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Pine Bluff honors detective on 4th anniversary of death
SUMMARY: The Pine Bluff Community honored Detective Kevin Collins on the fourth anniversary of his murder, marking the first remembrance since Kesan Smith was found guilty of his crime. Over 75 people gathered to celebrate Collins’ life and service, reflecting on his dedication to the community since childhood. Mayor Shirley Washington and other attendees shared stories of Collins as a model officer. Collins’ mother, Doretta Hobbs, expressed bittersweet emotions, finding closure in the trial’s outcome while hoping for Smith’s redemption. The event focused on celebrating Collins’ legacy, including a scholarship for students studying criminal justice in his name.
On the fourth anniversary of Detective Kevin Collins’ murder, Pine Bluff came together once again. This time, the celebration felt a little different.
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
Arkansas's top news stories | October 5, 2024
SUMMARY: A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting in Pine Bluff that left 29-year-old Otis Daniels dead. Police arrested 44-year-old John Carter as the alleged shooter. The community also gathered to honor Detective Kevin Collins on the fourth anniversary of his murder, reflecting on his life and service. This remembrance follows the conviction of Kesan Smith for Collins’ death, providing some closure for his family. Meanwhile, lane closures along I-30 in Pulaski County are expected as ARDOT finalizes the 30 Crossing project. Cleanup continues across southern states after Hurricane Helen, which caused extensive damage and left nearly 700,000 homes without power.
Brooke Buckner presents Arkansas’s top news stories for October 5, 2024, including a how a community came together to honor a fallen detective.
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Cleanup continues after Helene as 700K homes are still without power
SUMMARY: Cleanup efforts are underway across southern states following Hurricane Helen, which has left nearly 700,000 homes without power and caused at least 225 fatalities. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed in North Carolina, where residents like Ben Phillips are clearing hazardous debris from their homes. In the town of Marshall, only 98 out of 8,000 properties had flood insurance. Volunteers are assisting those in need, while communication remains difficult. North Carolina resident Sam Perking hiked 11 miles to reach his trapped parents. Helen’s devastation marks it as the second deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina.
Cleanup following Hurricane Helene is underway across several southern states where nearly 700,000 homes remain without power.
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Tensions flare as Harris & Trump continue campaigns
SUMMARY: Former President Donald Trump received a briefing on Hurricane Helen’s damage, expressing concern for missing people and calling it a severe storm. He criticized the Biden administration, claiming disaster relief funds were misallocated to assist migrants, alleging that criminals were entering the U.S. without evidence. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Michigan, highlighting a jobs report that added over 250,000 jobs while warning that Trump’s potential victory could result in significant job losses for auto workers in the state, echoing his previous unfulfilled promises.
Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are each on the campaign trail as tensions continue to flare. (Via CBS).
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