Caitrin Assaf
@caitrinassaf
Multimedia Journalist for Gray Media’s Washington Bureau in D.C.
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First day on the Hill 🇺🇸 I'm thrilled to officially announce my new role as a Weekend Reporter at @GrayMediaGTN’s Washington Bureau! I'm ready to dive into national politics and provide top-notch coverage for local Gray stations across the U.S. Here’s to the next adventure ❤️

One year ago, 4 people were killed and 10 others injured in the Mad Butcher mass shooting in Fordyce. It’s a day Arkansans will never forget. Since then, the city has come together to support the victims as the suspect, Travis Posey, prepares for his day in court later this year.
This is what the scene looks like right now in Fordyce, still very much active. Areas surrounding the Mad Butcher and the Dallas County Medical Center are blocked off by police. #ARnews
BREAKING: The U.S. attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign as Tehran promises to retaliate. apnews.com/article/israel…
4 dead. 10 injured. It's been 1 year since the mass shooting at the Mad Butcher in Fordyce, AR. Please join us tonight on @FOX16News at 9 and @KARK4News at 10 as we honor those impacted by this tragedy.
#NEWS : I’m at a balloon release in Fordyce, where people are remembering the lives lost from a shooting at the Mad Butcher shop one year ago. Hear from a survivor TONIGHT @KARK4News @FOX16News
"That was the coolest thing I've ever seen in person... couldn't be more proud of him." Fresh out of the Hogs locker room, Will McEntire and Gabe Gaeckle react to Gage Wood's no hitter against Murray State #WPS #MCWS
When asked to describe his emotions after pitching only the 3rd no-hitter in College World Series history, Gage Wood responds: "I shouldn't have hit the guy." What a performance. @RazorbackBSB #ARnews @FOX16News
Gage Wood. Legendary in Omaha.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the shooting a “politically motivated assassination.” Authorities said there is an extensive manhunt underway for the suspect involving the FBI and local police. wapo.st/4kEWpEy
Breaking news: A prominent Minnesota Democrat and her spouse were killed early Saturday morning by a gunman impersonating a police officer. Another state lawmaker and his wife were shot overnight, believed to be connected to the same suspect, police said. wapo.st/4kEWpEy
***Death Investigation*** On June 13, 2025, at approximately 12:54 a.m., Officers with the North Little Rock Police Department responded to the 8000 block of Faulkner Lake Road in reference to a report of a sick or injured person. When Officers arrived in the area, they located…
EF0 tornado confirmed just north of the Little Rock Air Force Base Thursday afternoon. This is the 54th tornado so far this year in Arkansas. #arwx #ARStormTeam @KARK4News
ASP REPORTS SHOOTING FATALITY ON I-40 ASP CID is investigating an officer-involved shooting near the 180-mm. The suspect exited his vehicle, brandished a weapon. Troopers fired on the suspect, who died at the scene. Read more here: dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-repor…
Businesses along Cantrell between Taylor Loop and Rummel Rd are calling for a stop light . They say the area is too dangerous for drivers. What will it take to get the green light from ARDOT? Make sure to keep an eye out for my next Working 4 You story on @KARK4News
The victim in a recent Mount Ida murder has been identified as Kevin Smalling, 53, from Mount Ida. ASP Criminal Investigation Division Special Agents arrested Billy Walden, 53, also of Mount Ida, on Saturday in connection with Smalling’s death. dps.arkansas.gov/news/mount-ida…