Gary Burton JR
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@KARK4News & @Fox16News Weekend Anchor • RIP Dad❤️• Little Rock native • @ArkansasTech Alum • APHI🤙🏽 • #RavensFlock • #SunsUp
Joined September 2019
I MET MY IDOL, RAY LEWIS‼️🙌🏽🙏🏽. I’ve been a fan and looked up to this man since I was 10 years old. I was able to ask him about fatherhood. @raylewis, thank you for the words you shared with me. Those 2 min & 44 sec will live with me forever. Thank you, God!.#RavensFlock
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FLAVOR WITH A FAVOR‼️🏊♀️🥇 Little Rock Paralympic swimmer, Oliva Chambers is headed Paris. Thanks to the help from FLAVOR FLAVVVV, her family is headed to the city of lights to cheer her on. @FlavorFlav #Paris2024
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TONIGHT AT 10PM on @WJTV ‼️ .This is Darian Holt (@D_1andOnly_ ), a 6th grade teacher. His students call him Mr. Apple Fried Apple. The reason behind this nickname had taken social media by storm and you don’t want to miss it. 🍎🍟🍏
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WATCH🍎🍟🍏 Pledging ‘Apple Fried Apple’ has Smilow Prep science teacher Darian Holt (@D_1andOnly_ ) and his student going viral. He’s using this moment to help educate the youth about D9 Greek organizations and HBCU’s. @WJTV
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BREAKING‼️ Travis Posey has been booked into the Ouachita County Jail for the Fordyce, AR grocery store shooting that left 3 people dead. 14 people were shot, including 11 civilians and 2 law enforcement officers. According to the Ouachita Sheriff, Posey was “grazed in the head.”
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WATCH: Today Friends and family gathered to honor Pheonecia Ratliff - A mother & @JacksonStateU student who was shot and killed by her ex boyfriend. Rest In Peace Pheonecia🙏🏽 @WJTV
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INSPIRING STORY‼️ While fighting for her life, 82-year-old Mississippi State die hard, Mae Schoeber finds the strength to cheer the Bulldogs to victory from her hospital bed. @msstate @HailStateBB @WJTV
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NEW BEGINNINGS‼️ Today is my final day with WJTV 12 News. I am headed home to Little Rock, AR to continues my career as an anchor/reporter. Thank you Mississippi for the hospitality, lessons, and memories. I am forever grateful.
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🏀NBA Superstar, @Dame_Lillard took time to message Little Rock sickle cell patient, 14-year-old Kayden Taylor after @OfficerNorman posted a video while visiting Kayden in the hospital. Kayden is expected to receive a special gift from his favorite player.
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The organization, Restore Election Integrity Arkansas has proposed a constitutional amendment aimed at removing voting machines from the equation and return to paper ballots.
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115 years of brotherhood! Happy founders day to all my good brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. 🤙🏽🦍
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Columbia’s 4A Mr. Football Jaheim Oatis signs with Alabama! @WJTV @OT_WJTV @AlabamaFTBL @JaheimOatis
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I made my sports anchoring debut tonight. Y’all didn’t hear me!. I said, . I MADE MY SPORTS ANCHORING DEBUT TONIGHT‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ . God, Thank You!.
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Today I anchored my first show‼️🎉 Glad to finally have made it to the anchor desk. This will be a moment in my career I’ll never forget. #Blessed🙏🏽
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MICHAEL JACKSON IN MISSISSIPPI❓ Traveling from state to state, known for dancing in the streets, Dimitri Reeves has made his way to Jackson, MS to spread positivity. @WJTV
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Thankful for the opportunity to join #Team20 as the weekend anchor for @KARK4News. As a kid from Little Rock, AR this is a dream come true🙌🏽
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Tylertown’s Jeremiah Dillon signs with Ole Miss! @OleMissFB @Lane_Kiffin @OT_WJTV @WJTV @THSChiefsFB @JereDillo1
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WATCH🚨Cabot native and UFC featherweight, Bryce Mitchell (@thugnastymma) spent the morning providing fighting tips to help raise funds for disabled veterans. #ARnews
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Damage near Rodney Parham and Breckenridge. Just heartbreaking. Several businesses destroyed, cars flipped, and trees down. Pray for Arkansas🖤🙏🏽 #arwx #ARStormTeam
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In 2018 I was just a college kid happy to be an intern at @KARK4News. Fast forward to 2024 I’m co-anchoring with the legend, Bob Clausen. Life is good. Thank you, @BobClausen4 🤝🏽
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RIP🏀🕊️🖤The Arkansas State basketball tournament is taking place, but a well-known face has checked out of the game too soon. The founder of BM Sports Report, @big73miller passed away on Tuesday at the age of 43. Kevin was all about helping athletes reach the college level.
