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Arkansas's top news stories | August 24, 2024
SUMMARY: On THV11 tonight, Sarah Htz previews a beautiful Saturday in Arkansas, with meteorologist Simone Thomas reporting on dissipating rain in the north and a quiet evening ahead. In local news, a deadly shooting in Little Rock prompts an investigation. Authorities also report a breakthrough in a 1985 cold case involving the murder of Terry McAdams, using genetic genealogy to identify a suspect. Additionally, Little Rock Animal Village celebrates upgrades to its facilities with a ribbon-cutting event while offering free adoptions. Meanwhile, NASA announces that astronauts will remain on the ISS until February due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Lastly, Central Arkansas’s Train and Hobby Show continues, providing family fun.
Sarah Horbacewicz presents Arkansas’s top news stories for August 24, 2024, including how a Little Rock animal shelter is fighting overcapacity.
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Bentonville Debbie Jones awarded 2025 superintendent of the year
SUMMARY: Dr. Debbie Jones, Superintendent of the Bentonville School District, was honored with the 2025 Arkansas Superintendent of the Year Award during a surprise school board meeting. She expressed astonishment and gratitude for the recognition. Candidates for the award are evaluated on their leadership, communication, professionalism, and community involvement. With over 25 years of educational experience, Dr. Jones is now a contender for the National Superintendent of the Year Award, emphasizing the resilience of teachers and the strength of her team. The national winner will be announced at an event in February.
Bentonville Debbie Jones awarded 2025 superintendent of the year
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Families of Baltimore bridge collapse victims file lawsuit
SUMMARY: Families of construction workers killed in a cargo ship accident at Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge have filed a lawsuit against the ship’s owner to prevent them from escaping legal liability. The incident occurred when the ship, identified as D, lost power and collided with the bridge, causing its collapse and the deaths of eight workers. The Singapore-based parent company, Grace Ocean Private Limited, sought to limit its legal exposure, but three victims’ families are urging the court to deny this request. They emphasize that no corporation should diminish the value of human life, advocating for a jury to determine fair compensation.
Families of some of the workers killed when a cargo ship crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge in March have announced a lawsuit aimed at preventing the ship’s owner from escaping legal liability.
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Families of workers killed during Baltimore bridge collapse file lawsuit
SUMMARY: Families of eight construction workers killed when the cargo ship D crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March are suing to hold the ship’s owner, Grace Ocean Private Limited, accountable. The ship lost power and struck the bridge, leading to its collapse. The company is seeking to limit its liability, but three families are urging the court to reject this request, emphasizing that no corporation should diminish the value of human life. Their attorneys advocate for a jury to determine compensation. The National Transportation Safety Board revealed that electrical issues, possibly due to a loose cable, contributed to the accident.
Families of some of the workers killed when a cargo ship crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge in March have announced a lawsuit aimed at preventing the ship’s owner from escaping legal liability.
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