Over 231,000 US homes and businesses were without power as of Monday morning due to severe weather, with tornadoes reported in Oklahoma and storm warnings issued for parts of the central US. Flash flood warnings have been issued for Oklahoma and Kansas, and residents are advised to stay alert and monitor local weather reports.
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Five people died in a plane crash Wednesday shortly after taking off from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that there were five people aboard the plane, all CTEH employees out of its Little Rock office. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with the NTSB in charge of determining the cause.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to deliver a response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, criticizing the Biden administration for what she sees as economic hardship, an attempt to strip away Americans' freedom of speech, and an attempt to force Americans to "partake in their rituals". The speech is expected to be a stark contrast to the President's address, and a rallying cry for those who disagree with the Biden administration's policies.
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $747 million for Monday's drawing, making it the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history. Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of winning the grand prize, which has a cash value of $403.1 million. The last time someone hit a jackpot was on November 19, 2022, when a single ticket in Kansas nabbed a grand prize worth $92.9 million.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been chosen to deliver the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address next week. The selection is typically reserved for people the party views as up-and-coming leaders, and Sanders said Republicans are "ready to begin a new chapter in the story of America." President Biden's address is expected to reflect on his first two years in office, and Sanders' response will be a chance for her to showcase her leadership skills and articulate the Republican vision for the future.
A powerful winter storm has caused chaos across the South, resulting in three deaths on the roads and nearly 2,000 flight cancellations. The storm has spread from the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area to Memphis, Tennessee, and officials are urging motorists to stay off the roads until Thursday. Airlines have warned passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport, as dangerous travel conditions, tree damage and power outages are likely across the Mid-South.
Two former Arkansas law enforcement officers have been charged with civil rights violations for using excessive force during the arrest of Randal Worcester, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media. The incident has sparked a national conversation about police brutality and the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers. The findings of the investigation have been given to a special prosecutor, and it is unclear what the outcome of the case will be.
Richard "Bigo" Barnett, an Arkansas man, was found guilty on all counts Monday after brief jury deliberations for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. He was convicted of eight counts, including felony charges of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding, and faces up to 20 years in prison. Barnett is the latest of more than 400 people to be charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol, which left five people dead and dozens of police officers injured.