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Intro to Mass Media
Professor Reppert
Fall 2025
Something exciting just happened in the small town of Hochatown, Oklahoma. It became the backdrop for a brand-new movie. A production crew rolled into town to film "Marrow", a film inspired by a real stalking case that took place in Texas in the early 2000s.
Directed by Mitch McLeod, "Marrow" isn’t just about one story, but it’s about America’s fascination with true crime. From podcasts to documentaries, the obsession has become part of popular culture, and this movie aims to explore that darker side of storytelling. With stars Jessica Dawn Willis and Michael Ironside leading the cast, "Marrow" promises to be a chilling and thought-provoking film that blends true events with the unique lens of horror. And for 11 days, Hochatown got to be part of the action.
Bill Davis of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Sunday at his home in Concord after a long illness. He was 74.
Davis built his own NASCAR team from the ground up and competed from 1988 to 2008 in the sport’s top three series. His greatest triumph came in 2002 when driver Ward Burton captured the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious wins in stock car racing. For Davis, that victory symbolized the journey from small-town beginnings to the very top of NASCAR. “We were just some hillbillies from Arkansas, and we took it to the top,” he once said proudly.
Advanced DNA testing has confirmed that human remains found in Lee County in 1977 belonged to a man named Charles Howard Wallace, according to the Arkansas
State Police.The remains were originally discovered in a rural part of the Arkansas Delta, but investigators at the time could not determine the person’s identity.
In 2024, state police submitted the case to Othram Labs in Texas, a company specializing in advanced DNA analysis and forensic genealogy. By June, the lab tentatively identified Wallace and located possible relatives in Tennessee. A DNA sample from one relative allowed investigators to officially confirm his identity nearly five decades later.
Howard Stern shocked listeners Monday morning when he joked that he was leaving his longtime SiriusXM radio show and would be replaced by Andy Cohen. The prank began at the start of the 7 a.m. slot, with Cohen telling the audience that Stern’s channel would be rebranded as “Andy 100.”
Stern later revealed the announcement was a joke, assuring fans that he is not leaving the show. SiriusXM declined to comment on the stunt.
At least six people were killed Monday in a shooting at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, according to police and emergency services. The attack began when two gunmen opened fire on people waiting at a bus depot before boarding a bus to continue shooting.
Police confirmed both suspects were shot and killed at the scene. Emergency workers treated victims as the area was quickly secured, leaving the city shaken by the violence.
Sudan has endured over two years of brutal civil war, leaving tens of thousands dead and more than 13 million displaced. Famine and disease have spread amid the fighting between government forces and RSF rebels.
Amid this crisis, hope has emerged from an unexpected source: the Sudanese national soccer team is on the brink of its first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification, showing how sports can unite and inspire even in the darkest times.
Vernon Patton, a 72-year-old Arkansas resident, is recovering after a rare and
serious bear attack in the Mulberry Mountain area earlier this week.Patton was working on a gravel road with his tractor when a 70-pound juvenile black bear suddenly attacked him. His son, who was nearby, witnessed the incident and immediately called authorities, who responded quickly to assist.
The attack is notable because bear encounters in Arkansas are extremely uncommon, with very few incidents reported in the past several decades. The story has drawn attention across the state, serving as a reminder of the risks of wildlife encounters and the importance of safety precautions in rural areas.
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees met on September 4 in Magnolia. Students from the SAU Honors College showed off their work from a new class called Electric Guitar Building.
They started with blocks of wood and made their own guitars, mixing music, art, and woodworking. The project ended with a public exhibit and concert, where students played their guitars with faculty and even SAU President Dr. Bruno Hicks. The class shows how SAU gives students hands-on learning and a chance to be creative.
As summers get hotter, Americans are buying more ice cream, frozen desserts, and super-chilled drinks. New research shows this trend is linked to rising temperatures caused by climate change, but it also raises health concerns.
Scientists looked at U.S. household food purchases from 2004 to 2019 and compared them with local weather data. They found that hotter and more humid conditions make people reach for cold treats more often. Experts warn that climate change is not just affecting food availability and prices it is also changing what we choose to eat and drink with potential impacts on nutrition and health.
At Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, Steven Tyler, 77, joined Joe Perry, Yungblud, and Nuno Bettencourt for a touching tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne. They performed "Mama, I’m Coming Home," giving fans an emotional moment to remember.
This was Tyler’s first award show performance since Aerosmith announced they would retire from touring after he injured his larynx onstage. The performance showed the band’s lasting impact and their respect for rock legends like Ozzy Osbourne.
At least 19 people were killed on Monday in two cities in Nepal during the country’s worst unrest in decades. Protesters, mostly young people, tried to storm the parliament in Kathmandu to voice anger over a social media shutdown and corruption.
Some protesters broke through barricades, set fire to an ambulance, and threw objects at police lines. Authorities responded with tear gas and rubber bullets to control the crowd, highlighting growing tensions and public frustration in the country.
A former high school teacher in Arkansas, Kathryn Elizabeth Winer, 35, of Umpire, is facing charges of first-degree sexual assault and engaging children in sexually explicit conduct. The charges stem from an alleged relationship with a student.
Winer was arrested on August 13 and remains in custody at the Howard County Detention Center with a $50,000 bail. Court documents show the charges were officially filed on August 25. Deputy Prosecutor Aaron Brasel is handling the case, while Winer is represented by public defender Tisha Martin.
Actress Debby Ryan is expecting her first child with her husband Josh Dun, the drummer for Twenty One Pilots.
Ryan shared the exciting news Sunday night on Instagram with a series of photos showing her baby bump, a cartoon version of herself, and a smiling Dun surrounded by hearts. She captioned the post "dun&dun +one." The slideshow also included an ultrasound image, though the couple has not shared the baby’s gender or due date.
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the Department of Education will soon release new guidelines regarding students’ ability to pray in public schools.
Speaking at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, Trump described what he called “serious threats to religious freedom” in American classrooms. He said some students face punishment for practicing their faith and criticized schools for promoting what he called “anti-religious messages.”
Trump did not give details about the new guidance, but during his 2024 campaign he promised to “bring back prayer” to public schools. The Education Department said it looks forward to supporting the president’s efforts to encourage religious liberty in schools nationwide.
A former anesthetist in Besançon, eastern France, is on trial accused of intentionally
poisoning 30 people, including 12 patients who died.
Frédéric Péchier, 53, first came under investigation eight years ago for suspected poisonings at two local clinics between 2008 and 2017. Colleagues had described him as a highly skilled doctor. Péchier has remained free under judicial supervision and has denied the charges, telling French radio there is “no proof of any poisoning.”
The trial is expected to last over three months and involves more than 150 civil parties representing the alleged victims.
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