AR lawmakers question Entergy on Google data center power costs, ratepayer impact
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Legislature's Joint Energy Committee summoned representatives from Google and Entergy to a meeting on Tuesday to learn more about their partnership to power a massive Google data center being built in West Memphis. It's the question that's been at the center of...
A surge in cremations is changing Arkansas’ funeral business
PHOTO:The rise in cremations and the fall in traditional burials has been a large contributor to Buie Funeral Homes’ bankruptcy filing. (Shutterstock) An Arkansas funeral home operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in April, saying business slowed because more customers are choosing cremation rather th
Wildfire near Camden industrial park 65% contained, Arkansas authorities say
A wildfire that has burned thousands of acres near a Camden industrial park where several defense contractors are located is 65% contained, Arkansas and local authorities said Wednesday. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said that crews are continuing to battle hot spots in the fire that broke out Monday near the Hig
Charges announced against suspects in Upstate abduction case
Charges announced against suspects in Upstate abduction case
Four Arrested in Texas and Arkansas Gift Card Tampering Ring With More Than $100,000...
Four people have been arrested in connection with an organized gift card tampering operation that investigators say placed hundreds of compromised cards on store shelves ... Read More
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Economic Development Commission open applications for $690,000 in...
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Economic Development Commission announced that applications are now being accepted for $690,000 in grant funding intended to support conservation education in local schools.
Downtown Food Truck Festival returns Sept. 20 with 60+ trucks and American Idol acts
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — If you’re looking for a tasty way to spend a hot weekend day in Little Rock, the Downtown Food Truck Festival is rolling back into town with dozens of trucks, live music and plenty to do between bites. The Downtown Little Rock Partnership’s...
Little Rock schools mark Hispanic Heritage Month with dual-language kindergarten program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, the Little Rock School District is highlighting a new dual language program that is teaching kindergarten students in both Spanish and English, with the goal of building bilingual and biliterate learners. The district has launched two kindergarten classes ta
Neighbor speaks on Mayflower couple arrested for animal cruelty
Mayflower couple 42-year-old Kathy Hudson and 50-year-old Sam Hudson were arrested on September 11th, and are each facing 11 felony counts of aggravated cruelty to a dog, horse, or cat, after the Mayflower Police Department searched a home the Hudsons were staying in and discovered 11 dogs struggling to survive.
‘I was chasing God,’ Central Arkansas woman shares her story of survival
Two years ago, Ikesha Lamb’s life was turned upside down. An aortic dissection nearly took her at just 49; now she’s sharing her story in hopes of inspiring others with how much she’s overcome and how she’s devoted her life to faith.
