Mattison Gafner
@MattisonGafner
KARK 4/FOX 16 Reporter, UCA Alumni and Current University of Alabama Graduate Student, and Dog Mommy to Star.
✨ Tonight is a moment I’ll never forget. For the very first time, I’ll be sitting at the anchor desk as a fill in anchor on @KARK4News @FOX16News — something I’ve dreamed about since the beginning of my journalism journey. It’s truly an honor to help bring the news to our…
#NEWS: Attorney General Tim Griffin calls on local authorities to enforce state law prohibiting loitering during a press conference happening right now. He shares “loitering in and around public roadways, intersections, and traffic stops has grown to an unacceptable level.” More…
#NEWS: Thank you to the Arkansas Municipal League for inviting me to speak on this morning’s panel, “Engaging the Media for Your City.” It was an honor to join mayors, city council members, and other dedicated city and county officials from across Arkansas for a thoughtful…
#NEWS: The Conway Police say a call came in around 8:34 a.m. for a young bear sighting near the Harkrider and Oak Street area. Arkansas Game and Fish are now on the scene trying to get a game plan together to safely remove the bear from the area. More on @KARK4News @FOX16News…
#UPDATE: The board just came back from executive session. They have announced they will be separating from Dr. Nehus and have welcomed back former superintendent Dr. Mike Hernandez effective July 1st. More details to come tonight on @KARK4News @FOX16News
#NEWS: The Hot Springs School District is holding an executive session meeting tonight beginning at 5 pm. I am told that it is a continuation of determining the leadership of the district following the arrest of Hot Springs Superintendent Dr. Nehus’s husband, Zachary Nehus. At…
#NEWS: The Hot Springs School District is holding an executive session meeting tonight beginning at 5 pm. I am told that it is a continuation of determining the leadership of the district following the arrest of Hot Springs Superintendent Dr. Nehus’s husband, Zachary Nehus. At…
#NEWS: The Hot Springs School Board just announced Dr. Nehus has been placed on administrative leave. There is still questions on if that will be paid leave. They also announced Becky Rosburg will be the interim superintendent until June 30th, she currently acts as assistant…
#NEWS: The Hot Springs School District now meeting two times within two days to discuss the districts leadership. Parents waiting while the school board discusses with their attorney in a closed door executive session meeting. This comes after last night they said they were “not…
#NEWS: The Hot Springs School District now meeting two times within two days to discuss the districts leadership. Parents waiting while the school board discusses with their attorney in a closed door executive session meeting. This comes after last night they said they were “not…
#NEWS: The school board has decided to not make a decision at this time, and stated they will allow Superintendent Stephanie Nehus to continue in leadership. They have scheduled another meeting for May 15th @KARK4News @FOX16News
#NEWS: The Hot Springs School Board holding an executive session to discuss the recent arrest of Superintendent Stephanie Nehus’s husband. The Garland County Sheriff’s Office says earlier this week they found evidence of crimes connected to a past child pornography conviction at…
#NEWS: The Hot Springs School Board holding an executive session to discuss the recent arrest of Superintendent Stephanie Nehus’s husband. The Garland County Sheriff’s Office says earlier this week they found evidence of crimes connected to a past child pornography conviction at…
#UPDATE: Storms kicking back up in Almyra.
#UPDATE: Trying to get to another area that I am told had damage in Almyra, almost every road we have tried we are hitting road blocks. Take a look at this… @KARK4News @FOX16News
#UPDATE: Trying to get to another area that I am told had damage in Almyra, almost every road we have tried we are hitting road blocks. Take a look at this… @KARK4News @FOX16News
#UPDATE: One family sharing they are thankful to be alive tonight as they heard the winds and loud bangs from inside there closest as they clutched each other tight! @KARK4News @FOX16News
#UPDATE: One family sharing they are thankful to be alive tonight as they heard the winds and loud bangs from inside there closest as they clutched each other tight! @KARK4News @FOX16News
#AFTERMATH: Just pulled into Almyra, currently off Stroh Road following what is believed to be a tornado. Lines are down across the road. Appears to be some damage to structures in the area. Entergy reporting nearly 300 people without power. I’ll be posting more as we travel…
#AFTERMATH: Just pulled into Almyra, currently off Stroh Road following what is believed to be a tornado. Lines are down across the road. Appears to be some damage to structures in the area. Entergy reporting nearly 300 people without power. I’ll be posting more as we travel…
#NEWS: The Little Rock Police Department confirming this scene here on Allyson Circle is a shooting. The call log showing it came in around 3:51 this afternoon. I am told one person has been shot, but has non-life threatening injuries. @KARK4News @FOX16News
I have the sweetest parents, just got into work and had these beauties waiting on me!! Celebrating 23 ✨
#NEWS: It’s always good to come back home to my alma matter!! UCA Sugar Bears playing Abilene Christian at home in the second round of the WNIT, tip off set for 6:30 p.m. Check in with us for more on the game and fan reactions at 9 on @FOX16News and 10 on @KARK4News
Special thanks to the men and women of both the Little Rock Fire and Police Departments for their teamwork which helped contain and extinguish fires throughout the city today. #lrfd #lrpd