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West Memphis · West MemphisHENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - Two off-duty Wayne County deputies helped an Arkansas State Trooper arrest a suspect. Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey states that on April 4, at about 9 a.m., Lieutenant Rennie Cates and Corrections Corporal Dylan Toombs were traveling back to Illinois on Interstate 40 near West Memphis, Arkansas when they saw the trooper holding a vehicle at gunpoint. Otey says the trooper had just forced the vehicle off the road and did …See the Story
Off-duty Illinois deputies help Arkansas trooper arrest suspect
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Department of Justice · West MemphisMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the West Memphis School District for denying an employee's request for temporary remote work as a reasonable accommodation. The lawsuit claims that the WMSD denied the request of a school science curriculum specialist, who has a disability, temporary remote work as a reasonable accommodation to avoid damage to her health. According to a press release, the employee was force…See the Story
Department of Justice sues West Memphis School District
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West Memphis · West MemphisThe Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission has again held off approving an ownership change for a West Memphis dispensary, now that it's become embroiled in a lawsuit.See the Story
Arkansas medical pot panel again tables proposal to change West Memphis dispensary’s ownership
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West Memphis · West MemphisHundreds of thousands of tourists are expected to travel to the Mid-South to catch the total eclipse next Monday. The zone of totality may be closer to Little Rock but the sun's shadow is falling over hotels as far away as Crittenden County. Many Arkansas cities and towns either near or in the path of this rare celestial event are getting ready.See the Story
West Memphis, AR expecting eclipse travelers
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West Memphis · West MemphisTwo men were shot and one of them died following a shooting in West Memphis on Easter Sunday. At around 5 p.m., the West Memphis Police Department responded to a shots fired call. One man was pronounced dead on the scene; the other was shot in the leg. WMPD says this remains an ongoing investigation.See the Story
Easter Sunday double shooting leaves 1 dead in West Memphis
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Firefighters · West MemphisBy Lydian Kennin WEST MEMPHIS, AR (WMC) — The West Memphis Fire Department has confirmed that one of its firefighters, Kentrell Curry, has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. WMFD would not release details about the arrest but did say that Curry’s court date is set for March 21. The department says that, per policy, Curry’s future with the department will be decided upon the investigation’s completion. Español: Por Lydian…See the Story
West Memphis Firefighter Charged with DWI - La Prensa Latina Media
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Marijuana · West MemphisBody and Mind Dispensary in West Memphis was seeking approval for an ownership change. The change would give a 40% stake to Stephen "Trip" Hoffman and Matt Trulove. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission held off on approving the change Thursday, potentially tanking the deal.See the Story
Arkansas panel delays approval of ownership change for West Memphis medical marijuana dispensary
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West Memphis · West MemphisBy Myracle Evans MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) — Arkansas State Police is investigating a crash in West Memphis. A Greyhound bus crashed around 8 a.m. at I-55 and I-40 in Crittenden County. The bus driver appeared to have a seizure causing the bus to crash into a guard rail. The driver was taken to the hospital for observation but was alert and stable no major injuries. Passengers were being pulled out of the bus windows by firefighters. The City of West Me…See the Story
Medical emergency causes Greyhound bus crash, say West Memphis officials - La Prensa Latina Media
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