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Cabot resident assumes command of 39th's Searcy battalion

May 16,2012 at 3:04 PM EST

39th Brigade's Searcy based battalion to welcome new commander Sunday ~ Cabot resident to accept command of 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment's 700 Soldiers
Lt. Col. Todd Spafford, of Cabot, Ark. will assume command of the Arkansas National Guard's Searcy-based 2nd Battalion, 153rd...more Infantry of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, from outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Jon Stubbs, during a change of command ceremony on Sunday, May 16, 2012, at 1:00 p.m.
The event will take place at the Col. A.J. "Bo" Baker National Guard Readiness Center located at 3105 South Main Street in Searcy, Ark.
The 2nd battalion's history includes recent service in Bosnia, Kuwait, Sinai Peninsula, and two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 2nd battalion maintains command and control over its subordinate units in Wynne, Walnut Ridge, Rector, Batesville, Augusta, Forrest City, Brinkley, and Newport with an attached Forward Support Company in Cabot.
Lt. Col. Todd

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Investigation of Lonoke Co. murder continues

May 15,2012 at 4:24 PM EST

LONOKE, Ark. (KTHV) -- The Lonoke County Sheriff's department says a 51-year-old man was found dead around 5:30 Friday evening.

The victim, 51-year-old Raymond Miller III, was reportedly shot in the head. He was taken from Dismukes Street, the scene of the shooting, to a hospital...more where he was later pronounced dead.

The motive is still under investigation, but authorities name Jerry Chivers, 71, as a suspect in this crime. No criminal charges have been filed at this point.

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What's happening in Cabot

May 11,2012 at 4:41 PM EST

Monday May 14
7PM~ Lonoke Co. Republican
Committee| Grandpa’s BBQ
Tuesday May 15
12Noon~Cabot Rotary Club
Colton’s Steakhouse
195 Northport Dr.
Wednesday May 16
12Noon~Kiwanis Club Meeting
** This week only**
Meet at Larry’s Pizza
2798 S. 2nd...more St.
Thursday May 17
12Noon~Cabot Lions Club
The Diner-3286 S. 2nd St.
Friday May 18
Villa Salon’s New Location
Ribbon Cutting
12 Noon
Villa Salon & Day Spa
108 N. First St.
Early Voting:
May 7-May 18
City Annex
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 21-6pm-Cabot Civitan Meeting
1st Security Bank
May 21- 7pm-City Council Meeting-City Annex
May 21-4th Annual Golf ‘FORE’ Life
Stone Links Golf Course
110 Hwy 391 North Little Rock
More info: A Woman’s Place -941-5533
May 22-8am-Economic Development Committee
Chamber Office
May 24-7pm-American Legion Meeting-Mini Mall
May 28-Memorial Day –Chamber Office Closed

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Brighter Side: Cabot High seniors present 'Life Impact' diplomas to mentors

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May 11,2012 at 6:14 AM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Too often we report the negative news, but great things are happening in your community each day.

Here's a look at the Brighter Side....

Cabot seniors recognize those who impacted their lives

High school seniors dressed in cap and gown...more are usually the ones to receive diplomas, but on Thursday it was Cabot High graduates who were handing out diplomas to some very special people.

One-hundred and fifty seniors presented "life impact" diplomas and heartfelt notes to teachers, administrators, coaches, police officers and lunch ladies who had made an impact on their lives.

THV Photojournalist John Young was there to capture the heartfelt stories as students closed a chapter in the story of life. Click on the THVideo!

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Cabot High School Seniors Send-Off

May 10,2012 at 12:33 PM EST

Cabot High School Seniors Send-Off
Friday, May 11

Let's "Line 89" and Hwy 321 to give a great send-off to the Cabot High School Class of 2012 as the ride their last school bus ride to their commencement practice!

At approximately 8:15 AM, an eleven school bus caravan will...more depart from Cabot High School CHAMPS Hall parking lot and turn left onto South Pine Street. They will proceed down South Pine Street and turn right onto Hwy 321.

We are asking the entire community, regardless of whether you have a child graduating, to support the Class of 2012 with signs, banners, poms, waves and cheers! Cabot Panther or red/white attire is encouraged, but not required! It's all about kids!

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Police seek Ward bank robbery suspect

May 8,2012 at 5:39 PM EST

WARD, Ark. (KTHV) -- Authorities are looking for a man they say robbed the Centennial Bank in Ward around 1 pm Tuesday afternoon.

According to police, the man walked into the bank carrying a silver handgun and robbed the teller of an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is...more described as a white male, approximately 6' tall and weighing 250 lbs. He was reportedly wearing a dark gray hooded sweatshirt, dark sweatpants and black ski mask.

The suspect was driving a black Chrysler 300 with no license plate, according to police.

If you have any information about the incident, you're asked to contact the Ward Police Department at (501) 843-6351.

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Commodities distribution rescheduled to May 16

May 8,2012 at 5:07 PM EST

LONOKE, Ark. – Central Arkansas Development Council has re-scheduled its USDA Commodities distribution for May 16 in Lonoke County. The distribution, was originally scheduled Wednesday, May 9, will begin at 9 a.m.
Commodities will be distributed at the following locations: Allport City...more Hall, Austin City Hall, Cabot Church of Christ located at 500 North 2nd Street, Carlisle Old City Gym, Humnoke City Hall, Lonoke County Fairgrounds, Ward Chamber of Commerce, Woodlawn Community Center, and the England Community Center. ID must be present in order to receive commodities.
The food items to be distributed may include canned spinach, canned peas, canned tomato soup, grapefruit juice, canned peaches, dried pitted plums and canned beef stew.
All customers receiving commodities must present identification. To be eligible to receive USDA commodities, income guidelines must be met. The income guidelines for this program are based on 130% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Based

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THV Extra: Stocks family murders (Part 2)

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May 7,2012 at 10:57 PM EST

LONOKE, Ark. (KTHV) - It is a story few could believe and one that still draws national attention, the 1997 murders a father, mother and daughter at the hands of their son and brother.

