SUMMARY: THV11 Plus news coverage highlights tensions within the Arkansas Supreme Court, following newly elected Chief Justice Karen Baker’s controversial decisions since her swearing-in on January 1st. During a heated three-hour meeting, other justices expressed dissatisfaction with Baker’s unilateral actions, including live-streaming the meeting without broader notification, which they deemed inappropriate. Disagreements center around the interpretation of Amendment 80 regarding the Chief Justice’s powers, with Baker asserting she can take charge, while others argue she should only implement existing policies. The discord has been labeled an embarrassment for the state, with calls for more private discussions instead of public confrontations.

Newly-elected Chief Justice Karen Baker and her colleagues have been at odds since the first moments after her Jan. 1 swearing in.

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SUMMARY: Benton’s second middle school, Mountain View Middle, will open in August 2025. Principal Chris Johnson, who has been gathering feedback from parents, announced the attendance zones: Mountain View will serve students from Caldwell Elementary, while Benton Middle will accommodate those from Howard Perrin , and Angie Grant Elementary schools. Students from Ringgold Elementary will be divided between both middle schools. The school is on track for completion by July, with work underway on interiors, including the gym floor. Students who use the district’s school choice program will stay with their current classmates. More details will be available on thv11.com.

Benton is prepping to open its second middle school and district leaders are making some important decisions, including drawing the attendance zone.

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SUMMARY: After last week’s snowstorm, many in central Arkansas are returning to work and school. Areas remain icy, especially in untreated neighborhoods. A cold front on Tuesday will lower temperatures to the 40s, aiding thawing, while warmer temperatures later in the week may reach the upper 50s or near 60°F, helping further melt the snow. However, an Arctic blast is expected by Saturday, plunging temperatures into the teens by Sunday. While there’s low confidence for additional winter weather, the cold poses risks for freezing pipes, necessitating precautions like insulation and dripping faucets starting Saturday evening.

Arkansas is still thawing out from a recent snowstorm, but the THV11 Weather Impact Team has turned its attention to the next arctic blast. Here’s the latest.

https://www.thv11.com/article/weather/weather-impact/arctic-blast-heading-to-arkansas-what-to-know/91-86858e23-a4e7-48ee-8bd9-71a260b683fc

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