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‘Unlocked: A Jail Experiment’: Arkansas County Refuses $60,000 Check From Producers of Netflix Doc Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
Earlier this month, Arkansas’ Pulaski County turned down and returned a $60,000 check sent by Lucky 8, the production company behind the Netflix docuseries “Unlocked: A Jail Experiment.” Pulaski County is where “Unlocked” was filmed, and Lucky 8 apparently intended the check as reimbursement for any costs the county incurred during production. What's Coming to Netflix in May 2024 But in a letter sent alongside the returned check, county judge Barry Hyde wrote, “Pulaski County has no contract with Lucky 8. As such, Pulaski County must treat this check as an offered donation. Your donation is refused.” This is not the first...
Former Olympian and Razorback writes memoir about life with Parkinson's Disease
Listen to Little Rock Public Radio's Maggie Ryan speak to Frank O'Mara, former Olympian and Razorback, about his new memoir Bend, Don't Break. Heard on Little Rock Public Radio's Morning Edition.
Walmart AMP will offer $25 tickets for select shows participating in Live Nation's Concert Week
ROGERS, Ark. — To mark Live Nation's 10th anniversary of Concert Week and the start of the summer concert season, music and comedy fans will be able to purchase $25 tickets to more than 5,000 shows across the country. Luckily for Arkansans, the Walmart AMP announced they will participate...
Grammy-winning gospel duo coming to Arkansas
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT)—The gospel duo “for KING + Country” will perform in Arkansas later this year. Simmons Bank Arena announced Wednesday that the four-time Grammy Award-winning duo will bring their Unsung Hero 2024 Tour to North Little Rock on Nov. 7. The duo is best...
Weekend Guide: May 2-5
The first weekend of May is coming in hot with festivals, concerts and lots of local goodness. Let’s get into it. First Thursday Shop & Sip in Hillcrest // It’s the first Thursday of the month, and you know what that means — time to get your shop ‘n’ sip on. Soak up the Kavanaugh vibes while you take advantage of the specials, later hours and extra fun, like live painting at Crying Weasel Vintage and music from The Rocktown Sparks in the Hillcrest Fine Wines & Liquor parking lot. It kicks off at 5 p.m. Learn more here.
Where to Pick Berries in Central Arkansas
We’re officially in berry-picking season and living in The Natural State is really paying off right about now. But before you head to your favorite local berry patch, remember it’s always a good practice to check in before you go, not only to find updated condition, but as always, because berry-picking may be suspended due to rain, extreme heat or limited supplies.
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