January 17, 1997, the bodies of Joe, Barbara and Heather Stocks were found shot to death in the...more kitchen of their own home. Heath Stocks, the son of Joe and Barbara and brother of Heather was arrested the next day.

The 20 year old confessed to the crime but later admitted to being a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of his scout master Jack Walls who he also says told him to commit the murders. Now, Stocks is looking for a new trial and a chance at freedom.

There are so many players in this case, but as Today's THV began digging into the story, we found it nearly impossible to find anyone that would talk about it. We called Stocks' former prosecutor, the former lead investigator, even one of his public defenders and no one would return any of our calls. As of now, it

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Lonoke Relay for Life

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May 4,2012 at 11:02 PM EST

LONOKE, Ark. (KTHV) -- Cancer survivors and supporters are walking through the night in Lonoke. They're participating in the American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life, and THV's Craig O'Neill joined them on the track.

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What's happening in Cabot

May 4,2012 at 3:06 PM EST

Saturday May 5
JMR Insurance Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
11AM, 3358 S. 2nd St.
Jacob’s Ladder Grand Opening. Door prizes, food and lots of fun
2301 S. Pine St.
Monday May 7
11:30AM~Cabot Panther Foundation Golf Tournament-Rolling Hills Country Club. For more...more information please
contact Amanda Elizandro @ 843-3363 ext.1059
6PM~ Cabot Civitan Club| 1st Security Bank
6:30PM~ Public Works Committee| City Annex
6:30PM~Budget & Personnel| City Annex 6:30PM~Police & Fire Committee| City Annex
Wednesday May 9
Ribbon Cutting
11AM Apex Communication, 2241 Bill Foster Memorial Hwy. Ste. A
12Noon~Kiwanis Club Meeting @ The Diner-3286 S. 2nd St.
Thursday May 10
12Noon~Board of Directors Meeting| Chamber Office

Tuesday May 8
12Noon~Cabot Rotary Club| Colton’s Steakhouse@195 Northport Dr.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 18- 12Noon-The Villa Salon Day Spa 108 N. 1st May 22-8am-Economic Dev. Committee Chamber

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Lonoke Co. deputies' Most Wanted

May 4,2012 at 2:41 PM EST

LONOKE, Ark. (KTHV) -- The Lonoke County Sheriff's Department is searching for Ricky Lee Stivers, 33.

The department says Stivers has two outstanding arrest warrants from the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office and the Ward Police Department. He is also wanted as a possible suspect...more regarding theft of property.

Stivers is described as 5'8" tall, 130 lbs. with hazel eyes and brown hair. His last known address was on Elm Street in Lonoke.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Stivers is asked to contact the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office (501) 676-3000 or (501) 676-6494.

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Lonoke deputy back on duty after shooting

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May 3,2012 at 7:20 PM EST

LONOKE, Ark. (KTHV) - A Lonoke County deputy is back on active duty after Arkansas State Police say he shot and killed a man.

ASP say Cpl. Jack Fitzhugh shot and killed Dustin Williamson, 32, of Lonoke. Williamson was standing along Hwy. 294 between Jacksonville and Furlow swinging a...more large piece of metal.

Authorities say when Fitzhugh arrived, Williamson began hitting the side of his patrol car with the metal. That's when they say Fitzhugh opened fire and killed Williamson.

Bill Sadler with ASP says he can't release any information, but they are still investigating and the local prosecutor tells Today's THV he has not gotten a report yet.

THV's Dustin Wilson is following up on this story and will have the latest on "Today's THV at 6:00" and todaysthv.com.

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Deputies investigate burglary in Lonoke Co.

May 1,2012 at 4:26 PM EST

LONOKE, Ark. (KTHV) - Deputies are investigating a burglary at a home on Woodlawn Road in Lonoke.

According to deputies, the suspect(s) kicked in the back door of the home, which is under construction. Once inside, holes were kicked in the ceilings, and copper wire was stolen from...more the attic.

Deputies say the burglary is believed to have happened between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday. A surveillance camera caught the suspect in photos.

If you have any information on this burglary, you're asked to call (501) 676-3000 or (501) 676-3051.

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Reported sexual abuse in Cabot

May 2,2012 at 1:00 PM EST

CABOT, Ark. (KTHV) - Cabot police is investigating the possible sexual abuse of a child in the parking lot of a local business.

On Monday afternoon around 3 p.m., police got a call about possible sexual abuse of a minor in the Goodwill parking lot on South Rockwood.

When...more officers got there the vehicle had already left, but witnesses did give information about the vehicle.

Police sent the information to the Department of Human Services' Child Abuse Hotline.

The child in question has been found and is safe. The investigation is ongoing.

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Weekend forecast

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Apr 29,2012 at 7:35 PM EST

warm & humid weather pattern will be shaping up for the foreseeable future with only slight rain chances. Temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid-80s over the next several days.

Sunday: More of the Same. High 81. 20% Showers.