Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
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🚧 Accidents
Gloria Cunningham was stranded on a dark Cave Springs road when flash flooding trapped her after a late shift, and nurse Brooke Kochel rescued her and helped her get home safely — her rescue reminds locals to heed flood warnings.
A man died when his car rolled over after hitting the rear of a stopped semi-trailer at the intersection of Robinson Avenue and Old Missouri Road on July 21 in Springdale—two others were transported to hospitals, and the semi driver was not injured.
🚨 Crime
Salvador Fautino Caracena-Zarates Jr., a 42-year-old from Fort Smith, pleaded guilty to possessing over 50 grams of a drug mixture and was sentenced to 25 years in prison and four years of supervised release—completing the federal sentencing of a Northwest Arkansas drug trafficking ring.
A Fayetteville man was arrested Friday after police said he fired a gun in the direction of a groom during a wedding at an event center in Springdale—authorities are investigating the incident.
🏛️ Government
Denis Dean, chief deputy prosecuting attorney for Washington and Madison counties with 18 years of experience, announced on Monday his campaign for the prosecuting attorney seat in the 4th Judicial District.
He said he will work to protect children and enforce laws equally while supporting drug-treatment, veterans, and mental health courts ahead of the March-3 election.
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Furniture Friends Fundraiser Ballgame
7:05-9 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — $12 per person — Enjoy an exciting baseball game while supporting local charity efforts.
Author Talk: Connie Cottingham
2-3 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Discover local activities with author Connie Cottingham as she shares insights from her book about Bentonville and Rogers.
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