WHITE COUNTY, Ark. (KTHV) - Hazmat crews in White County have cleaned up a spill from a overturned tanker.  

Deputies say that just after 9:30 Tuesday night a tanker truck carrying 3,000 gallons of hydrochloric acid turned over at the intersection of Shilo and Peanut Ridge...more roads.

Officials tell Today's THV that the spill has been cleaned up, and the intersection has been reopened. 

Corporal Steve Hernandez with the White County Sherrif's Department told Today's THV that only 100 gallons spilled.

A nearby home was evacuated as a precautionary measure. The driver of the tanker was not injured. The accident is still under investigation.

According to the EPA, "hydrochloric acid is used in the production of chlorides, fertilizers, and dyes, in electroplating, and in the photographic, textile, and rubber industries."

The Environmental Protection Agency says "Hydrochloric acid is corrosive to the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.

Great things are happening at Sue’s Alterations with the addition of MW Boutique.  New owners, Lamar and Mary Wright, celebrated their ownership and new boutique addition with a Ribbon Cutting celebration in conjunction with the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce.  The event was held February...more 21 at their 705 Marion Street location.

“We just feel blessed to be here,” said Lamar Wright, co-owner.  “Searcy is a great community and we are looking forward to many years of success.”
 
Sue’s offers all types of alterations and sewing repairs from clothing to boat tarps.  Patches on jackets, uniforms, monogramming, hidden zippers and repair of clergy clothing is also available.  Look no further for full tailored suits or dresses for any occasion, custom made gowns, wedding dresses, prom and pageant dresses.  You can bring your pattern or our team can custom design it for you.

Their new addition, MW Boutique, offers a variety of accessories, including dress and

SEARCY, Ark. (AP) - A 22-year-old Searcy man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 24-year-old man who was killed while working as a janitor. 

The Daily Citizen reports that Sherod Shockley entered the plea...more Tuesday in White County Circuit Court. He's the second man to enter a plea deal in connection with the death of Zachary Mitchell. Two other men are charged in the shooting and await trial.

Mitchell was found dead Oct. 23 at Nephrology Associates. He had been shot in the chest.

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WHITE CO., Ark. (KTHV) -- A Bald Knob man was arrested earlier this month for allegedly raping a young child.

According to the White County Sheriff's Department, Bradley Sanders is being held on $100,000 bond.

He is scheduled to appear in court March 6 at 9 am.

UALR Hosts Central Arkansas Science Fairs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 9, 2012) – UALR’s College of Science and Mathematics will host three regional science fairs – the Central Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair , the Junior Academy of Science Central Arkansas Regional Fair,...more and the American Chemical Society Chemistry Olympiad – on Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3, offering competition for both middle- and high school students.

The two fairs will be day-long competitions from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Friday, March 2, in the Donaghey Student Center. The Olympiad will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3, in the UALR Science Lab Building Room 280. It is open to all chemistry students nominated by their teacher.

Public, private, and home-schooled students from the counties of Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Van Buren, White, Woodruff, and Yell are eligible for the CARSEF’s two levels

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- A proposal to cut three percent of the Governor's budget.

The GOP counter-budget would cut three percent, or $21 million, of the Governor Mike Beebe's $4.7 billion state budget.

The Governor reviewed the proposed cuts and asked state agencies to do...more the same.

Those agencies came back stating the cuts will lead to reductions in services and personnel.

But Republican lawmakers say that may not happen at all...setting the stage for a battle of the budget.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"At the end of the day, it's going to take agreement to get anything done and that is important," said Republican John Burris, the House Minority Leader.

Democratic House Majority Leader Johnnie Roebuck said the budget has already been thoroughly reviewed.

"I trust that we have a very good budget and I support it. Could there be another hundred dollars here or a

Story by Haley E. Haile
December 18, 2011 brought a “Gift from God.” Her name is Mati – meaning ‘Gift from God”—Jean Moorehead. It was evident from the time that Mati was still in the womb that she was a miracle, and was being sent to help the world.
Friends and family of Mati, a baby...more from close lying Cleburne County who is undergoing chemotherapy right now, are holding a benefit team roping at White County Fair Grounds in honor of Mati Moorehead to help with the costs of the treatment. The roping will begin at 11:00 on March 3, 2012 with a $10 a man buy-in and a 50% payback. During the roping a Red Cross Blood Drive will be present to take blood donations for the Red Cross blood bank. There will also be a live auction, bounce houses for the kids, and a concession stand.
Kara and Brian Moorehead of Concord had been blessed with two children, Emma who is four and Jasper who is 17 months, when they found out that they were being blessed one more time. After Kara reached

LITTLE ROCK (KTHV) -- February is Heart Health Month.  Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans.  High blood pressure and obesity are two of the risk factors for heart attack.  Some of the symptoms include pain in the chest or arm.  Some have presented with no symptoms at all. ...more

Dr. Scott Davis with Arkansas Cardiology at Baptist Health will join Stefanie Bryant to answer your questions.

Click the THVideo to hear how Dr. Davis answered the questions you asked on Facebook!

White County employees may soon be able to contest their wellness fair results during a window of time in order to get the proper insurance rate deductions.

One of the newest shopping centers in Searcy has begun the “build-out” process, with potential businesses to be finalized in the coming weeks.

Three men charged with the murder of a 2006 Searcy High School graduate are expected to appear in court on Tuesday to discuss any possible issues before their trial date.

“Fill bowl — fight hunger” is the motto of Rice Bowls, a non-profit organization that seeks to provide food for orphans worldwide.

If it takes a village to raise a child, the city of Bald Knob is proving that it takes a community to prepare a ballpark.

According to Punxsutawney Phil, there are six more weeks of winter, but for much of the country this has been one of the mildest winters on record.  With several bouts of 50 and 60-degree days, people are delighted and Mother Nature is becoming confused. Being able to take afternoon walks in...more winter is a welcome surprise, but an early influx of pesky insects much less so.
Many insects hibernate during the cold winter months, but as this winter has been anything but typical, they may be emerging from their hiding places much earlier than we expect,² noted Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Several states have even reported tick sightings, which is especially worrisome as people head outdoors to enjoy the weather and are unprepared for tick encounters.
Insects survive harsh winter temperatures using several strategies, such as slowing down their metabolism and respiration. But with the warmer temperatures

A comedian whose publicist says “speaks to everyone” will perform in Searcy this month.