Mike McNeill’s Diary for Wednesday, July 9, 2025: Welcome, Springhill Medical Center
Today we welcome as a temporary advertiser the Springhill Medical Center. Finding and keeping personnel is a critical issue for all small-town hospitals. The Springhill hospital is reaching out in an effort to fill several vacancies. People who click on the ad will find themselves at the hospital’s employment page,...
Norman’s Neighborhood: Officer Norman and mother of Little Rock murder victim lean on each...
Years ago, Officer Norman was volunteering at Make-A-Wish and met Javyn Luckey, who battled leukemia.
Sage Boutique Opening Heights Location in Little Rock
Sage Boutique is opening up a new location at the end of July in the Heights neighborhood of Little Rock. The shop is described on its Facebook page as “a women’s boutique with a mixture of trendy and classic pieces.”. The new location will be at 5624 R...
K8 Investigates: SNAP benefit thefts across Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Multiple Arkansas families have fallen victim to electronic benefit transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program thefts over the past week. Many reported that their benefits were used in states across the country. In Jonesboro, 17 cases were reported to police in the last three...
Arkansas leaders call for improved flood preparedness, communication following deadly Texas flash flood
In the wake of the deadly flash flooding in Texas that claimed multiple lives and caused significant destruction, Arkansas lawmakers are calling for a renewed focus on emergency preparedness, communication infrastructure, and floodplain management in outdoor recreation areas.
Cash in black carp for $100 and help invasive species research
LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are mapping the spread of invasive black carp throughout the Mississippi River Basin through a program called “Keep, Cool, Call.” Arkansas anglers may participate in the program and earn $100 if they hook one of these fish...
Arkansas Department of Corrections fires two people after Grant Hardin escape investigation
Two Arkansas Department of Corrections employees were fired following an investigation into inmate Grant Hardin's escape from the North Central Unit in Calico Rock in May, where he wore a fabricated law enforcement uniform to gain access to the secured entrance gate.
Restaurateur Ira Mittelman to open farm-to-table establishment in downtown Little Rock
Restaurateur Ira Mittelman is opening a farm-to-table restaurant, Fork, in downtown Little Rock, which will serve southern, new American, Italian and new world cuisine, and will feature a curated wine list, craft cocktails and local brews.
Little Rock Zoo unveils Komodo dragons, rare reptiles ahead of Dollar Day
The Little Rock Zoo has opened two major exhibits just in time for its annual Hiland Dairy Dollar Day event this Saturday.
See Purple Paint in Mississippi? Time To Turn Around Right Now
While you're out exploring the wilderness on a nice summer hike, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation. While you're enjoying that natural Southeastern beauty, you may come across trees marked with purple...