Worker strike leading to trash pickup delays for Arkansans
SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — A nationwide strike has made its way to Arkansas, leading to long trash pickup delays for some residents. On Wednesday, workers at Arizona-based waste collection company Republic Services held signs and protested outside the company’s Little Rock location. “We're on strike for unfair labor...
Beignets & Brew Expands Into Arkansas Market, Bringing Sweet Treats to the Natural State
Beignets & Brew, a New Orleans-inspired pastry concept founded in Florida, is expanding into Arkansas thanks to Chris Kramolis and Chris and Jason Alley, the team of restaurateurs that brought Rock N Roll Sushi to the state. With the first location set to open mid-September at the former Tropical Smoothie...
Harmful algal bloom advisory underway for some Arkansas lakes | What to know
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment's (E&E) Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has now issued an advisory involving Harmful Algal Blooms. The advisory was issued for a Harmful Algal Bloom in the Mattocks Park Pond in Union County and for Lake June in...
Little Rock nonprofit moves forward with permanent shelter for homeless
After years of searching, The Van — a nonprofit that supports people experiencing homelessness — is now under contract for a new building that will serve as a permanent emergency shelter.
Arkansas eyes nuclear innovation with small modular reactors
Russellville, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas is exploring the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs) to revolutionize its energy landscape. Currently, the Arkansas Nuclear One plant in Russellville uses enriched uranium as fuel, but advocates like State Representative Jack Ladyman are pushing for the adoption of SMRs,...
North Little Rock Fire Department investigating four Sunday house fires as intentional
The North Little Rock Fire Department is continuing its investigation into four house fires that they believe were started intentionally over the weekend.
Man who fled Cross County deputy arrested in Little Rock
WYNNE — A man is behind bars in Cross County after being arrested yesterday in Little Rock. Cross County Sheriff David West said Paris Wilson, 34, had been sought by the agency for about two weeks after initially fleeing from a deputy in the Parkin area. Sheriff West said...
Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission giving away free school supplies in Conway
The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is giving back to the community as children start the new school year.
Arkansas law enforcement set for ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ push
Arkansas law enforcement is launching a "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign from August 15 to September 1 to deter impaired driving and prevent tragedies seen on previous Labor Day holiday periods.
Vehicle crash on Interstate 30 near North Little Rock causes traffic delays
A vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 30 has caused traffic delays Monday afternoon.
