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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Long-time THV 11 Chief Meteorologist Ed Buckner passes away at age 59
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas weather community and beyond is mourning the loss of a longtime meteorologist in the state. KTHV 11 announced on Monday that former Chief Meteorologist Ed Buckner passed away at the age of 59 after a battle with cancer. Buckner, a Houston native, joined the THV 11 team in 1996 and served as the station's chief for 25 years. KARK 4 News Chief Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian remembers Buckner as a friend and he will be missed. 'Many are alive today because of his life saving severe weather information,' Yakoubian said. 'Ed made our state a better place. We continue to think and pray for his family and friends during this very terrible time.' THV 11 shared that Buckner stepped away from his meteorology work in early 2020 after complications with Tourette Syndrome. FOX 16 News Chief Meteorologist Joel Young shared he was saddened to hear of the passing of Buckner and shared his impact on weather was felt by those for generations. 'I never knew him personally, but the weather industry is small and his impact on his community was huge,' Young said 'My thoughts and prayers go out to Ed's family and friends during this difficult time.' Buckner is survived by wife Carolyn Buckner, his children Brooke Buckner, Morgan Buckner, Grant Lewis, Kristan Hendricks and seven grandchildren. One daughter, Ashton Eakin, preceded him in death in 2019, also from cancer. For more information, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Who is Ed Buckner, Little Rock meteorologist who passed away after battle with cancer?
Former THV11 Chief Meteorologist Ed Buckner passed away at the age of 59, after a battle with cancer. Buckner was a popular face in the Arkansas weather coverage circle for decades and has been a trusted source of weather predictions and analysis for Arkansans during severe weather events. Some of his monumental weather coverage includes the infamous 1999 tornado outbreak. ALSO READ| Who is Yaqeen Hammad? Gaza's 'youngest influencer' reportedly killed by Israeli airstrike Buckner was a part of popular channel THV11 for nearly 25 years, and his colleagues admired his commitment and dedication towards work, apart from being a great mentor and a kind-hearted friend. Buckner was also a musician and had even released a children-friendly weather album. 'Ed was such a sharp, polite gentleman and so talented in so many ways. He left us too soon,' KATV Chief Meteorologist Barry Brandt was quoted as saying after news of Buckner's death reached the office. ALSO READ | New footage emerges from The Titan's expedition to Titanic wreckage, implosion heard 'Ed was so kind. He gave me my first start in TV — back in 2004. THV had a summer Kidcaster campaign and I was selected to do weather one evening that summer. It was an incredible experience that shaped me at just 10 years old, and it put me on a path to a TV career in this market 15 years later,' KATV Meteorologist James Bryan said. 'So sad to hear the news of Ed Buckner's passing. Although we were local television competitors, it was always a friendly competition between us. I am only wishing his family peace at this difficult time,' Chief Meteorologist Ned Perme was quoted as saying, according to a KATV report. Bucker is currently survived by his wife, four children, and seven grandchildren.
Al Bawaba
14-04-2025
- Al Bawaba
Video: Arkansas shooting kills 2, injures 9 in the US
Published April 14th, 2025 - 08:41 GMT ALBAWABA - A shooting was reported near the 5th Avenue Park in Conway, Arkansas, on Sunday killing two people and leaving nine others injured, according to THV11. Also Read 12 injured in mass shooting in Canada Local media confirmed that police and emergency services rushed to the mass shooting scene and transferred the injured victims to local hospitals, all are in stable condition. US authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased or any information about possible suspects. The Conway Police Department is currently investigating the incident, and the area remains under active police response as the preparator has not been arrested yet. "The Conway Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, is currently investigating a shooting that occurred near 5th Avenue Park. We are asking the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Further details will be released as they become available," the Conway Police Department released a statement on its official Facebook page. A video of the first moment of the shooting attack in Arkansas state went viral on social media and showed people running to save their lives while gunfire was heard in the background. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
