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Family welcomes triplets at Northwest Arkansas hospital
JOHNSON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A family welcomed triplets at the Willow Creek Women's Hospital in Johnson on May 22. According to a press release from Northwest Health, Hannah and Dustin, along with their son Liam, added three more to the family: Laken, 3 pounds, 13 ounces and 17 inches; Ivy, 4 pounds, 11 ounces and 18 inches; and Oakley at 4 pounds, 5 ounces and 17 inches. Both parents have twins in their family histories. 'We thought there was a chance at twins, but not triplets,' Hannah said. Hannah says the babies' older brother is starting to accept the family's future with triplets and helps take care of them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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Business Standard
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
South Korean drama on teacher-student romance scrapped after public uproar
Barely a week after its announcement, a South Korean television drama based on a romantic relationship between a teacher and her 12-year-old student was cancelled following widespread public outrage. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the series, tentatively titled The Elementary School Student I Love, was based on a webtoon of the same name and had only been unveiled in late June. But it quickly drew intense backlash from educators, civic groups, and the public, who condemned the plot as a dangerous romanticisation of child abuse. The backlash was swift and overwhelming, leading production company Meta New Line to announce that it would "suspend the production and planning" of the drama, citing "changing social sensitivities". The series was removed from other major platforms including Naver Series, Kyobo Book Centre's digital content store, and Ridi, according to The Korea Herald. Controversial premise sparks outrage At the centre of the controversy was a plotline involving Shim Cheong-ah, a woman in her twenties who unknowingly develops feelings for an online gaming partner later revealed to be her student, Im Dang-su. After discovering his identity, her feelings reportedly turn platonic. The drama adaptation was to be helmed by director Jung Sung-hyun and writer Jung Se-hyuk, although no casting or release date were announced, reported The Korea Herald. While the original webtoon had run from 2015 to 2020 and even won the Excellence Award at the 2014 World Comics Contest hosted by Lezhin Comics, its potential transition to television triggered renewed scrutiny. Critics compared the narrative to a glorification of grooming, a view echoed by South Korea's largest teachers' union. Educators warn of grooming glorification The Korean Federation of Teachers' Associations (KFTA), as quoted by the South China Morning Post, called the show a 'clear idealisation of sexual grooming", arguing that a teacher sharing private emotional space with a student is neither romance nor fantasy, but abuse. KFTA warned the content could 'undermine the values of child protection, damage trust in the teaching profession, and potentially cause harm to children and adolescents". In comments to South China Morning Post, a 25-year-old PE teacher in Seoul expressed disbelief that such a premise was even considered. 'It's shocking that a storyline like this was even considered for broadcast. Content like this is dangerous because it risks normalising unacceptable relationships,' the teacher said. Industry voices highlight evolving sensitivities Veteran comic critic and columnist Seo Chan-hwe, speaking to South China Morning Post, noted that stories involving adult-adolescent relationships had long existed in the shadows of South Korean and Japanese comics. 'This material used to be for a closed readership. What was underground has now surfaced to a broader audience,' he said. While not outright condemning the creators, Seo said the creators were carelessly repeating harmful story ideas. 'In the past, many turned a blind eye. Now, everyone understands the inherent danger in depicting such a power-imbalanced relationship. Today, we recognise it for what it is: grooming,' he said. Seo also noted that even when gender roles are reversed, with a female teacher and male student, the depiction still reinforces patriarchal roles and real-world violence. Despite the controversy, Seo warned against censorship, saying all forms of expression should be protected. Push for tighter regulation in media sector The controversy has reignited demands for stronger regulation of South Korea's expanding media industry, especially its prolific webtoon segment. The South China Morning Post noted that the country produces thousands of titles annually, many with limited oversight. In 2020, an online petition against a webcomic with unethical themes gathered over 130,000 signatures. Following the latest outcry, the Korean Teacher and Education Workers' Union, South Korea's second-largest teachers' union, renewed calls for government regulation of webtoons. The decision by Meta New Line to cancel the drama was welcomed as a rare instance of media producers responding to public sentiment. 'We will continue to respond so that the relationship between the teacher and student is not distorted (for entertainment), and so that non-educational and unethical content that makes fun of education is not produced,' KFTA chief Kang Joo-ho said in comments to South China Morning Post.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Greenwood native named Miss Arkansas 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Greenwood native Kennedy Holland was crowned Miss Arkansas 2025 on June 14. 