Media Quiz | 3
Intro to Mass Media
Professor Reppert
Fall 2025
An officer-involved shooting has recently took place in Columbia County, Arkansas. There has been a lot of talk about gun violence and public safety, this event brings even more attention to that. There are many dangerous moments that are bound to happen in the criminal justice world and officers have to quickly be able to respond.
The suspect was taken to a hospital in Little Rock and is currently still being held there. Agents are now putting together an investigative file for the Columbia County Prosecutor's Office, which will decide whether the officer's use of deadly force was justified under Arkansas law.
On November, 9 an MPD officer on patrol along South Frederick Road stopped a 53-year old man from Magnolia who allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot at the officer. The officer started to fire back in response. The officer hit the suspect multiple times.
Over a year after Gov. Sarah Sanders announced plans for a new 3,000 bed prison in Franklin County. This project has remained stalled, they are not able to find a water source that is good enough to support it. There have been several attempts to look for a solution, but each idea has come up as insufficient.
At a press conference this week, Sen. Bryan King called out the state's handling of the project. He states that is it a waste of time and of tax-payers money. He states, " There's more water in this bottle than what's been found on this property," while holding up a bottle of water to emphasize his point. King has been a constant critic of this prison plan. He is urging for different ways to reduce the crowding in state prisons.
For now, the future of the Franklin County Prison remains uncertain.
Several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era were stolen from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus, officials confirmed Tuesday.
The theft was discovered early Monday, leading to a temporary closure of the museum. It had only reopened earlier this year as the country began to recover from a 14-year civil war and the fall of the Assad family’s decades-long rule.
Officials reported that six marble statues were taken and that an investigation is currently underway. The theft is believed to have occurred on Sunday, November 9. Several guards and other individuals are being questioned in connection with the incident.
Portugal soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will “definitely” be his final appearance in the tournament. He stated, “I will be 41 years old, and I think that will be the moment.” Ronaldo shared that he is nearing the end of his career but wants to enjoy every remaining moment on the field.
Ronaldo has scored 143 international goals and is the only male player to score in five World Cups. He will compete in the expanded 48-team tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, beginning June 11, 2026. Earlier this year, Ronaldo also became the first billionaire soccer player, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
He also spoke about his son, saying, “I wish my kids will be better than me.”
The Southern Arkansas University Band hosted nearly 200 high school musicians on Saturday, November 8, 2025, during the SAU vs. Southeastern Oklahoma football game. The event brought together talented students from across Arkansas and even a few from neighboring states. It gave the high school musicians a chance to experience college band life and perform alongside the Mulerider Marching Band.
Throughout the day, students participated in rehearsals, campus tours, and Mulegating activities before taking the field at halftime. The event offered a great opportunity for high school students to see what it’s like to be part of a collegiate marching band. It continues to be an exciting and meaningful tradition for both SAU and surrounding schools.
Arkansas State Athletics announced details for the men’s basketball team’s first edition of the Arkansas State Thanksgiving Multi-Team Event (MTE), featuring three games scheduled from November 24-28 at First National Bank Arena. This will be the first time A-State has hosted a multi-team event since the 2021-22 College Insider Eracism Invite.
The Scarlet and Black will open the Thanksgiving MTE against Jacksonville State on November 24 at 7:00 p.m. The game will also include a food drive to benefit the A-State community.
On November 25, head coach Ryan Pannone will host a Thanksgiving Clinic, sponsored by Lost Pizza Co., for campers in kindergarten through sixth grade.
The Gamecocks will face North Dakota State on November 26 at 2:00 p.m., with free admission for all attendees.
The final MTE game will take place on November 28 at 2:00 p.m., when the Red Wolves will face the Bison.
Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns. The species, now named Megachile Lucifer, was found while researchers were observing a rare wildflower in the Bremer Ranges of Western Australia’s Goldfields region.
Only the female bees have “highly distinctive, prominent horns,” which are likely used for self-defense, gathering pollen, and collecting materials for their nests. Dr. Kit Prendergast from Curtin University explained, “When writing up the species description, I was watching Lucifer at the time, and the name just fit perfectly. I am also a huge fan of the character, so it was a no-brainer.”
The name Lucifer, which means “light bringer” in Latin, also reflects the hope of shining light on the importance of conserving native bee species and understanding how endangered plants are pollinated. This discovery marks the first new member of this bee group in 20 years.
On Tuesday, a helicopter lifted the gilded cross from the 9,718-foot summit of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, for restoration. The mountain sits along the border between Germany and Austria. Over the years, tourists have covered the monument with stickers, leading to the need for a deep cleaning and restoration.
The 16-foot cross, which weighs about 661 pounds, was transported to the workshop of craftswoman Andrea Würzinger in Eschenlohe. Würzinger plans to carefully remove the layers of stickers, sand down the iron surface, and reapply gold leaf where needed.
The current cross was crafted by her father in 1993 to replace the original from 1851, which had been damaged beyond repair. Since then, the number of stickers has grown from just a few to now hundreds.
The Zugspitze attracts around 600,000 visitors each year, most of whom reach the summit by train or cable car. The final climb to the cross is short but steep and often slippery. Despite the risk, it remains a popular photo spot for tourists eager to take selfies at the top of Germany.
The National Weather Service predicts that South Arkansas will experience its first overnight freeze of the season late Sunday into Monday. After unusually warm temperatures on Friday and Saturday, a rush of cold air from the north will cause temperatures to drop sharply.
