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Thursday Forecast

Warm & windy conditions will continue through Thursday before a major cool down on Friday. A strong cold front will move through the state late Thursday but before it does, temps will approach record high territory. Winds will stay strong out of the southwest before shifting to the northwest on Friday.

Tonight: Partly Cloudy, low 50

Friday: Mostly Sunny & windy, high 80. Wind SW 20-25, shifting to the NW late.

Police: Jacksonville man arrested for stabbing wife

Jacksonville police say a man is charged with domestic battery after allegedly stabbing his wife several times.

Update: Hazmat spill cleaned up, intersection reopened

A tanker truck carrying 4,000 gallons of hydrochloric acid has turned over at the intersection of Shilo and Peanut Ridge roads.  The spill has been cleaned up, and the intersection is reopened.

Repairs scheduled for University Ave.

According to officials with the City of Little Rock, a section of University Ave. at Asher Ave. will be closed this weekend and next.

Searcy man gets 30 years in prison for man's death

The Daily Citizen reports that Sherod Shockley entered the plea Tuesday in White County Circuit Court. He's the second man to enter a plea deal in connection with the death of Zachary Mitchell.

GOP's Richmond drops out of 4th district race

GOP congressional candidate Marcus Richmond says he's dropping out of the race in Arkansas' 4th district and that he's endorsing former rival Tom Cotton.

Bald Knob man accused of raping child

A Bald Knob man was arrested earlier this month for allegedly raping a young child.

Cross Co. pastor has criminal past

Cotton Plant pastor James Davis, accused of raping a child, is no stranger to the law. He has a lengthy criminal record.

LR Family at 5: Fun ideas for everyone

Here are some fun ideas for everyone from Little Rock Family.

THV Insider: Missing children policy

With the recent disappearance of Angela Allen and her tragic death, Today's THV wanted to outline our policy on when and why we air stories involving missing children.

THV Extra at 6 & 10: Help for veterans at home

Coming home from war can be one of the most difficult experiences for someone to face. For those who need help adjusting, there are local programs out there to help.

Ark. House votes to move forward with budget bill

The House has voted to move forward with the state's budget, despite Republican concerns over Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe's $4.7 billion proposed spending plan.

Feds award health overhaul grants to 10 states

Federal officials say another 10 states are getting a total of $230 million to set up new health insurance markets under President Barack Obama's overhaul.

Court seems split on double jeopardy question

The Supreme Court seems divided on whether to allow an Arkansas man to be retried on murder charges even though a jury forewoman said in open court that they were unanimously against finding him guilty.

Beebe proposes $678K in budget cut for coming year

Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe is offering more than $678,000 in cuts that he's willing to make to his budget proposal as he continues negotiations with lawmakers.

Benton man arrested for child abuse

Police say Christopher Williams is in custody for allegedly abusing a 3-month-old baby, who suffered a broken leg and cracked ribs.

KFSM: Sex offender pleads not guilty in teen murder

Lloyd Jones, 36, of Lavaca, was formally arraigned on a first degree murder charge in the death of a 16-year-old Van Buren girl Wednesday morning.

Maumelle 16-year-old missing

Maumelle police need your helping finding a missing teenager.

'Today's THV at Noon': Union Rescue Mission's 'Night on the Street'

The Union Rescue Mission is holding its 5th Annual "Night on the Street" to help raise awareness and financial support for programming that touches the lives of the homeless domestically abused and addicted here in Central Arkansas.

Ark. lawmakers reject proposal to stop paying dues

Arkansas lawmakers have rejected a proposal for the state to stop paying dues for membership in two national legislative organizations.

Texarkana police, K-9 find marijuana worth $220K

Police in Texarkana, Arkansas, along with their K-9 unit, find thousands of dollars worth of marijuana at a bus terminal.

Ark. lawmakers hope for progress on state budget

Arkansas legislative leaders say they hope to soon end an impasse over the state budget bill that's been delayed over a Republican push to cut more in agency spending.