A new place to shop, eat, work, and sleep is coming to Benton
Saline County will soon have new places to shop, eat, and sleep. A well-known developer has plans for the property next to the Arkansas Heart Hospital/Encore Medical Center. The hospital is in the city limits of Bryant, and this new development will be just over the border in Benton. John...
Amazon Breaks Ground on Arkansas Hub
Amazon has broken ground on what will be a new, 930,000-square-foot logistics facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, state and company officials announced. The complex, located at the Port of Little Rock on the Arkansas River, would help improve delivery speeds, the e-commerce giant said. It is expected to open in 2027...
5 Restaurants Worth the Commute
Little Rock’s culinary scene is undeniably strong, but sometimes a good meal is worth a little extra mileage. Fortunately, our neighboring cities in central Arkansas have their share of standout spots that make getting out of town a flavorful experience. Whether you’re craving upscale Southern fare, an impossibly...
Diocese of Little Rock to convert St. Joseph Center site into seminary
The remains of a more than 100-year-old North Little Rock landmark will see new life as a seminary for the Diocese of Little Rock.
Tax-free weekend in Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas kicks off Friday
Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas are holding their annual Sales Tax Holiday from today to Sunday.
Walmart and Zest Labs reach settlement in $222 million lawsuit
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with Arkansas-based retail giant Walmart said in a statement that the company has reached a settlement with Zest Labs. Zest Labs prevailed in court in a 2018 lawsuit that resulted in a $222 million judgment against Walmart in May. Attorneys representing Zest said at the time it was one...
Butterball abruptly closes another factory and fires everyone as crisis deepens
Intro For employees at one of Butterball’s locations in Arkansas, the time came to move on after receiving 60 days’ notice about the impending plant closure. Is this an isolated…
Entergy Arkansas hosts pop-up event to connect residents with financial aid resources
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansans who could use a hand paying their bills were able to find some help at a pop-up event put on by Entergy Arkansas. It provided opportunities for customers to meet with local and state organizations that can connect them with financial assistance. Among them...
Little Rock woman convicted of financially defrauding elderly woman
Heather Shofner, a 27-year-old woman from Little Rock, was convicted of felony abuse of an endangered adult after stealing an elderly woman's money and was sentenced to one year in jail, two years of suspended sentence, and completion of a drug treatment and rehabilitation program.
The 1957 standoff where a governor closed schools rather than let Black students attend
A carpool mix-up left Elizabeth Eckford walking alone through a screaming crowd of white protesters in 1957. She was just trying to get to her first day at Central High School. Eight other black students joined her fight to integrate the all-white school, facing soldiers and mobs along the way....