SUMMARY: As Hurricane Milton, a category five storm, approaches Florida, emergency workers from Arkansas are mobilizing to assist. With local services already strained from recent events, crews from Mims and Little Rock are deploying to help facilitate evacuations and provide medical transport for those unable to evacuate by car. Operations manager John Woodward emphasized the importance of these efforts, particularly for nursing homes and hospitals in the storm’s path. This situation highlights the spirit of community support, as neighboring states rally to aid Florida in its time of need. More assistance opportunities for storm victims are available on thv11.com.

An Arkansas MEMS crew was sent to Florida to assist with emergency response efforts as Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall later this week.

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SUMMARY: Crews are battling a grass fire along Interstate 49 in Springdale, causing significant traffic delays as only one lane remains open. The fire has created heavy smoke in the area, leading to hazy conditions. Many regions, including all of Northwest Arkansas and much of the River Valley—specifically Benton, Washington, Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian counties—are currently under burn bans due to dry conditions, as reported by the Arkansas Forestry Division.

A grass fire broke out along Interstate 49 in Springdale Monday afternoon.

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SUMMARY: Police are investigating a social media threat directed at Holt Middle School in Fayetteville, but confirm that students are not in danger. An additional school resource officer has been assigned to the campus as a precaution. The owner of the TikTok account responsible for the threat is currently unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. Further details are expected as the situation develops. For more information, visit the commitment 20-24 tab on the website.

Police said a threat was made against Holt Middle School on TikTok.

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