Friday, May 17 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:28:19 GMT
When someone is texting and driving, they can travel an entire football field in just about the time it takes to read a text. So, what can parents do to prevent their teen from getting in a deadly wreck
When someone is texting and driving, they can travel an entire football field in just about the time it takes to read a text. So, what can parents do to prevent their teen from getting in a deadly wreck
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:10:51 GMT
According to employees with the Walnut Street Assisted Facility in Doniphan, a fire started Sunday morning around 6:30 a.m. in one of the dryers there after it wouldn't turn off.
According to employees with the Walnut Street Assisted Facility in Doniphan, a fire started Sunday morning around 6:30 a.m. in one of the dryers there after it wouldn't turn off.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:56:55 GMT
A Steele woman hit by a train Saturday night is listed in critical condition. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened in Steele around 9 p.m. Troopers say 45-year-old Lisa Hemphill
A Steele woman hit by a train Saturday night is listed in critical condition.
A program to help soldiers get loans to purchase homes has gotten a permanent extension.
A program to help soldiers get loans to purchase homes has gotten a permanent extension.
MEMPHIS, TN -
(WMC-TV) - As this winter storm moves in, we are monitoring power outages. According to the Entergy outage map, there is a small outage in Little Rock and to the West in the Hot Springs area. Here in the Mid-South crews are prepped in case the lights go out.
Electricity is a worry for power companies throughout Arkansas and here in the Mid-South. It could mean no heat and no traffic lights - which could wreak havoc on the roads.
In Arkansas, electric companies are prepped for the worst. Entergy Arkansas now has nearly 1,000 extra restoration workers in place - ready to help if needed.
North Arkansas Electric Cooperatives has also brought in extra help, and says they are prepared to fix any outages as quickly as possible.
"We don't want to alarm anybody, y'know," said Mel Coleman, CEO, North Arkansas Electric Cooperatives. "Weather can change, it can change for the better or it can change for the worse, we're just gonna be prepared for it and hope our members are as well."
Since parts of the Mid-South have not seen outages yet, now is the time to get ready. Make sure you have working flash lights with fresh batteries, a supply of food and water for several days. Also, make sure your pets and medications are taken care of.
Remember, you can count on Action News 5 for continuing coverage of our changing weather.
You can get road conditions, weather updates, and even find out how to get our smart phone app online at wmctv.com.
If you have any weather-related pictures, please send them to my5@wmctv.com.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:08 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:08:15 GMT
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County. According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at around 5 p.m. Friday, on
One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Williamson County.
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:51:13 GMT
Early Saturday morning, Blytheville police officers were involved in a deadly shooting in response to a 911 call of a person being held hostage, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson.
Early Saturday morning, Blytheville police officers were involved in a deadly shooting in response to a 911 call of a person being held hostage, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:34:42 GMT
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.
A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.
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