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(KTXL/CNN) - A California man scarfed down more than 11 pounds of apple pie ... and somehow lived to tell the tale. Jamie "The Bear" McDonald consumed two giant apple pies in an attempt to break two world
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BLACK ROCK, AR (KAIT) – Drivers have likely noticed a lot of construction recently beside the Black River bridge at Black Rock. Walter McMillan, the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department's district
Some local drivers have feared that a bridge collapse like the one in Washington State this week could happen closer to home. People have been particularly fearful of the aging Black River Bridge that connects Black Rock and Portia on U.S. 63 in Lawrence County.
Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.
Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – The first of several events in Region 8 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King kicked off at City Youth Ministries Sunday night.
The "Youth Explosion", organized by the MLK Jr. Day Parade Committee, was an opportunity to for young people to celebrate Dr. King through song, dance, and monologue.
Schedule of MLK events:
Monday, Jan. 21: Dr. MLK Junior Parade and Service, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Service and refreshments will follow the parade in the Village Mall
Monday, Jan. 21: Northeast Arkansas MLK Celebration, 12 p.m. at Centennial Hall in the ASU Student Union
Monday, Jan. 21: Parkin Archeological State Park, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 23: Performance by the Dallas Black Theater, 7 p.m., at the Centennial Hall in the ASU student Union
Thursday, Jan. 24: MLK Candlelight Vigil, 4:30 p.m. at the Heritage Plaza at ASU
Saturday, Jan. 26: MLK Service Project. Volunteers will work with non-profit organizations to assist with beautification projects (painting or cleaning). Those interested in volunteering should e-mail astatemc@astate.edu.
Tennessee has announced that Tim Rogers is stepping down as the university's vice chancellor for student life, less than three weeks after he cited an "intolerable situation" in an email that he sent to chancellor Jimmy...