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Juneteenth Crown and Culture Showcase spotlights young leaders

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By Payton Dhooge Verified
| KATV-TV (Little Rock, AR) Verified
The Friends of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Juneteenth in Da Rock teamed up to host the inaugural Juneteenth Crown and Culture Showcase. (Photo KATV) The Friends of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Juneteenth in Da Rock teamed up to host the inaugural Juneteenth Crown and Culture Showcase. The event honored outstanding young leaders from Central Arkansas who have demonstrated excellence in academics, community service, leadership and cultural engagement.
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Investigation opened after person drowns at Aquatic Center in Pine Bluff

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By Payton Dhooge Verified
| KATV-TV (Little Rock, AR) Verified
An investigation is underway after a person drowned Wednesday at the Carl Redus Jr. Aquatic Center in Pine Bluff. (Photo KATV) PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KATV) — An investigation is underway after a person drowned Wednesday at the Carl Redus Jr. Aquatic Center in Pine Bluff. According to a Pine Bluff Police Department report, they responded to the city-owned aquatic center just after 9 a.m. When emergency responders arrived, they found the female unresponsive.
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Arkansas State Trooper resigns after racist texts surface in divorce

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By Payton Dhooge Verified
| KATV-TV (Little Rock, AR) Verified
An Arkansas State Trooper resigned in May after divorce records revealed racist text messages he sent to his wife. (Photo Bryant Police Department) LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — An Arkansas State Trooper has resigned after divorce records revealed racist text messages he sent to his wife. In April of 2026, Michael Austin Kennedy's wife filed for divorce, asking for joint custody of their two young children.
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