Arkansas State Police welcomes 49 recruits to their ranks, see most female recruits in...
Hundreds dreamt of it; only some achieved it. After months of hard work, blood, sweat, and tears, 49 recruits became a part of the Arkansas State Police Thursday evening. Including five women, the most since 1998.
Amazon closes Little Rock robotics site over flaws; 4,100 jobs lost
Amazon’s decision to permanently close its high-tech fulfillment and robotics hub in Little Rock has abruptly erased 4,100 jobs and exposed deep structural flaws in a flagship facility that was supposed to anchor the company’s Arkansas footprint for years. Instead of serving as a model for automated logistics, the...
Late-december Severe Weather Threat Looms For Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, And Louisiana
Long-range weather forecast models are predicting an increase in severe weather danger throughout sections of Texas and adjacent states as December nears its end, prompting early fears about an unusually timed storm. According to extended-range model data, the best window for structured storms appears to be between...
Shorter College Gardens tenants speak out amid apartment troubles
Residents of Shorter College Gardens in North Little Rock spoke out about their experience renting at the complex Wednesday.
Entergy Arkansas announces plan to provide affordability to customers, expand power grid
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Entergy Arkansas has announced a new plan aimed at strengthening the state’s power grid, growing energy supply, and keeping electricity affordable. The initiative, called “Next Generation Arkansas,” focuses on preparing the state for increased demand, extreme weather, and economic growth....
Working 4 You: Ken Richardson to remain in office, vote fails in Director’s meeting
Little Rock City Director Ken Richardson will remain on the board despite a push to remove him from office.
Little Rock woman gets 2-year federal sentence for COVID relief fraud
Chandler Carroll of Little Rock was sentenced to two years in federal prison for committing a multi-million dollar fraud in obtaining COVID-19 relief loans, and ordered to pay restitution of $1,928,050.38.
Pine Bluff SWAT, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department involved in standoff after shooting
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — UPDATE 10:14 p.m.:. The Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a shooting call at around 2:20 p.m., in the area of a business establishment in Downtown Pine Bluff. An exchange between a man and a woman led to gunfire, leading to the suspect fleeing...
A Chance Encounter at an Arkansas Cafe Changed One Young Server’s Life Forever
At 22, deeply hungover, Lindsey Lauten lingered in her apartment in Little Rock, Arkansas, weighing a decision: whether to call in sick from her job as a server. It was a Sunday morning, and for the recent college graduate, the thought of navigating the smell of burnt coffee, the clatter of plates, and the constant...
Mosaic Templars to host Kwanzaa celebration
The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in downtown Little Rock is hosting a public Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 31, featuring a candle-lighting ceremony, creative activities, and a Karamu communal meal.
