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Local Reacts After Trafficking Raids Lead to Arrests in Six Arkansas Cities

West Memphis · West Memphis

Local Reacts After Trafficking Raids Lead to Arrests in Six Arkansas Cities

56% Center coverage: 9 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Six people were arrested and 38 victims were recovered in a human trafficking recovery operation in Arkansas, according to Arkansas State Police. The Arkansas Human Trafficking Council partnered with other agencies, including the Arkansas State Police, Judicial Drug Task Force, West Memphis Police Department, Marion Police Department, and Crittenden County Sheriff's Office to conduct Operation DELTA, Defending Every Life Traffi…See the Story

Man Accused of Child Sex Crimes in Terrebonne, Vermillion Parishes

Crittenden County, Arkansas · Crittenden County

Man Accused of Child Sex Crimes in Terrebonne, Vermillion Parishes

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Deputies are searching for a man who is wanted for alleged child sex crimes in Terrebonne and Vermillion parishes. According to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, 41-year-old Felipe Santiago-Hernandez of Houma was allegedly identified as the perpetrator of crimes against what appeared to be a victim under the age of 13. The incident was report…See the Story

Woman set on fire in West Memphis, police say

West Memphis · West Memphis

Woman set on fire in West Memphis, police say

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A woman was set on fire Wednesday in West Memphis, and police say they are looking for a suspect. West Memphis officers responded to a call of a person on fire shortly after 4 p.m. in a lot near 2200 Broadway. West Memphis, AR Photo by WREGWest Memphis, AR Photo by WREG Officers found the victim on fire. She was rushed to Regional One hospital in critical condition, police said. According to police, the incident could possib…See the Story

AR utility company gives 4-day work week a test run

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A four-day work week has long been discussed across the country, but now, one Mid-South organization is going to give it a try. Those working for West Memphis Utilities are going to see a few changes to their work schedule. The utility company is implementing a trial run of a four-day, 10-hour work week. In a statement, General Manager Bob Atkins says, "Expanding our service hours while giving employees more work-life balance i…West Memphis · West Memphis See the Story

200 customers without power due to downed pole, West Memphis Utilities says

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Roughly 200 customers were without power Friday afternoon due to at least one downed power pole, West Memphis Utilities said.West Memphis · West Memphis Read Article

Rep. McGruder to seek state Senate bid

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

WEST MEMPHIS — A state representative from Crittenden County said this week that he will be a candidate for the state Senate next year.Senate · West Memphis Read Article

State representative from Marion seeks Democratic nod for state Senate | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

State Rep. Jessie McGruder of Marion will seek the Democratic nomination in Senate District 9 in 2026, McGruder announced this week.Senate · Marion Read Article

Minor earthquake reported near Marion, Baxter, Ozark county lines early Thursday morning

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A minor earthquake was reported in northeastern Marion County, near where the Marion, Baxter and Ozark County lines intersect in the early morning hours Thursday morning. The earthquake occurred at 2:48 and was recorded 4.1 miles east, southeast of Pontiac or 13.4 miles northwest of Mountain Home. The United States Geological Survey says the quake was a magnitude 2.1. A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was reported just southwest of Gainesville this p…Marion, Arkansas · Marion Read Article

FEMA remains in West Memphis, AR aiding flood victims' recovery

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency and other resources will remain in West Memphis, Arkansas, through Saturday than originally anticipated after seeing an overwhelming need for assistance. Two months after generational flooding, neighborhoods in West Memphis are once again clear. 200 people in West Memphis were affected, and more than 100 people were rescued from their homes. West Memphis, Arkansas neighborhood (Photo …West Memphis · West Memphis See the Story

West Memphis officials looking to bring public transportation to city

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

City officials urged members of the community to take part in a survey about public transportation.West Memphis · West Memphis See the Story

Man Barricades Himself in Home After Burglary, Points BB-Gun at Officers, Sheriff Says

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

A man was arrested after barricading himself in a home after a burglary and pointing a BB-gun at officers in Arkansas, Mike Allen, the Crittenden County Sheriff said.Crittenden County, Arkansas · Crittenden County See the Story