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Pine Bluff student wins Carver Internship

Pine Bluff student wins Carver Internship

Samille Palm a junior theatre student at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB), is the recipient of an intership from the George Washington Carver Research Program.The research program is a recruitment initiative to identify undergraduate students of Historically Black Colleges, and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions for selected internship positions at the University of Arkansas. Palm said, “This is the beginning of a new journey in my career.  I am very excited and honored and will endeavor to do my best. I truly want to bring honor to UAPB Theatre. “

The intership takes place May 19 through July 12. During that time interns will work directly with a faculty mentor and be exposed to various aspects of graduate study. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a competitive research stipend, compensation for room, board, and travel.

Lineup for Rockabilly festival announced

Lineup for Rockabilly festival announced

(WMC-TV) - The lineup for the third annual Arkansas Delta Rockabilly Festival has been announced.  According to Rockabilly singer and guitarist, Sonny Burgess, it is the best Rockabilly lineup he's ever seen. 

Search continues on Easter for missing teen

Search continues on Easter for missing teen

The search continued Easter weekend for missing 14-year-old Sidney Randall. Unlike previous searches, Sunday's search brought out a record number of volunteers.

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.

Day eight of missing teen brings new search team

Day eight of missing teen brings new search team

Arkansas investigators are getting more help in the search for a missing teenager.

It is day eight in the search for 14-year-old Sidney Randall of Walnut Ridge, she disappeared last weekend.

Her stepfather's body was found with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Community members work to build Fallen Officer Memorial at Worthington Park

Community members work to build Fallen Officer Memorial at Worthington Park

The West Memphis chamber of commerce said that it is hard to believe it has been almost three years since tragedy struck the community of West Memphis.

During a routine traffic stop on May 20, 2010, Sergeant Brandon Paudert and Officer Bill Evans were gunned down by two members who claimed they were sovereign citizens.

In a close community like West Memphis, they say, a loss like this is devastating.

The community rallied together and we mourned together.

Now the chamber wants to honor these brave men and other heroes killed in the line of duty in Crittenden County — but they need the support of caring community partners.

Local citizens are joining together to build the Fallen Officer Memorial at Worthington Park in West Memphis.

Call 870-735-1134 to give.

Mindy McCready dies in Heber Springs, Ark.

Mindy McCready dies in Heber Springs, Ark.

Country singer Mindy McCready died Sunday night in Heber Springs, AR. She was 37.

The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a news release that McCready died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Her death comes after her boyfriend, producer David Wilson, who is the father of her second child, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound last month.

McCready was born on Nov. 30, 1975 in Fort Myers, FL, and graduated early from high school so that she could begin her singing career.