News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
This fake football team fooled the entire state of Arkansas
SUMMARY: In the mid-1980s, two Jesseville High School staff members, band director Bob Civils and basketball coach Gary Crowder, orchestrated a prank by creating a fictitious football team called the Village Academy Beavers. They reported fake scores to local newspapers, claiming the nonexistent school played against out-of-state teams. The prank gained popularity, leading to wide coverage and interest, even attracting attention from colleges like Yale. After four years, the hoax ended when an anonymous tip exposed them, but it brought laughter and camaraderie, culminating in a celebratory banquet. The legend of the Beavers lives on in Arkansas folklore.
In the mid 1980s, the Village Academy Beavers attracted some attention after winning big games against out-of-state opponents.
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NWA elected officials compete in Salvation Army’s ‘Mayoral Ring Off’
SUMMARY: The lighting of a giant menorah, festive food, candy, and classic Hanukkah music marked a special event in Northwest Arkansas. Seven mayors, including Doug Sprouse, participated in the annual “Mayoral Ring Off” with the Salvation Army, competing to raise funds for the organization. Other local leaders from Bella Vista, Centerton, Little Flock, Rogers, Bentonville, and Benton County also joined in. The money raised supports the Salvation Army’s year-round operations. Mayor Sprouse emphasized the ongoing need for community support, especially during the holiday season, and pledged continued participation in future events.
NWA elected officials compete in Salvation Army’s ‘Mayoral Ring Off’
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SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione, accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, arrived in New York to face multiple charges, including murder, stalking, and terrorism. Federal prosecutors have added charges, citing the crime’s intent to instill fear and influence government. Mangione’s defense argues these federal charges raise constitutional concerns. The shooting, which sparked anger toward the healthcare system, has led to some public support for Mangione, while New York Mayor Eric Adams condemns the violence. Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania, now faces potential federal death penalty charges, though prosecutors have not confirmed whether they will pursue them.
The suspect in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson arrived in New York to face multiple charges
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‘Statistics are staggering’: Domestic violence during pregnancy under spotlight after Fort Smith …
SUMMARY: An 18-year-old pregnant woman was shot multiple times by her ex-boyfriend, Erick Luna-Chavez, on MacArthur Drive in Fort Smith. She is 32 weeks pregnant and both she and the baby are expected to survive. Luna-Chavez, arrested and facing felony charges, reportedly broke into the woman’s home before the shooting. Domestic violence against pregnant women is a growing concern, with recent studies showing alarming statistics. Local shelters, including the Crisis Intervention Center in Fort Smith, provide vital support to victims, though availability is limited. The prosecutor explains Luna-Chavez isn’t charged with attempted murder due to parole considerations.
The shooting of an 18-year-old pregnant woman in Fort Smith has put the spotlight on domestic violence.
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