'Congratulations to Greenwood's own Kennedy Holland,' the City of Greenwood said in a Facebook post. A student at the University of Central Arkansas, Kennedy qualified for the state competition after winning the Miss Metro title. 'Congratulations to UCA student Kennedy Holland on being crowned Miss Arkansas at the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition tonight in Little Rock!' UCA said in a Facebook post. 'Go Bears!' Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders adds additional funding to April tornado recovery The Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition is part of the Miss America Organization and awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to participants each year. Contestants are judged in multiple categories, including talent, evening wear, interview and social impact pitch. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Franklin County man arrested for attempted murder following stabbing
OZARK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Franklin County man was arrested June 11 after stabbing a man and claiming self-defense. According to court documents, Preston Teague, 33, is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, first-degree battery and criminal trespass. According to an affidavit, deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the Mercy Hospital Emergency Room in Ozark about a stabbing. The victim was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith for surgery because his injuries were too severe for him to be life-flighted to a larger hospital. OSBI investigates LeFlore County shooting that left one dead, one injured The sheriff's office received a 911 call from Teague's mother one minute before the previous call. She said Teague was on his way back home from Ozark, and that he was in an altercation with someone and had stabbed them. She told police the incident happened on Twisted Oak Lane near Ozark. Teague was arrested at his home in Fort Smith and taken to Bloomer, so Franklin County deputies could take him to the Franklin County jail for questioning. Fort Smith police told Franklin County deputies that Teague admitted to them that he had stabbed the alleged victim with a knife. The affidavit said Teague's right hand was bandaged and his outer clothing was covered in apparent dried blood. The affidavit says Teagues told Franklin County deputies on the way to the jail that he believed that his girlfriend was cheating on him with the alleged victim. He told police that he used Snapchat to find out that the alleged victim lived on Tisted Oak Lane and went there. He told police that he was shining a flashlight and calling out to the alleged victim. According to the affidavit, Teague said at some point, the alleged victim came out to confront Teague and rammed Teague's vehicle with a truck. He also said that he did stab the alleged victim, but that it was in self-defense. At the jail, Teague unwrapped the bandage on his hand to reveal a deep laceration. Teague was taken to the emergency room with a deputy present before he was taken to jail, where he has remained since June 11. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
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14 ‘No Kings' Protests planned in Arkansas on June 14
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Fourteen protests are planned across Arkansas on Saturday, June 14, as part of a nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump, coinciding with his birthday and a military parade marking the Army's 250th anniversary. The 'No Kings' protests aim to counter President Trump's 79th birthday events and recent immigration raids, with organizers accusing him of using the day to boost his ego and escalate tensions, according to the Associated Press. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Spark Cafe, 101 N Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712 Link: Here Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Alcoa Road Overpass, Alcoa Rd, Benton, AR 72022 Link: Here Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Carroll County Courthouse, 44 S Main St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Link: Here Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parking Lot, 224 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701 Link: Here Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: 7410 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Link: Here Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Boone County Courthouse, East Side, 100 N Main St, Harrison, AR 72601 Link: Here Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: East Highland Drive & Red Wolf Boulevard, Jonesboro, AR 72401 Link: Here Where the 'No Kings' anti-Trump military parade protests are planned Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Broadway Bridge, Little Rock, AR 72201 Link: Here Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Walgreens, 640 W Gaines St, Monticello, AR 71655 Link: Here Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Address given by sign up only. Link: Here Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Greene County Courthouse, 320 W Court St, Paragould, AR 72450 Link: Here Time: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: Pope County Court House,100 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 Link: Here Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: 500 N State Line Ave, Texarkana, TX 75504 Link: Here Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Old Courthouse (West Memphis),100 Court St, West Memphis, AR 72301 Link: Here The Associated Press contributed to this 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
