Higher utility bills possible for Benton Utilities customers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The saga of renter trouble at Big Country Chateau apartments continued on Thursday as tenants gathered at Little Rock City Hall to give a letter to the city asking for help relocating. This request comes after utility companies threaten to cut off both the power...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Board of Trustees is encouraging voters to weigh on in a referendum that would increase city library funding on February 14, 2023. If approved, the referendum would provide a 2-mill increase to the amount of taxpayer funding that the library...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Some tenants at the Big Country Chateau apartments are having deja vu after utility shutoff notices were placed on their doors for the second time in six months. On Monday, Entergy told tenants that they have two weeks before their electricity gets cut. This follows...

BRYANT, Ark. — Road construction is something none of us look forward to, especially if we live or work near it. If you've driven down Highway 5 in Bryant within the last few days, you probably noticed that part of the road expansion is done. It's something that business...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As more states legalize marijuana, access to edible cannabis is becoming easier, which means there's a higher risk of children getting their hands on it. In Arkansas, Russellville police are currently investigating a case where a child brought edibles to school and shared them with friends.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Following the release of video footage showing the violent beating that claimed Tyre Nichols' life, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. issued a statement promising transparent policing.

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Last week we reported about ongoing issues between Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods and County Judge Gerald Robinson. Now, we have learned of more problems, and this time, with another group of elected officials— the Quorum Court. The Quorum Court is designed to handle...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — People in Pope County and Yell County prepared for the winter weather in advance. Yell County's Emergency Management Coordinator Johnathan Wear said his crews spent Tuesday pretreating roads to make traveling a bit safer for those who have to get out. "We're all ready to...

BAUXITE, Ark. — School districts across Arkansas have been seeing a familiar problem, that had not been an issue since before the pandemic— overdue meal balances at schools are high. "This is issue number one, making sure our students have the proper nutrition and proper fuel," Bauxite Public...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The South City Church, located off Interstate 30 in Little Rock, is receiving a facelift. The church is being transformed into Arkansas Military and First Responders Academy and it's scheduled to open in August 2023. The school is being called the "first of its kind"...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Central Arkansas Water confirmed that a water shutoff is scheduled for the second time at the Big Country Chateau apartments in Little Rock. An official notice was issued to tenants by Central Arkansas Water (CAW) on January 9 stating that they will end water services at the complex on March 1, 2023, and have no plans to resume water services beyond that point in time.

GRANT COUNTY, Ark. — The Grant County Sheriff's Office has requested the activation of a Silver Alert in the search for a missing 78-year-old man with dementia. Raymond Lee Robbins was last seen at 99 Grant 270084 near Highway 270 West at North Street westbound in Poyen. A citizen...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — There are several ways to make a payment nowadays with credit cards, and money-sharing apps, a lot of it is digital. However, some still use the classic method— sending a check. Although not as popular anymore, sending a check through the mail still leaves...

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Construction that was planned for the Watson Chapel School District has run into some issues, and Tom Wilson, Superintendent of the district said a rise in costs is to blame. Last August, voters in Watson Chapel approved $5.7 million to help fund a new high...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Convention and Visitor's Bureau (LRCVB) revealed its tourism master plan for the city on Wednesday. This is the first time there has been a comprehensive list of ways to make the capital city a more attractive destination since COVID-19 put a halt on travel and tourism.

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Back in September, we learned that Jefferson County adult and juvenile jails were running out of money and struggling to feed their inmates. According to Sheriff Lafayette Woods, after a lawsuit was settled between the sheriff's department and the Jefferson County Judge, the jail would receive enough money that would until the end of the last year.

CONWAY, Ark. — After a double homicide this weekend— and 7 murders in Conway last year, the city has been working to support its police staff to help keep the city safe. Conway Mayor, Bart Castleberry, explained that the city is still a safe place to be. The rise in some crime and strain on police staffing has been an issue that's not unique to Conway.

SHERWOOD, Ark. — Update: Arkansas State Police have inactivated a Silver Alert after finding a missing Sherwood woman. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to please contact the Sherwood Police Department at (501) 835-1425.

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The high price of eggs at the grocery store continues to frustrate buyers. Avian Influenza and inflation are some of the reasons behind this, but is there a more cost-effective way to bring eggs home?. Some people are finding creative ways to re-stock the items.

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Central Moloney has partnered with Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff to train students to become welders. Central Moloney CEO Chris Hart said the partnership could address some gaps in the organization. "One of the deepest needs in terms of skilled labor that we've...