Wynne

Wynne School District breaks ground on a new high school after an EF3 tornado in 2023.

Unrelated shootings in Northeast Arkansas resulted in the death of 18 year old Lamarion Bailey in Jonesboro and 27 year old Varian Campbell at a block party in Wynne.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders visited the City of Wynne for the 10th “Capitol for a Day” before the one-year anniversary of a deadly EF-3 tornado that took four lives.

Representatives from the community, school district officials, and architects convened on May 23 to deliberate on the design and features of the school, prioritizing the well-being of students and staff.

The Arkansas Realtors Association (A-R-A) has announced the establishment of a temporary command center in Wynne to provide assistance to the victims of the March tornado in the area.

More than 1,200 residents in Wynne, Arkansas, affected by the recent tornado have been approved for personal disaster assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) have been established in several areas hit by the disaster, offering resources such as mental health support, financial assistance, and other critical aid.

As Arkansans shift into rebuilding their lives following a devastating tornado outbreak, many fall victim to scammers taking advantage of people's vulnerability and generosity. Jessica Franklin, spokesperson for the FBI Field Office in Little Rock, provides tips for how people can protect themselves from charity and fraud scams.

Joe Zydlo with the American Red Cross office that covers Arkansas and Missouri discusses the organization's recovery efforts in Wynne.

37-acre site sits on state Highway 1 north of I-40