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Former Alma school bus driver accused of hitting child facing assault charge

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Former Alma school bus driver accused of hitting child facing assault charge

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ALMA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A former Alma school bus driver accused of hitting a child on the forehead faces a second-degree assault charge. According to a press release from Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes' office, a criminal summons was issued against Robert Reinschmiedt, 54, of Alma for second-degree assault. According to an incident report, a woman told police that her son was struck by Reinmetsch on May 6 at the school, right…Read Article

Arkansas State Police fatally shoot armed suspect after store altercation in Alma

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Arkansas State Police fatally shoot armed suspect after store altercation in Alma

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ALMA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas State Police say troopers fatally shot an armed suspect in Crawford County on Friday morning. The agency said in a news release that around 6:30 a.m. on May 16, ASP received a report of a reckless driver on Interstate 40 eastbound near mile marker 7. Troopers suspected that the vehicle was connected to a previous domestic disturbance and aggravated robbery in Fort Smith. According to the release, the driver stop…See the Story

Former Alma bus driver accused of striking student on forehead

Former Alma bus driver accused of striking student on forehead

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ALMA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A former Alma bus driver is accused of striking a student on the forehead on May 6. According to an incident report, a woman told police that her son was struck by a bus driver at the school right after the child got on the bus to go home. The report says the woman said she had already spoken with the school administration, seen a video of the incident, and decided to file a police report. The woman told police that the …See the Story

Overnight water flushing to start May 16 in Alma

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ALMA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Alma Water Department (AWD) has announced a scheduled overnight water flushing project that will affect some customers beginning Friday, May 16. The maintenance work is planned to last three days, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. each night. The flushing may temporarily impact water quality and service levels, including causing temporary water discoloration, according to a news release. Although consuming discolored water is n…Alma, Arkansas · Alma Read Article

Alma native Sandy Morrell runs 129th Boston Marathon

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ALMA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Alma native Sandy Morrell achieved her dream April 21, running in the 129th Boston Marathon. Morrell said she took the time to soak in the moment while running through Beantown, taking photos and high-fiving race-watchers. However, for her, the moment when everything set in was when she hit the final stretch run. Arkansas firefighters honored at National Memorial in Maryland "When you make that left onto Boylston S…Boston Marathon · Alma Read Article

Denali Water Solutions’ proposal will go up for comment at public hearing | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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ALMA -- A proposal for Denali Water Solutions, LLC to expand its land application of biowaste residuals in Crawford County is up for public comment at a hearing later this month.Alma, Arkansas · Alma Read Article

Alma nonprofit hosting off-roading event to raise money for children's fund

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ALMA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Alma-based nonprofit, the Hand to Hand Foundation, will be hosting their second annual Rally and Ride to raise money for their children's fund, which is used to pay for events and supplies to help children throughout Crawford County. The money from the Hand to Hand Foundation's children's fund is used for clothing, shoe giveaways, and the Hand to Hand's Family Fun Day and Team Santa event. "It really helps us step up our…Alma, Arkansas · Alma Read Article

Alma man pleads not guilty to shooting mother-in-law

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ALMA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — An Alma man accused of shooting his mother-in-law in the face has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents. Khristopher Miller, 37 (Courtesy: Crawford County Detention Center) Khristopher Miller, 37, was arrested on April 8 on three counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, one count of attempted murder and one count of first-degree battery. On April 7, officers responded to a battery call at the 1000 block …Alma, Arkansas · Alma See the Story

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