | thv11.com | Rebecca Brown

SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — After decades of deterioration and years of determination, the historic Old River Bridge officially reopened Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting—bringing new life to one of Arkansas’s oldest and most storied structures. Community leaders, contractors, elected officials and residents gathered at the banks of the Saline River to celebrate the long-awaited milestone.
Fordyce marks one year since Mad Butcher grocery store shooting

5 days ago | thv11.com | Rebecca Brown

FORDYCE, Ark. — What began as a routine trip to the Mad Butcher grocery store ended in a scene of unthinkable horror. On June 21, 2024, a gunman opened fire inside and outside the store, located in the heart of Fordyce. Law enforcement from across the region rushed to the scene. After just eight minutes, officers arrested 44-year-old Travis Posey. And once the gunfire stopped—the scale of the tragedy began to take shape. Four people were killed. Ten were injured. Families shattered.
New Arkansas law helps retired teachers support children with special needs

1 week ago | 5newsonline.com | Rebecca Brown

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A new law in Arkansas is offering peace of mind to families of retired educators who have children with disabilities. Act 363, signed into law earlier this year, allows Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ATRS) benefits to be placed into a special needs trust — without jeopardizing a child's eligibility for critical public assistance programs like Medicaid or Social Security.
New Arkansas law helps retired teachers support children with special needs

1 week ago | thv11.com | Rebecca Brown

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A new law in Arkansas is offering peace of mind to families of retired educators who have children with disabilities. Act 363, signed into law earlier this year, allows Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ATRS) benefits to be placed into a special needs trust — without jeopardizing a child's eligibility for critical public assistance programs like Medicaid or Social Security.
Arkansas police warn of growing sextortion threat to kids

1 week ago | thv11.com | Rebecca Brown

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas State Police are raising alarms about what they’re calling a surge in sextortion cases — a disturbing trend already outpacing last year’s totals just halfway through 2025. Sextortion isn’t a new problem, but officials said it’s becoming more sophisticated, more aggressive and sadly, more common — even here at home. “We have seen children as young as seven years old that have been asked for pictures and pandered, and that's very disturbing,” said Sgt.
Saline County officials release more information on deadly dog attack involving teen

1 week ago | 5newsonline.com | Rebecca Brown

ALEXANDER, Ark. — An investigation is currently underway after a teenager in Saline County was tragically killed by a pack of dogs earlier in the week. According to officials, the teen was mauled to death by a pack of dogs on Wednesday afternoon. Since the incident, investigators have been working to determine what led up to the deadly attack. However, early findings suggest that it began with well-meaning intentions that sadly spiraled out of control.
Saline County officials release more information on deadly dog attack involving teen

2 weeks ago | localmemphis.com | Rebecca Brown

ALEXANDER, Ark. — An investigation is currently underway after a teenager in Saline County was tragically killed by a pack of dogs earlier in the week. According to officials, the teen was mauled to death by a pack of dogs on Wednesday afternoon. Since the incident, investigators have been working to determine what led up to the deadly attack. However, early findings suggest that it began with well-meaning intentions that sadly spiraled out of control.
Saline County officials release more information on deadly dog attack involving teen

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Rebecca Brown

ALEXANDER, Ark. — An investigation is currently underway after a teenager in Saline County was tragically killed by a pack of dogs earlier in the week. According to officials, the teen was mauled to death by a pack of dogs on Wednesday afternoon. Since the incident, investigators have been working to determine what led up to the deadly attack. However, early findings suggest that it began with well-meaning intentions that sadly spiraled out of control.
Comic shop owner in Jacksonville impacted by early morning break-in

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Rebecca Brown

JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Police in Jacksonville are searching for a man who broke into a local comic book store and left the owner not just facing financial loss, but also emotional devastation. That heartbreak comes from Zach Hayes, the owner of Comic Book Survivors in Jacksonville. When he arrived at his store, he walked in expecting a normal day but instead found the store in shambles after an early morning break-in.
Arkansas advocacy group pushes back on changes to SNAP and Medicaid

2 weeks ago | localmemphis.com | Rebecca Brown

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tensions are rising across Arkansas as community members and advocacy groups push back against proposed changes to three lifelines: Medicaid, SNAP benefits and housing assistance. On Tuesday, the Arkansas Community Organization (ACO) filled the Little Rock office of U.S. Senator John Boozman and Senator Tom Cotton hoping to make their voices heard.