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HAPPENING NOW‼️ @OleMissFB QB Matt Corral, RB Jerrion Ealy, WR Jonathan Mingo, TE Jonathan Hess and WR Braylon Sanders are volunteering their time at Grit Training in Flowood to impact kids. Proceeds will benefit Camp Hope. @WJTV
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Classes are closed at Mississippi College and students are taking advantage of the snow day. They let me and @blake_levine give it a try.
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Today = 6 months as a professional reporter! I’m so blessed to be living out my dream. Thanks to my support system for helping me with this transition from Arkansas to Mississippi & thanks to @WJTV for the opportunity! .#JustTheBeginning🙏🏽.( I don’t own the rights to this music)
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A beautiful soul gone too soon🕊. It was a joy to have Haven be apart of the @KARK4News and @FOX16News team. It broke all of our hearts at #Team20 to learn of her passing. She always brought positive energy. Please keep her family, friends & all who knew her in your prayers🙏🏽🖤
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WATCH‼️Accidentally shot in April 2019, Former Pearl HS & Hinds County Community College football player, Willie Brown ( @__willie15 ) was severely hurt. His doctors told him his football career could be over, but Willie refuses to give up. @WJTV
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“Weed are praying nut.” 😂.Mommy and Daddy love you so much already baby! ❤️🍼 Can’t wait to meet you in December🤰🏽👀.Please keep us in your prayers🙏🏽
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HAPPENING NOW‼️ Central High school students gather to witness the statue of Little Rock Nine mentor Mrs. Daisy Bates being unveiled in the nation's capital. Bates played a major role in guiding the Little Rock 9 in 1957. Little Rock 9 member, Elizabeth Eckford is in attendance.
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Happy heavenly birthday to the greatest man who ever lived. I love and miss you so much dad❤️
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“It is now law.”.Governor @tatereeves signs Flag Change Bill to remove the confederate battle emblem from the Mississippi State Flag. @WJTV
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Reliving the old days with my former High School teammate, Shawn Williams - point guard for @UAPBMBB. TONIGHT: See how he will be a part of HBCU history in April.
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Me being called a Twix candy bar was the laugh I needed today😂😂😂😂
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44 year old Travis Posey is from New Edinburg, AR. Posey will be charged with three counts of Capital Murder. Additional charges are pending. #ARNews @KARK4News @FOX16News
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WATCH🗳️ A Cleburne County quorum court voted to remove voting machines from elections, making it a “paper ballot” county. #ARnews
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First day of “Big Boy School” for my nephew/ co-anchor. Watch out Pre-K!!! 👑🌎🖤
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Absolutely heartbroken to learn of the passing of Mr. Vic. Not only did he and my dad work together doing security at Joe T. Robinson, but they also played football together at Arkansas State. He was a great friend to my old man. I send my condolences to his family🙏🏽🖤
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❤️🏈🕊️The death of Ryan Mallet has shaken the entire state of Arkansas, especially the community of White Hall where he was the head football coach. Today I spoke with the mother of White Hall football player, Ben Redix who was killed in May. She says Mallett was like FAMILY.
