17-year-old facing capital murder charges

Submitted by Holly Nicole Morrison, Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, May 27th, 2015, 3:17pm

17-year-old facing capital murder charges

MALVERN, Ark. (KTHV) - The murder of Jason "Snowman" Stovall led investigators to a 17-year-old boy who is now facing Capital Murder and Criminal Attempt Capital Murder charges.

According to the Malvern Police Department, the teen was arrested May 26 and charged with capital murder and criminal attempt capital murder. He is currently being held in lieu of $100,000 cash or professional bond.

Police said the teen had apparently also been arrested in March and charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution.

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Submitted by Holly Nicole Morrison, Digital Content Producer

Wednesday, May 27th, 2015, 2:50pm

Water tanks restored to normal levels; voluntary water conservation request lifted

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (City of Hot Springs) - Now that water tanks have reached normal levels at the city’s Ouachita Water Treatment Plant, the voluntary water conservation request of Hot Springs Municipal Utilities customers has been lifted.

The plant suffered a power outage in addition to a lightning strike to the generator that provides backup power during Monday night’s stormy weather. Entergy crews prioritized the restoration of electricity, and a generator was located in Memphis. “While water conservation is always a good practice, the crisis period is over,” said City Manager David Watkins. “Our thanks to all the residents and businesses that curtailed water use and helped restore the plant quickly to full production capacity.”

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Submitted by THV 11 News Staff

Tuesday, May 26th, 2015, 10:07pm

MALVERN, Ark. (KTHV) - An assistant manager at the Malvern Walmart is behind bars tonight for video voyeurism involving children.

Police say that man is 35-year-old Antoine Jones. He allegedly placed his cellphone under a bathroom stall, taking photos of the child inside.

Jones is now charged with Child Pornography Possession and Video Voyeurism.

He's being held on a $50,000 cash or professional bond as authorities investigate.

Stay with THV11 and THV11.com for more details.

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Magic Springs Announces 2015 Concert Series

Submitted by Magic Springs on Monday, May 25th, 2:00 pm

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Magic Springs Water and Theme Park has unveiled its 2015 concert series, comprising a diverse lineup of artists including country, rock, hip-hop, Christian and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

“We have a great lineup for 2015 and believe our guests will be thrilled with the quality of entertainment we have coming,” said park general manager, Steve Honeycutt. “It’s the best entertainment value in the state. Each concert costs a little more than $4 when you purchase a season ticket and you get access to the water and theme park all summer.”

The list of concert acts scheduled for 2015:

May 30-Randy Houser

June 6-Joe Nichols

June 12-Family Force 5

June 13-Lecrae

June 20-Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

June 27-Scotty McCreery

July 4-The Charlie Daniels Band

July 10-Sidewalk Prophets

July 11-Newsboys

July 18-3 Doors Down

July 25-Loverboy and Lita Ford

Grammy Award-winning Lecrae set for June 13

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Friday, May 22nd, 2015, 2:53pm

Ritz Theater debuts film by Malvern native

MALVERN, Ark. (KTHV) - A film written by former Oaklawn Jockey and Malvern native is set to debut at the Ritz Theater on Friday.

Otto Thorwarth is the writer of Cowboys and Jesus, which will be played at the Ritz Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. Thorwarth will also be starring in the film, along with Scott McClard from McClard's BBQ in Hot Springs along with a group of other local actors.

To see the trailer to the film, click here.

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Thursday, May 21st, 2015, 3:53pm

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (ASMSA) - The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts will hold its 2015 commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23.

The ceremony will be held in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

ASMSA will recognize 102 students in the Class of 2015. Eric Jackson, the general manager of Oaklawn Park, will be the commencement speaker. Alumni from various classes will be recognized during the ceremony, including the Class of 1995, the first graduating class from the school that is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year.

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Country star Randy Houser to appear Magic Springs

Submitted by Magic Springs on Wednesday, May 20th, 5:25 pm

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Magic Springs) - Country star Randy Houser will open the concert season on Saturday, May 30, at Magic Springs’ Timberwood Amphitheater in Hot Springs.

The show begins at 8 p.m. Luke Williams Band, fronted by a Arkansas native and now based in Nashville will open the show at 7 p.m. Williams has been performing since he was 10 years old and has taken the stage with Brad Paisley at Verizon Arena.

Houser most known for his hit "Anything Goes." It was a Top 20 hit on the Billboard country singles chart, and was the title track to his debut album.

He reached number one and received RIAA Platinum certifications with "How Country Feels," the title track to his third album, and with "Runnin' Outta Moonlight.”

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