An urgent manhunt is underway in Arkansas after a disgraced former police chief, who was serving time for murder and rape, escaped from prison.The Arkansas Department of Corrections said Grant Hardin, 56, escaped from the North Central Unit on Sunday afternoon in Calico Rock, AR."Anyone with information about inmate Hardins whereabouts should contact local law enforcement immediately," authorities said in a post on X.Officials said Hardin has been at the North Central Unit since 2017, serving a 30-year sentence for first-degree murder, as well as an additional sentence for rape.4 ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY AIDING ESCAPED INMATES IN NEW ORLEANSThe jail added that Hardin was the former chief of police for the city of Gateway.Hardin pleaded guilty to the 2017 murder of James Appleton, 59, a city water employee who was found shot in the face inside his work truck, KNWA reported.While Hardin was being booked into the state prison, officials submitted his DNA sample into a database. His DNA ended up linking him to the rape cold case of a teacher in 1997, the outlet reported.NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT ATTORNEY BLASTS SHERIFF OVER BOTCHED PRISON ESCAPE INVESTIGATIONThe victim, Amy Harrison, a teacher at Frank Tillery Elementary in Rogers, said she was raped by a man with a gun at the school."It was proven to be Mr. Hardin beyond all scientific certainty," Nathan Smith, the prosecuting attorney for Benton County at the time, told the outlet.FORMER NEW ORLEANS POLICE CHIEF CRITICIZES SHERIFF'S 'CHECKERED PAST' AFTER JAILBREAKAuthorities confirmed Hardins DNA matched the DNA linked to the rape suspect. Harrison was ambushed while preparing a lesson plan for the week. The case had been cold for nearly two decades.Hardin ended up pleading guilty to the rape in 2019."Grant Hardin, in my view and in my personal experience, is one of the most dangerous people that I ever seen for the reason that he does not at first appear that way," Smith previously said. "He is a man capable of a seemingly random, horrific murder as well as a random horrific rape."Hardin is described as a 6' white male, weighing approximately 259 pounds.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell blamed a Christian rally and infiltrating "anarchists" for violence breaking out at a counter-protest on Saturday.The Seattle Police Department reported 23 people were arrested at Cal Anderson Park during MayDayUSAs "Dont Mess With Our Kids" rally and a pro-LGBTQ counter-protest. According to SPD, police witnessed "multiple people inside one group throw items at the opposing group" and, while arresting individuals, were assaulted by other individuals, leading to an officer requiring medical treatment.After the scuffle broke out, Harrells office released a statement defending the LGBTQ community and criticizing the "far-right rally" for provoking the violent reaction."Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice," the statement read. "Todays far-right rally was held here for this very reason to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our citys values, in the heart of Seattles most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood."BLUE STATE MAYOR PROPOSES CITY ORDINANCE TO STRENGTHEN TRANSGENDER CARE PROTECTIONS IN THE FACE OF TRUMP EOSHe continued, "Anarchists infiltrated the counter-protestors group and inspired violence, prompting SPD to make arrests and ask organizers to shut down the event early, which they did."Harrell added his support for people who peacefully protest an "extreme right-wing national effort to attack our trans and LGBTQ+ communities." He also suggested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the approval of MayDayUSAs initial event."While there are broad First Amendment requirements around permitting events under free speech protections, I am directing the Parks Department to review all of the circumstances of this application to understand whether there were legal location alternatives or other adjustments that could have been pursued," the statement read. "The Police Department will complete an after-action report of this event, including understanding preparation, crowd management tactics, and review of arrests and citations."SEATTLE PRIDE FACES BUDGET SHORTFALL AS CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS DWINDLE AMID ANTI-DEI SHIFTFox News Digital reached out to the mayors office for a comment.Local news outlets reported seeing counter-protesters from groups like the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America shouting at rallygoers and calling them "fascist scum" and arrests occurring as quickly as a half-hour into the event.SPD did not clarify which side of the protest had initiated violence and didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.MayDayUSA is on a five-city tour holding religious rallies to, as event co-sponsor Jenny Donnelly said, "stand for our children, restore the family unit, and proclaim the gospel of Jesus."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Tensions flared during Saturday's NCAA baseball game between Samford and Mercer.Samford outfielder Michael Gupton hit a two-run homer to increase the Bulldogs' lead over the Mercer Bears. Gupton appeared to shout something at Mercer players during his spirited jog around the bases.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGupton's words seemed to target at least one player on the baseball diamond as well as the Mercer dugout. Gupton eventually touched home plate and celebrated with his Samford teammates.A visibly frustrated Mercer shortstop, Bradley Frye, attempted to follow Gupton and had to be held back by umpires. Mercer coaches also voiced their frustrations to the umpires.TWO OLE MISS OUTFIELDERS COLLIDE IN SCARY MOMENT DURING SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENTMercer players then began leave the playing field in apparent protest.Several Mercer players had to be held back in the dugout.Southern Conference commissioner Michael Cross was in attendance for the game and was eventually seen talking with the umpires.Gupton and Frye were ejected from the game after a video review. Coaches were also thrown out, with Samford assistant Gil Walkes and Mercer pitching coach Tanner Gordon receiving ejections.Frye's mother was also shown the door after she was seen standing and jumping on top of the dugout moments after she learned of her son's ejection. Other Mercer fans were tossed out after they went onto the dugout roof.The game was delayed for approximately 25 minutes.Samford ultimately celebrated a 5-1 victory on Saturday. The win punched Samford's ticket to the SoCon championship game.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The New York Knicks secured their first victory in an Eastern Conference Finals series in a quarter-century on Saturday night.Star guard Jalen Brunson scored 23 points, while center Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to complete New York's second half comeback in Indianapolis. The Knicks trailed by 20 points at one point in the game, but rallied to a 106-100 Game 3 win over the Pacers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Knicks cut the series deficit to 2-1 despite having Towns and Brunson in foul trouble most of the night.Tyrese Haliburton led Indiana with 20 points and six assists. Myles Turner added 19 points as Indiana dropped to 0-4 all-time playing on the same day the Indianapolis 500 was held.The Pacers held a 68-52 lead early in the third quarter, but New York charged back. The Knicks cut the deficit to 80-70 as time expired in the third quarter.Then behind the strength of Towns and the nimbleness of Brunson, New York finally retook an 89-88 lead on Brunsons basket with 7:10 to play. The Knicks never led by more than four until the final free throws with 2.6 seconds left.Both teams will have an off day tomorrow, before the series resumes on Tuesday.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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The Horry County Police Department is asking locals to steer clear of the area following reports of a mass shooting.The incident occurred on Watson Avenue in Little River and police are saying that at least 11 individuals have been transported to area hospitals byHorry County Fire Rescue.Police also said via social media that they have received reports of others arriving at area hospitals via personal vehicles.MASS SHOOTING IN MYRTLE BEACH TOURIST HOTSPOT LEAVES 1 DEAD, 11 WOUNDEDNo further information was immediately available."This is an active and ongoing investigation," the Horry County Police Department said.Information may evolve as the investigation goes on; additional details will be provided when and as possible.SULLIVAN'S ISLAND HIT-AND-RUN: MANHUNT UNDERWAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA TOWN AFTER ARMED DRIVER RAN DOWN TWO KIDS"Please turn to trusted sources such as this page and local news outlets for updateswe cannot attest to the validity of other sources," the social media post on Facebook said.Fox News Digital has reached out to the Horry County Fire Departmentand Police department for further information, but they did not immediately respond.

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