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SONIC BOOM‼️🥁🎺Jackson State’s famous Sonic Boom of the South (@SonicBoomOTS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. @WJTV @JacksonStateU
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BREAKING‼️🏈 Mark your calendars for the ‘Soul Filled Weekend’. Sept.25: Jackson State vs. Delta State. Sept.26: Mississippi Valley vs. Southern University. Both games will be played at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, MS. @WJTV @VisitJacksonMS
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Today we celebrate the life my Dad lived. It’s been 4 years since we lost my Pops. I love and miss you big dog💙
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Today our beloved coworker, Haven Hughes was laid to rest. This photo only shows a small percent of the team that attended her beautiful service. After the funeral we got together to reflect. It was a very much needed gathering. I’m so thankful for #Team20. RIP Haven🙏🏽🖤🕊
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MISSING PERSON‼️22-year-old Kyla Barnett went missing on October 16th. Her family is speaking out in hopes of bringing this beloved mother of 2 to safety. @WJTV .
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ONE YEAR IN MY DREAM CAREER‼️ All I can do is thank the man above for this opportunity. Year 2, lets get it💪🏽
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Great to see some familiar faces today at my alma mater, Arkansas Tech. Also got to stop by Tech TV where this news thingy all began. I’m forever grateful to be apart of the Wonder Boy family. #FightOn 💚💛
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Oh nothing, just two Maumelle High School alums anchoring @KARK4News. Congratulations, @TylisaHamptontv on anchoring your first shows in Little Rock🎉🥳 You are amazing to work with and I’m honored to share the desk with you! #Team20 #HornetPride
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Today we lost our producer, Chris Scott. Chris joined #Team20 in May of 2022 after 20 years in the new industry. He helped our newsroom flourish in so many ways. Please keep the Scott family in your thoughts and prayers. RIP🙏🏽🖤🕊
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Tylertown’s Jordan Anthony signs with Kentucky! @THSChiefsFB @OT_WJTV @WJTV @UKFootball @Jordananthony_6
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Happy heavenly birthday, Dad🎉🙏🏽 Would have turned 63 today. Love you forever🖤
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Pray for Fordyce, Arkansas🙏🏽🖤 .3 people were killed and many others were shot including 2 law enforcement officers after a gunman opened fire at the Mad Butcher grocery store. The suspect has been booked with Capital Murder charges. #ARNews
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🌪Many homes destroyed on N. Shackleford Rd. in Little Rock. Many families having to find shelter💔#arwx #ARStormTeam @KARK4News @FOX16News
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MANNNN LISTEN🤦♂️🤽♀️🔥 So long story short. I went to a splash pad to see how kids were beating the heat. I left the splash pad soaking wet☹️ (1/2).
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UPDATE‼️‼️ Olivia Chambers is a Paralympic Champion!!!!🥇🏊
FLAVOR WITH A FAVOR‼️🏊♀️🥇 Little Rock Paralympic swimmer, Oliva Chambers is headed Paris. Thanks to the help from FLAVOR FLAVVVV, her family is headed to the city of lights to cheer her on. @FlavorFlav #Paris2024
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I moved away from home to start my career & since I’m back for the holiday I ate lunch with my dad. This is the most Peace Ive had since he left us. I never understood the importance of visiting a grave until now. Today my dad gave me more knowledge/advise than ever before. 🙏🏽❤️
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HEARTWARMING❤️ One man found himself stuck in the arctic cold on the side of I-40 for hours after his car ran out of gas. Thanks to the kindness of @ARStatePolice trooper Brandon Bird, that man was able to find warmth after Bird paid for his hotel with his own money.
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NLR TO NBA🏀Three North Little Rock High School players picked in 1st round of NBA Draft in last 4 years. I spoke with @johnnyrice22 who coached @mosesmoody, @lif3nick & @KelelWare in high school.
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FORDYCE MASS SHOOTING‼️ The Mad Butcher is temporarily closed following the mass shooting that took place Friday morning, killing 3 people and wounding 11 civilians. Being able to see the store up close just breaks my heart💔🙏🏽 #ARNews @KARK4News @FOX16News
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Just moments from now President Trump will take the stage here at the President Trump Rally in Tupelo, MS. @WJTV
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Ouachita Baptist football player punting to raise awareness for local non-profit by donating $20 of his own money per punt that is downed inside the 20-yard line. @OuachitaTigers @OuachitaFB #ARNews
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WATCH🥶❄️ @MissCollege students take advantage of freezing temperatures. The campus will also be closed on Tuesday.
