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

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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

Woman set on fire in West Memphis, police say

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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

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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…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

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

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

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

West Memphis police officer on leave after shoplifting charge

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A West Memphis police officer was arrested and charged with shoplifting from a Dollar General. Martrevius Bell is accused of taking about six containers of motor oil from the store in Edmondson, Arkansas on Wednesday. He is charged with theft $1,000 or less. Martrevius Bell Video: Parents fight at West Memphis elementary school graduation A report states video surveillance showed Bell, who was carrying a baby and shopping …West Memphis · West Memphis See the Story

Google reportedly investing $10bn in Arkansas datacentre - Global Construction Review

Google is planning to invest $10bn in a 486ha datacentre complex in West Memphis, Arkansas, local media report. West Memphis lies to the west of Memphis, Tennessee across the Mississippi River. The Memphis Business Journal reports that it will have five server farms, offices, a road network and a substation big enough to handle the enormous amount of power the facility will require. A special purpose vehicle called Groot LLC is developing the…Google · West Memphis Read Article

Parents Fight at Arkansas Elementary School Graduation

50% Center coverage: 22 sources

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WREG) -- A fight among parents at an elementary school graduation in Arkansas is now under investigation. The fight at Faulk Elementary in West Memphis was captured on camera in the school hallway, showing multiple women and men throwing punches at each other on Wednesday. Toyota Tundra recall: Over 400K vehicles affected In the background of the video's audio, you can hear what appears to be children screaming and plea…Facebook · West Memphis See the Story

No timeline to repair Hernando de Soto Bridge holes

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Damage to the Hernando de Soto Bridge is so severe, crews will have to cut out some of the pavement and pour in new concrete, an Arkansas Department of Transportation official said Tuesday. While crews have started on the work, the pouring rain makes it difficult to pour concrete at the moment, said Dave Parker with ARDOT. Along eastbound Interstate 40 on the Arkansas side of the Hernando de Soto Bridge, it's a bumpy and unc…West Memphis · West Memphis Read Article

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