SUMMARY: A woman in her third trimester was shot multiple times at her home in Fort Smith by her ex-boyfriend, who is also the father of her baby. Police received a call from the victim, who reported the shooting that occurred after an argument. She was found seriously injured but the baby was confirmed to be alive. The suspect, Erick Luna-Chavez, was arrested nearby and faces multiple felony charges, including domestic battery. The gun used was reported stolen, and he is currently held without bond at the Sebastian County Detention Center.

A pregnant woman was shot and taken to the hospital in a Fort Smith neighborhood Tuesday morning, according to Aric Mitchell, spokesperson for the Fort Smith Police Department.

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SUMMARY: A potential nuclear waste facility could be built in Fort Smith as part of a federal initiative to consolidate spent nuclear fuel storage from over 90 sites to about four locations nationwide. Fort Smith, one of 25 candidate sites, was selected due to its transportation infrastructure, including access to I-40, railways, and the river. The project is in its early stage, focusing on public awareness and feedback. The proposed facility would cover 1,200 acres, storing 500-600 dry casks, and could bring significant economic benefits, including hundreds of jobs and billions in construction development.

According to reports, a nuclear waste facility might be built in Fort Smith. Here’s how people living nearby are weighing in.

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SUMMARY: Electors across the U.S. are meeting to finalize the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. In Arkansas, six electors, including Johnathan Barnett from Siloam Springs, will formally vote for President-elect Donald Trump, as Arkansas, won by Trump, sends Republican electors to Little Rock. Barnett, a seasoned elector, is mentoring newer members on the electoral process. He emphasized the structure of electors in Arkansas, comprising one from each congressional district and two at-large. The U.S. House is scheduled to certify the electoral votes on January 6th, and Barnett expresses confidence in the electoral process and his fellow electors.

Arkansas’s six presidential electors will cast their votes for Donald Trump at a meeting in Little Rock Tuesday morning. Subscribe …

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