Family mourns loss of man killed in Conway mass shooting
CONWAY, Ark. — A mass shooting at Conway’s Fifth Avenue Park claimed two lives Sunday night— 24-year-old Tatayana Penister of England, Arkansas and 23-year-old Demetrius Feemster of Little Rock. The families of both individuals were present at the park Tuesday morning where memorials have already been placed...
Artist uses charcoal from St. Joseph’s Home fire to create hopeful artwork
Local artist Matthew Billingsley is finding strength through creativity in the wake of a devastating fire that engulfed St. Joseph's Home, his cherished studio, on March 19.
Baptist Health reports $15.7M operating loss for 2024
ARKANSAS, USA — Baptist Health of Little Rock reported an operating loss of $15.7 million in 2024, as the state’s largest health care system saw expenses rise and pandemic relief funding end. Baptist Health had a $89.4 million operating income in 2023, which was boosted by the receipt...
Sherwood house fire leaves 1 dead
Officials with the Sherwood Fire Department said one person died Sunday after being in a house fire.
Amazon bringing new distribution center to central Arkansas
Amazon is building another major distribution center to the Little Rock Port Authority, which will bring hundreds of new jobs to central Arkansas.
Arkansas DHS hosts largest hiring event of the year
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is hosting its largest hiring event of the year. The DHS Career Expo will be held on Thursday at the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to fill a wide array of positions within the state's...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: A cooler, but nice Tuesday & Wednesday before rain returns...
We will clear out the clouds and have a cooler, breezy, but beautifully sunny Tuesday. The next chance of any kind of rain, albeit a small chance, is coming Thursday as temperatures begin to rise and the wind starts to increase. Then, over the Easter Weekend, and particularly on Easter...
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces plan to remove sugary foods from SNAP
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a plan Tuesday to alter certain items eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Arkansas appeals denial of storm assistance funding
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas received a denial from the federal government on Friday, April 11 regarding funding for Individual Assistance (IA) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funding would have assisted individuals and households who were impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes...
Conway police identify victims in Sunday deadly park shooting
Officials with the Conway Police Department will hold a news conference Tuesday morning to provide an update on the Sunday shooting that left two people dead and nine others injured.