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Feb 22,2012 at 4:17 PM EST

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.
Feb 22,2012 at 4:46 PM EST

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
Feb 22,2012 at 3:37 PM EST

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.

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Feb 22,2012 at 3:16 PM EST

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.
Feb 22,2012 at 11:42 AM EST

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
Feb 21,2012 at 9:22 PM EST
Mike Scott had 20 points and nine rebounds
on Tuesday, leading No. 25 Virginia to a 61-59 win over Virginia Tech.
Feb 21,2012 at 7:10 PM EST
Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Jordan Theodore scored a career-high 29 points
on Tuesday, leading Seton Hall to a ...
Feb 21,2012 at 7:12 PM EST
Jordan Theodore scored a career-high 29 points
on Tuesday, leading Seton Hall to a 73-55 toppling of No. 9 Georgetown.
Feb 21,2012 at 6:12 PM EST
Georgetown University football coach Kevin
Kelly announced Tuesday that Vinny Marino has joined the staff as the
offensive coordinator.
Feb 21,2012 at 4:33 PM EST

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
Feb 21,2012 at 8:46 AM EST
The Seton Hall Pirates will begin some late
season resume building as they host the ninth-ranked Georgetown Hoyas for a
Big East Conference bout at the Prudential Center.
Feb 20,2012 at 5:42 PM EST

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.
Feb 20,2012 at 5:55 PM EST

One of the newest shopping centers in Searcy has begun the “build-out” process, with potential businesses to be finalized in the coming weeks.
Feb 20,2012 at 3:04 PM EST

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.
Feb 20,2012 at 3:05 PM EST

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