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Trending: Homeless valedictorian, emotional kindergarten graduation

7:28 PM, May 24, 2013

Here's a rundown of stories that are trending online on Friday, May 24.

Mother: How could driver hit my son and leave him for dead

6:46 PM, May 24, 2013

A Little Rock mother speaks about losing her son in a hit-and-run accident.

Riverfest: What You Need To Know

6:11 PM, May 24, 2013

A rundown of times, locations, and stage info for Little Rock's 2013 Riverfest.

Money on hold for Arkansas storm shelter rebates

6:09 PM, May 24, 2013

In years past the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) gave up to $1,000 to people who purchase a shelter, but those funds are on hold.

THV In Your Town: Riverfest

5:58 PM, May 24, 2013

On Friday, May 24, THV In Your Town will be broadcasting live from one of the most anticipated events in Arkansas: Riverfest!

5NEWS: Woman dead after boat explosion on Beaver Lake

5:44 PM, May 24, 2013

One person has been confirmed dead after a boat exploded on Beaver Lake.

More than 2 dozen quakes shake Arkansas in a week

5:43 PM, May 24, 2013

More than two dozen earthquakes have rumbled through Arkansas in the past week.

Benton police looking for missing 61-year-old

5:41 PM, May 24, 2013

Benton police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing person. Richard Gilliam, 61, was last seen leaving for work on Friday, May 17 and hasn't been seen or heard from since.

Food inspections are serious business at LR Riverfest

5:39 PM, May 24, 2013

Before festival-loving-fingers can get a hold of the finer foods of the event, the Arkansas Dept. of Health has to make sure all of the food served is not only good, but is prepared safely.

Boy Scouts, Sen. Pryor collecting items for tornado victims

5:14 PM, May 24, 2013

Arkansas' Sen. Mark Pryor, D, is working with a Central Arkansas Boy Scout troop to help Oklahoma tornado victims.

Ark. transportation dept. discusses bridge safety

4:56 PM, May 24, 2013

In light of an interstate bridge collapsing in Washington State Thursday evening, some people are wondering if a situation like that could happen in Arkansas.

Group protests handling of alleged 'indecent exposure' at school

3:42 PM, May 24, 2013

About a dozen people gathered outside of Ridge Road Middle School Friday, protesting the school's reaction to an alleged 'indecent exposure' incident that happened earlier this week.

Police used pepper spray to get barricaded man out of home

3:03 PM, May 24, 2013

Police spent about three hours Friday working to get a barricaded man out of his home in Conway.

Gun control group focuses on Sen. Mark Pryor with ad

2:34 PM, May 24, 2013

A gun control group is invoking the 2008 shooting death of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman with a new television ad questioning Sen. Mark Pryor's vote against expanded background checks

15-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run

12:23 PM, May 24, 2013

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office says a 14-year-old boy is dead after a hit-and-run.

Man arrested for stealing tip jar from Benton business

11:34 AM, May 24, 2013

A Texas man is under arrest for allegedly stealing from a Benton business.

Man sentenced, accused of stealing generator during snow storm

10:40 AM, May 24, 2013

A man accused of stealing a generator from a family whose son was on dialysis has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Recreational water illness prevention: 6 steps for healthy swimming

9:36 AM, May 24, 2013

As Arkansans take to the water this Memorial Day weekend, the Arkansas Department of Health is recommending that swimmers take steps to avoid recreational water illnesses (RWIs).

Boozman appointed to Helsinki Commission

9:34 AM, May 24, 2013

U.S. Senator John Boozman today announced that he has been appointed to serve as a member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, commonly referred to as the Helsinki Commission.

List of most endangered places released

9:21 AM, May 24, 2013

The Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas is releasing its 2013 list of most endangered places.

Jazz in the Park series starts in LR in June

8:59 AM, May 24, 2013

A new weekly musical event is coming to the River Market District in downtown Little Rock.

Suspect attempt to rob NLR bank employee

8:33 AM, May 24, 2013

North Little Rock police say suspects tried to rob a local bank employee early Thursday morning.

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