In El Dorado, temperatures reached nearly 80 degrees on Saturday. On Sunday, the high is expected to be around 58, with a low near 31, followed by a high of 48 and a low of 30 on Monday.
In Camden, forecasters expect temperatures to fall from a high of 57 on Sunday to a low around 32. Monday’s forecast calls for a high near 49 and a low of 31.
Across South Arkansas, temperatures are expected to rebound by Tuesday, with highs climbing back into the 70s later in the week.
At 106 years old, Alice Darrow still remembers her time as a nurse during World War II. She was part of a brave group of young women who cared for soldiers with burns and gunshot wounds while working in very dangerous places. Some nurses were captured, others were killed, and most were never recognized for their bravery. After the war, many returned home and continued their work quietly. Now, more than 80 years later, retired military nurses are trying to earn the Congressional Gold Medal to honor their service. Only a few World War II nurses are still alive, including Darrow and Elsie Chin Yuen Seetoo, 107, who was the first Chinese American nurse to join the Army Nurse Corps.
During the war, the number of Army nurses grew from fewer than 600 to almost 59,000, while the Navy’s increased from about 1,700 to 14,000. These women worked long hours under extreme pressure and risked their lives to help wounded soldiers. Their courage and care saved many lives and left a lasting impact on history. Many people believe it is time for these nurses to finally receive the recognition they truly deserve.
This school year, students in several states will learn a new kind of safety lesson about what to do if they find a gun. Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah have passed laws requiring public schools to teach children as young as five about basic gun safety and how to safely store firearms at home. Utah’s law is the only one that lets parents choose to opt their children out of the lessons.
In Tennessee, the lessons may include bright visuals, short videos, and interactive games to help younger students understand the message. At Berclair Elementary School in Memphis, almost every fifth grader raised their hand when asked if they had ever seen a real gun. “It just shows how much a class like this is needed,” said Tammie Chapman, a health educator at the school.
The lessons teach four key steps for students to remember if they ever come across a gun. Stop, don’t touch, leave right away, and tell an adult. Supporters of the program believe that teaching children about gun safety early can help prevent accidents and save lives.
A 50-year-old man from Newport, Ronnie Dyer, has been charged with negligent homicide after a deadly car crash in Magnolia on June 3, 2025.
According to the Arkansas State Police, the accident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on the U.S. 79 bypass near the Walmart intersection. Dyer was driving a northbound 2015 Chevrolet when his vehicle crossed the center lane and collided with a southbound 2015 Nissan driven by 38-year-old Adrienne Long of Magnolia. Long was pronounced dead at the scene. Dyer was injured and taken to Ochsner LSU Shreveport for medical treatment. A third vehicle, a 2017 Mazda, was hit by debris from the crash, but the driver was not harmed.
Dyer was booked into the Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility on Saturday. He is the second person in Columbia County to face a negligent homicide charge since October 31. Under Arkansas law, negligent homicide homicide involving a motor vehicle and a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher is a Class B felony, carrying a possible sentence of five to twenty years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000.
Students at Dierks High School are still in disbelief after finding out their small-town school won $1 million in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest. For more than twenty years, the school’s football field has gone without any major improvements, but that is about to change thanks to the dedication of students, parents, and community members who helped secure over 2 million of the 8 million votes cast nationwide.
“It feels unreal,” said Mason Smith, a senior at Dierks High. The grand prize includes not only the $1 million but also a new Gronk Fitness Center, a stadium consultation, an all-expenses-paid trip to the SEC Championship, and a tailgate party to celebrate the upgrades.
Even NFL star Patrick Mahomes congratulated the team, making the victory even more special. In a town of just 900 people, Dierks High School showed that with teamwork and determination, even the smallest communities can achieve something remarkable.
Baylor coach Nicki Collen has a new furry family member, a kitten named Sailor.
Collen was driving home from an assistant coach’s birthday celebration when she heard faint meowing coming from her car. At first, she thought she was imagining it since she didn’t own a cat, but the sound didn’t stop. When she got home, her son Connor helped investigate and found a tiny four-week-old kitten hiding behind the front fender.
“I tried to return it because I knew who the mom was, but now he’s here with us,” Collen said. “The mothering instinct took over. I just wanted to keep it alive since its mom wouldn’t take it.”
With help from her niece, a vet tech, Collen bought kitten formula and syringes to care for the kitten. Her family quickly grew attached, and she named him Sailor after the old Baylor Bears logo.
Collen already had a labradoodle named Scout, who now has a new companion. “My kids said the cat chose me,” she said with a smile.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica has officially become the world’s tallest church after a new part of its central tower was lifted into place on Thursday.
Designed by architect Antoni Gaudí, the basilica now stands at 534 feet, just a few feet taller than Germany’s Ulmer Münster, which measures 530 feet. The Ulmer Münster had held the title since 1890, but that recognition now belongs to Gaudí’s stunning creation in Spain.
Today, the Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited landmarks in the world, with nearly 5 million visitors last year. Around 15 percent of those visitors came from the United States. The ongoing construction is funded entirely by ticket sales, and work on the facades and interior is expected to continue for several more years, with full completion anticipated around 2035.
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of Gaudí’s death, and the basilica plans to host special events celebrating his lasting legacy and artistic influence on Barcelona’s skyline.
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