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Arkansas Highway Police expand work zone camera enforcement to detect phone use
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Highway Police will begin using new camera technology in interstate work zones to detect drivers using handheld devices, expanding enforcement beyond speeding violations. The cameras, already used to monitor speed in work zones, will begin detecting handheld device use by mid-January,...
Arkansas History for January 3: 1949 Warren tornado
Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for January 3, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this...
People Drive From All Over Arkansas To Eat At This Hole-In-The-Wall Diner
Hidden among the strip malls and chain restaurants of Cabot, Arkansas sits a culinary treasure that locals have been keeping to themselves for far too long – Cheryl’s Diner, where comfort food reaches art form status and breakfast reigns supreme. The modest exterior might not catch your eye...
Arkansas reports highest number of whooping cough cases in 15-year collection history
Arkansas has reported more than 500 cases of pertussis in 2025. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has reached its highest level in the state since the Arkansas Department of Health began routinely collecting this data 15 years ago. Pertussis cases have been identified in many areas around the state,...
Former Channel Seven reporter Jason Pederson’s book brings 7 On Your Side stories to...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Jason Pederson, a familiar face to Channel Seven viewers, has returned to the spotlight with his new book, "Somebody's Knocking." The book is a collection of stories and lessons from his years as a reporter, and it comes with a unique twist—QR codes that link readers to video footage of the...
Orthopedics Have Come A Long Way In Technology, Materials
Dr. Lowry Barnes at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock is as close to a rock star as a physician can get. Barnes resides in the very top echelon of orthopedic surgeons in the country and is a thought leader in the evolving field of joint replacement surgery. When he talks, surgeons and...
Little Rock church shines gospel light through raising banners for Jesus
Members of Little Rock Immanuel Chinese Baptist Church have been raising banners for Jesus. Since last year, on certain Saturdays and Sundays, they have been standing outside Mr. Chen’s Oriental Supermarket on University Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. They hold various signs proclaiming, “Jesus is Lord,” “Jesus...
This large Arkansas antique store rewards anyone who sets aside the whole day
If you have a full day to spare, Midtown Vintage Market makes every hour feel like a treasure hunt you actually want to finish. Tucked along N Rodney Parham Rd in Little Rock, this 4.5 star favorite blends nostalgia, design inspiration, and smart deals under one roomy roof. You will wander vendor aisles, discover...
Drivers React to ARDOT’s new work zone cameras that detect phone use
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. – Today, the Arkansas Department of Transportation announced that later this month, cameras will be installed to detect if drivers use their cellphones or handheld devices in work zones. It comes at a time when wrecks in work zones across the state have shown a steady decline, but the number is...
