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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Climate
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FOX 16 News hires Joel Young as new Chief Meteorologist
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – FOX 16 News officially announced the promotion of Arkansas Storm Team meteorologist Joel Young as the station's new Chief Meteorologist. Joel brings more than a decade of experience to the Arkansas Storm Team. His work has earned him certification through the American Meteorological Society, an Emmy nomination and AP awards. Since graduating from Mississippi State University in 2012, he has served in Sioux Falls, SD; Biloxi, MS; Tupelo, MS and Memphis, TN. Joel joined the Arkansas Storm Team in March of 2022 and has worked to keep Arkansans weather aware ever since. 'I'm so grateful for the trust that's been placed in me, and even more grateful to work alongside a team as talented and dedicated as this one,' Joel said when asked how he feels in this new role. 'I'm proud to represent FOX 16 and to continue building on the strength of the Arkansas Storm Team.' To catch him when he's off air, you can follow him on Twitter at @joel_off_air, on Instagram at @joel_off_air or on Facebook at @JoelOffAir. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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GALLERY: A look at the ‘Doodlecasts' of Fox 16 Chief Meteorologist Carmen Rose
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the last five years, residents of the Natural State have relied on Fox 16 Chief Meteorologist and the Arkansas Storm Team to learn about what's happening with weather in the state. When she that she would be leaving the airways on April 1 for a new kind of air as a pilot and officer for the United States Air Force Reserves, it meant not only the end of her time on TV, but also the end of her daily 'Doodlecasts.' Carmen Rose stepping into Chief Meteorologist role for FOX 16 News Each day while putting together her forecast, Rose creates images that are colorful and perfectly fitting of the current weather. She said that drawing has been a passion as far back as she can remember, inspired by her grandmother who was self-taught. 'My grandmother was a huge influence on my creativity as she was a self-taught artist. She was the first one I remember teaching me how to trace shapes and blend colors,' Rose said. 'In school, it transitioned more into doodling notes and drawing diagrams. At Michigan State, a professor of mine encouraged doodling as a productive learning tool, and I really took it to heart.' She said that her 'Doodlecasts' started two months into her time at Fox 16 during COVID when she was doing her forecasts from home. It became an efficient way of illustrating the weather and a creative outlet that viewers enjoyed. 'Weather is a science. It's not typically something you see a ton of creativity with. I absolutely love science and love being creative,' Rose said. 'The ability to combine the two has been so enjoyable for me, and I hope it encourages others to blend them together more. Why choose between being analytical or artsy when you can be both?' PHOTOS: Throwback to the first day of school with the FOX 16 News team During her time at Fox 16, Rose said some of the highlights have been school visits, launching a weather balloon and doing her forecast live at events like air shows, Travelers games, and the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade. Another aspect of her position as a meteorologist that she enjoys has been being able to encourage other women to pursue careers in similar STEM fields. 'Meteorology is a STEM field, and like most careers in the field, about a third of women make up meteorology. Of those women in broadcast meteorology, less than 10% are chiefs,' Rose said. 'I hope I have been able to show young girls and women, opportunities in science and management are there.' Arkansas Storm Team Weather Blog: How to see an extra special Harvest Moon this year While the Arkansas Storm Team and Team 20 will miss her, the skies are in good hands with Rose's future career. She has had her private pilot's license for over a year and hopes to eventually fly the Air Force's C-130 Hercules in Arkansas. 'I've always been one to chase wild dreams, and the one for flying is one I cannot ignore. Fortunately, our viewers will be left in good hands with the Arkansas Storm Team,' Rose said. 'It's been an incredible journey in this industry, and I'm thankful for the decade dedicated to it.' Arkansas Storm Team Weather Blog: Microburst explainer & what's next in weather For more information about how to buy one of her drawings or watercolors or to see more, . She said her plan is to donate part of the proceeds from them to a nonprofit for mental health and cognitive development because drawing and doing art has been so therapeutic for her. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
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Court records show previous aggravated robbery investigation leads to arrest of accused Park Plaza Mall shooter
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An affidavit released by the Little Rock District Court shows a previous attempted robbery investigation earlier this month led to the arrest of the suspected Park Plaza Mall deadly shooter. Authorities arrested 18-year-old Abdelrahmanahmed Sallam Wednesday night in connection to the murder of 47-year-old Cynthia Gregory, who was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Park Plaza Mall. Little Rock police release name of woman killed in Park Plaza Mall shooting An affidavit obtained by KARK/FOX16 News shows that Sallam was charged in connection to an aggravated robbery incident earlier this month. On Jan. 19, a man reported an electronic trade organized through Facebook Market Place led to him being shot at. According to the victim, he was looking to trade his Apple Watch for a new iPhone. They agreed to meet at the Sharks located at 3323 Fairpark where the suspect allegedly traded a fake phone, took the watch and then began shooting at the victims while running away. Little Rock police arrest suspect in deadly Park Plaza Mall shooting The suspect was seen heading to the South Oaks apartments after firing the last of four to five rounds at the victims, an eyewitness said to the authorities. The affidavit read, police then scanned the area and found three shell casings on the street. Another eyewitness of the Jan. 19 incident said he believed the suspected shooter to be a tenant of the apartment complex and believed the suspect's last name was Sallam. Additional details on Gregory's murder were also obtained by KARK/FOX16 News in the affidavit. According to detectives, a witness said a man was seen attempting to take Gregory's purse from her and after he was unsuccessful, shot her and then ran through the Chick-fil-A parking lot across from the mall. Little Rock police confirm Park Plaza Mall deadly shooting as attempted robbery Video surveillance obtained by detectives showed the same incident and the suspect fleeing towards the Park Avenue Lofts at 308 S University, where Sallam leases an apartment, according to the affidavit. On Jan. 28, a day after the deadly shooting of Cynthia Gregory, detectives said shell casings found at the scene of Gregory's murder match the casings found from the Jan. 16 incident at 3323 Fairpark. Robbery Detectives identified Sallam as the suspect for both incidents by surveillance videos. The affidavit stated that the victim and both eyewitnesses of the January 19 incident identified Sallam as the suspect in a photograph lineup as well. Friends remember Park Plaza shooting victim Cynthia Gregory Sallam was arrested on Jan. 29. After a search of Sallam's apartment, detectives also found the clothes the suspect in video surveillance was seen wearing. Sallam appeared in court on Thursday, pleaded not guilty and no bond was set. He is being charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery. His next court appearance is March 31. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
