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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pulaski County Fair organizers emphasize safety as top priority amid controversy on social media
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – If you miss the sounds and smells that come with the fair, get ready to smile because the Pulaski County Fair is back for another year. According to marketing director, Susan Prowse, the county fair brings in 'on average 20,000 people a year.' Pulaski County Fair set for Friday start The large numbers are causing safety concerns and according to social media, potentially leading people to sit this year out. The fair will run through Monday, May 26. The gates will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 11 p.m. on weekends. Gates will be closed on Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20. 'I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised with how safe and fun and wholesome this feels down here on the river,' Prowse said. People in the comment section on the KARK 4 News Facebook page shared different outlooks. Some comments read, 'We should all take bets on when the first shooting will happen,' and 'You better get your bulletproof vest on.' 'The Munsters' star Butch Patrick to appear at Pulaski County Fair in North Little Rock 'I hope to change that perception as we continue,' Prowse said, adding that the fair 'hadn't had any major issues' in the five years of the event. The North Little Rock Police Department echoed that the comments on social media don't reflect the safety of the fair in the past. Prowse said the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office and the North Little Rock Police Department are both working this event. 'I hope people at home understand that this has been safe and it is fun and wholesome,' Prowse added. 'For five years, we've seen consistent smiles and happiness, and I'm addicted to watching people have fun.' The fair showcases the P.B.J. Happee Days Shows carnival midway, featuring rides, games, a petting zoo, a large beer garden with live music, an array of novelty and arts vendors, delectable food options and a selection of adult beverages. Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster on the iconic 60s The Munsters sitcom, will make a personal appearance with the famous Dragula and Eddie's Chopper on May 16 & 17. Make sure to check the Pulaski County Fair's social media pages to stay up to date on any weather-related decisions that are made. Hot Springs motel named to USA Today's 10 best roadside motels list For more information, head over to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
North Little Rock police officer Tommy Norman receiving honor for public service
Video: Officer Norman inspiring future generations of police officers NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officer Tommy Norman will be recognized by the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame for his dedication to public service Wednesday. The organization's founder and board of directors representatives will honor Norman in the community room of the North Little Rock Justice Center. The community policing of the North Little Rock Police Department will also be recognized. The event will begin at 1 p.m. Norman's Neighborhood: Officer Norman seen as father figure in North Little Rock community Norman will also be honored at the national Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 8, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has gained national attention through his method of community policing in North Little Rock. With thousands of followers on social media, he shows how law enforcement can connect with the community beyond the badge. Norman has been recognized locally and nationally, receiving the Difference Maker Award, Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and being featured on NBC's The Today Show. Norman's Neighborhood: Officer Norman impacting generation after generation KARK 4 News highlights the ongoing efforts Norman makes in the community on Norman's Neighborhood at 6 p.m. every Wednesday and re-airs at 10 p.m. every Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
North Little Rock police make arrest in deadly hit-and-run involving go-kart
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The North Little Rock Police Department said an arrest has been made following a deadly hit-and-run. According to a release from the NLRPD, Tamya Baker was wanted in connection with the Feb. 28 crash that happened at the intersection of West 15th Street and Pike Avenue. North Little Rock police searching for suspect in deadly hit-and-run involving go-kart Police said that Baker is being charged with one count of violating A.C.A. § 27-53-101 – Requirements in accidents with death or personal injury and is currently being held at the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the North Little Rock Police Department Tip Line at 501-680-8439 or Detective William Williams at 501-771-7151. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
