False school shooting reports across the nation stir fear, and pain for survivors
A survivor of the 1998 Westside Middle School shooting is speaking out after this week’s deadly school shooting in Minnesota and a wave of false active shooter reports on college campuses across the country.
West Nile virus cases increasing in Arkansas | What to know
ARKANSAS, USA — Health officials in Arkansas have issued a warning about West Nile virus. Reports show that the Department of Health has been seeing an increase here in Arkansas, with eight reported cases and at least one death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
Pulaski County deputies identify woman found dead in Hill Lake
Officials with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office have identified the victim who was found in a lake earlier this week.
Arkansas leaders and community honor 20th anniversary of Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument
On the 20th anniversary of the Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument, Elizabeth Eckford, state leaders, and present students of Central High School honored the legacy of the nine African American teenagers who desegregated the school in 1957.
AST Blog: After Rare August Chill, More Cool Air is Coming
Get ready, Arkansas! Cooler-than-average temperatures will yet again settle in for the first week of September. Highs across much of the state will top out in the upper 70s to mid-80s with lows dipping into the 60s/50s, making mornings feel refreshing and afternoons pleasantly mild.
‘This is what we all work for’: Longest term foster child in Arkansas adopted
Even the judge was smiling by the end of Cozy Dietrich’s adoption hearing. Cozy had been in foster care longer than any other person in Arkansas’ foster system — until Monday morning, when Anna and Tim Dietrich of Little Rock adopted the nonverbal 19-year-old. He took his new family’s last name. An atmosphere of joy...
Veteran-founded nonprofit tackles food insecurity in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Compassionately Connected for Veterans, a nonprofit founded by a veteran, is making a significant impact in Arkansas by serving veterans and their families through bi-monthly pantry distributions. Operating out of their North Little Rock facility, the organization addresses the pressing issue...
Little Rock Voice Actor Brandon Paul Eells Makes A Living Doing What He Loves
Brandon Paul Eells has not had a day job for more than 30 years. A voice actor based in Little Rock, he knew he wanted to be an actor from the time he was 2 years old. He said he feels fortunate to be able to earn a living solely from his craft.
Federal operation leads to arrest of multi-pound methamphetamine dealers in Arkansas
A federal operation led to the arrest of 10 people in northeast Arkansas on Tuesday morning, with 5 defendants already in custody, for trafficking over 100 pounds of methamphetamine.
Arkansas Gov. Sanders announces new remote work policy
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KY3) - Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced changes to the state’s remote work policy for state employees. As part of her Arkansas Forward initiative, the governor is ending the regular use of remote work in state government. Here plan includes:. Encouraging in-person meetings over...
