World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday and his Little Rock business’s 75th anniversary
Capital Glass celebrated its 75th anniversary and founder Jack Grimes' 100th birthday with a special event at their shop in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Buc-ee’s to open two new locations in Arkansas
ARKANSAS — Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas-based convenience store and travel center chain, is set to open its first Arkansas locations, marking a major expansion for the company. The first store will be in Benton, Saline County, off Exit 114 on Interstate 30. Groundbreaking for the 75,000-square-foot facility took place...
12 Arkansas Soul Food Spots That Locals Joke Are Better Than Grandma’s (But Only...
Nothing beats grandma’s cooking—or at least, that’s what we’re all supposed to say when she’s listening. But in Arkansas, there are soul food joints so good they just might tempt you into the ultimate family betrayal: admitting someone else’s cooking could rival Meemaw’s secret recipes.
Rare Black Bear Attack in Arkansas Sends Elderly Man to Hospital
A local man’s surprising encounter with wildlife took a dangerous turn as a bear attacked him while he was simply trying to get his work done.
Little Rock church aiming to make a difference feeds hundreds in need
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On each Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m., the traffic coming into Highland Valley United Methodist church is heavy. Pastor Mark Norman says they serve about 300 households each week, and their food orders are as much as 17 to 18 pounds each week. The food giveaway is a tradition that […]
Gov. Sanders provides additional funding for those affected by January 2024 storms
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a relief fund for those affected by severe storms and flooding that ravaged the state on January 22, 2024. Sanders said the storms continued with such severity that executive action was warranted to help those facing hardships and suffering.
Oklahoma: Cherokee Nation committee discusses gaming strength, contracting, Arkansas casino
Members of the Cherokee Nation Executive and Finance committee convened Aug. 28 to discuss federal contracting challenges, strong gaming revenue and a federal court ruling against plans for Cherokee Nation Businesses to build the Legends Resort and Casino in Russellville, Arkansas. A federal judge ruled against CNB...
Arkansas third graders face retention risk under new reading standards, sparking debate
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Thousands of third graders are at risk of retention due to reading insufficiency, as revealed in a House and Senate Education Committee meeting Tuesday. The new requirement for third graders to pass a certain reading level before moving on to the 4th grade is a part of the LEARNS Act.
NLR Fire Marshals investigating suspicious house fires; homeowner believes them linked
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — North Little Rock fire marshals are investigating a string of four suspicious house fires that all happened on the same day in August. Fortunately, the homes weren’t occupied, but homeowner Douglas Callais said losing his house was still devastating after the work he had put into renovating it.
Victim identified in deadly Labor Day shooting in North Little Rock
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The North Little Rock Police Department has identified the man killed in a shooting in North Little Rock early on Labor Day. NLRPD officials identified the victim as 50-year-old Robert Mathis of Sherwood. On Monday, authorities said officers responded just before 3 a.m. to the 300 block of...