Meet Arkansas’ first lithium producers amid boom sparking land rush, economic hopes
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — South Arkansas is the epicenter of a fast-developing lithium boom that will have a global impact—and it was all sparked by a company called Standard Lithium. Lithium is critical to the modern world. Your phone, laptop, and the electric vehicles we see more and...
Bale family donates $1 million to Arkansas Children’s
Arkansas Children’s announced the creation of the Bale Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Interventional Radiology honoring Drs. Joanna and Robert Seibert, made possible by a $1 million gift by the Bale family. Sharon and John H. Bale Jr., and family have joined with Drs. Joanna and Robert Seibert to...
McGhee police respond to Train derailment at Highway 4
MCGHEE, Ark. (KATV) — A reported train derailment at the crossing of Highway 4 and Crooked Bayou has prompted a response from the McGhee Police Department. According to a Facebook post by MPD, the train is expected to be moved by Friday. The cause of the derailment has not...
All but one north central Arkansas county sees population growth from July 1, 2023...
All but one north central Arkansas county saw population growth from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024 according to data recently released by the U.S. Census bureau. The data shows one city in our area is among fastest growing in the state and two area counties are among the largest housing unit growth in the state during...
Arkansas man celebrates $50K lottery prize win
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A routine stop at the gas station turned into a memorable moment for one lucky Arkansan after he won $50,000 playing $50,000 Frenzy, a $20 instant game. J. Jones of Pulaski County bought his winning ticket at Murphy USA #7928, located at 403 Bryant Ave. in Bryant.
Arkansas program empowers disabled adults with job skills
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A group of disabled Arkansans celebrated a significant milestone as they graduated from the REDI Program, a partnership between Walgreens and Central Arkansas Disability Services. This initiative, designed to teach work skills, provides participants with hands-on experience in local...
Central Arkansas summer utility assistance program LIHEAP opens July 7
Some residents in Arkansas will soon be able to apply for financial assistance with their summer utility expenses.
Authorities investigating after pursuit leads to crash near University Avenue in Little Rock
Little Rock police and Arkansas State Police are investigating after a crash near Interstate 630 and University.
Police investigating homicide after man found dead in North Little Rock home
Officers with the NLRPD are on the scene at the 1600 block of Chandler Street after officers said a man was found dead in a home.
Movies and TV shows casting in Little Rock
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...