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WATCH💚💛#Covid-19 has taken the weak and the strong. Among them, former Arkansas Tech football player, Jesse Boshears. After spending nearly 9 months straight in the hospital, Jesse passed away at the age of 20. Today, he was laid to rest one day before his 21st birthday.
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This morning, myself along with other alums of Maumelle High School had the honor of speaking to Hornet freshman at this years Pledge to Graduate ceremony. Keep going class of 2025‼️ .DON’T QUIT #HornetPride❤️ @mhs_tweet
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Harrison, Arkansas, has been called the most racist city in America by many, but now a local celebrity is pushing back against that stigma. Tonight on FOX 16 News at 9, see how Miss Arkansas Ebony Mitchell & others are trying to change how her hometown is viewed.
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‼️‼️The search continues in Morrilton, AR for 50-year-old Stacy Lee Drake who’s wanted in connection with three homicides in Oklahoma, stemming from two separate carjackings. Drake was last seen at a motel in Morrilton. Do not approach Drake if you see him. Call 911 immediately!
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$.99 gas at Valero in Pearl Mississippi‼️ This special is only for today and tomorrow‼️ @WJTV
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FLOODING🌊⚡️Major flooding at the Windsor Place Townhomes in Maumelle. Water is as high as car tires and home doorsteps. The fire department is going door to door at to help with rescue. #ARWX #TurnAroundDontDrown @KARK4News @FOX16News
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BABY SURPRISE 🍼👶🏽Golden Corral, the all you can eat buffet, turned into an all-out surprise when a woman gave birth inside the restaurant bathroom in North Little Rock. BUT GET THIS. She didn't know she was pregnant!!!
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FLOODING🌊⚡️ The Maumelle Fire Department is using a BOAT to rescue residents at the Windsor Place Townhomes. Thank you to our first responders for alway answering the call. #ARWX @KARK4News @FOX16News
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Harrison, Arkansas is where the headquarters of the Knights of the Klu Klux Klan is located and where the nation direction Thomas Robb lives. I was born and raised in the state of Arkansas and to see a protest for #blacklivesmatter speaks volume‼️.
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Happy 32nd wedding anniversary to my amazing parents!❤️❤️❤️
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PLAY BALL‼️⚾️ Honored to throw out the first pitch at the Arkansas Travelers season opener @ARTravs
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12 News’ own @ciannareevestv is a 2020 JSU Grad. As we know, graduation ceremonies have been canceled but her family held their own personal ceremony for her followed by a surprise parade. CONGRATULATIONS CIANNA‼️🎓🎉 @WJTV
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I look forward to talking to Miss B everyday when she makes her rounds. Today is her birthday!!! Happy birthday Miss B🎉❤️ We appreciate all you do to keep our station tidy. #Team20
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Happy Father’s Day, Pops🖤 I’m your legacy and I don’t take that lightly. Love you and miss you big dog. #83 boys for life💪🏽
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Don’t ever let them tell you you’re too old to be the Flower boy! Age doesn’t define you. You can do anything you set your mind to!🌹😂
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DINNER TIME‼️ Ravens Nation will be serving hot and delicious “L’s” to all haters. #RavensFlock
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WATCH‼️ Jackson State Alum, Jordan Jefferson (@PlanetJordanTv) earned the opportunity to perform in the Super Bowl 55 Halftime Show with @theweeknd. @WJTV
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Shoutout to all those in the kitchen taking over for a loved one that has passed away. You got this🍽🖤🙏🏽.
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HAPPENING NOW: The first Northside versus Westside Streetball game & block party held on Dixon Rd. in Jackson. The Governor and Hinds County has a mask mandate for the area and there are concerns regarding the number of people at the gathering not wearing mask. @WJTV
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📚✏️Happy to spend some time reading and speaking to students and my former elementary school, Joe T. Robinson!! I’m sure I had more fun than they did!!
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It was an absolute honor to serve as the emcee for my alumni’s 2021 @ATU_Athletics Virtual Techspys Awards. #FightOn 🔰. Click the link for the full show:
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Happy Birthday to my beautiful mama‼️ Today she turned 56 and hasn’t aged a bit❤️
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