Heartbroken daughter recalls final moments before father’s tragic drowning
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A tragic accident claimed the life of 71-year-old Steven Sherrill Sr., an experienced fisherman, at Two Rivers Bridge yesterday afternoon. Sherrill, who had recently retired after a long career selling furniture, was eager to spend more time on the water. His daughter, Amanda Simpkins, described...
US Marshals ask for public’s help in finding Little Rock man facing murder charge
The U.S. Marshals Service is seeking public assistance in locating 20-year-old Deshun Dontay Acker, who is facing charges of capital murder, aggravated robbery and kidnapping in connection with the January 2023 shooting death of 17-year-old Carnelius Williams.
Norman’s Neighborhood: 14-year-old takes heroic action during triple homicide that took mothers life
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For 14-year-old Raquel from Little Rock, the June 2019 scene on West 16th Street in Little Rock lives forever in her head and heart. “It’s absolutely amazing to me that she is as strong as she is,” said Officer Tommy Norman who met Raquel just two months ago. At 8 years old, […]
Civil service commission upholds firing of officer in Little Rock nightclub incident
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Former Little Rock Police Officer Brad Stewart will not be returning to the force after the Little Rock Civil Service Commission upheld his firing. Stewart was dismissed following an incident at the TABU nightclub where he pepper sprayed a woman, Amber Williams, after a disturbance.
Arkansas History for September 10: Union forces capture Little Rock
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for September 10, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and...
The delegate who refused to betray his constituents for a Confederate Arkansas
Isaac Murphy’s Lone Stand Against Arkansas Secession. Arkansas faced a gut-wrenching choice in 1861. At first, most folks wanted to stay in the Union. They sent Unionist delegates to the Old State House in March, where they voted down secession plans. But then Fort Sumter changed everything. When Lincoln...
Family Shares Grim Health Update After Elderly Man Mauled by Bear in Rare Attack
A 72-year-old man from Arkansas remains hospitalized after being mauled by a 70-pound bear this week. It was the state's first bear attack in decades, and according to a new statement from his family, it will likely prove to be a fatal one. Vernon Patton had to be airlifted to...
Crews respond to fire at gas station in Bryant
BRYANT, Ark. – Fire crews responded to an apparent fire at a gas station in Bryant, as a pillar of smoke could be seen rising from the area. As of 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the smoke coming from the fire at the Murphy USA on Bryant Avenue had stopped, but crews remained on the scene. […]
Bryant firefighter arrested after being accused of video voyeurism
Police in Bryant said a firefighter was arrested after he was accused of video voyeurism.
Preliminary injunction issued against Central Arkansas school district in Ten Commandments lawsuit
A federal judge converted a temporary restraining order into a preliminary injunction Wednesday in a case challenging the constitutionality of a new state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in Arkansas public schools. The order from U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks applies to the Conway School District, which...
