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Lake Conway cleanup continues, Arkansas Game and Fish gives update on 5-year renovation project
MAYFLOWER, Ark. — State officials continue to clean the drained Lake Conway. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has been removing tons of trash from the lake while the water level is low. They're mainly finding metal and tires and even some debris from tornadoes. "It's our one...
Little Rock School District holds ribbon cutting for new school
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It's been in the works for years, but it's finally here. It shares a name with a community staple, Dr. Marian G. Lacey, and the Little Rock School District held a ribbon cutting on Thursday to welcome the public to what students and staff will soon call home.
Photos show the aftermath of an SUV crashing through a brick wall and into a Fort Smith doctor's office
FORT SMITH, Ark. — According to a Fort Smith doctor, an SUV crashed into his building on Thursday, May 16, but thankfully no injuries were reported. Dr. James Kelly's office is located in the 8000 block of McClure Drive near Fort Chaffee Crossing, and according to submitted photos and statements, a Nissan SUV crashed clear through a brick wall and into his business.
Downtown Little Rock bringing back rooftop movies this summer | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Attention Little Rock! The Downtown Little Rock Partnership (DLRP) announced Thursday that the city's Rooftop Cinema @ 6th & Scott outdoor film series will return this summer. DLRP said that the series is open to everyone in the Little Rock community. Visitors can watch one...
Arkansas Supreme Court overturns ruling that said 4 voting laws were 'unconstitutional'
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A circuit court ruling in March 2022 that said four voting laws were "unconstitutional" has been reversed and dismissed by the Arkansas Supreme Court. The highest court's opinion came two years after Judge Wendell Griffen ruled that Acts 249, 728, 736, and 973 were unconstitutional. The laws were challenged by the League of Women Voters of Arkansas as well as five residents of the state.
Conway named fastest growing city in Arkansas for second consecutive year
CONWAY, Ark. — Conway has been recognized as the fastest growing city in Arkansas, among those with over 50,000 residents, for the second consecutive year, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The City of Conway's growth ranked 38th in the country, with the city's population rising...
At Overtime Cabot, it's always game time
CABOT, Ark. — This week, Hayden returned to his hometown to try one of the very first 'sports-themed' restaurants in Cabot. Overtime Cabot is owned and operated by Tia and John Van, who believed Cabot was long overdue for a place like this. “We’re all about sports," Tia said....
Over 13K trees distributed across Arkansas in Free Tree Fridays campaign
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This year, 13,400 trees were given away throughout the state in the Arkansas Department of Agriculture's fourth annual Free Tree Fridays campaign. The Forestry Division partnered with the Arkansas Urban Forestry Council (AUFC) to host 27 events across the state each Friday from March 22 through April 26.
Four years later: Documents show U.S. attorney of the Western District of Arkansas stepped down amid ethics investigation
ARKANSAS, USA — A newly released report alleges the Department of Justice launched an investigation into reported misconduct by former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas Duane "Dak" Kees a month before he stepped down from his position in 2020. According to the report, Kees was under...
Blue Bell releases iconic new flavor inspired by root beer float
BRENHAM, Texas — A new flavor from Blue Bell combines two favorites and is now available for a limited time. The Texas-based creamery, located in Brenham, just released a brand new flavor called A&W Root Beer Float, in partnership with the classic beverage brand. A&W Root Beer Float is...
How this group of women is using roller derby to blow off steam after work
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A few women in Little Rock are giving an entirely different meaning to blowing off steam after work. They're some of central Arkansas's leading professionals, but when they clock out, they clock in at the Arkansas Skatium. The Rock Town Roller Derby team comprises nearly...
Man pleads guilty in 2023 homicide of Brock Welch
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — 27-year-old Brock Welch of North Little Rock went out to grab dinner on December 29, 2022, but never came home. Weeks later, on January 2, 2023, Brock Welch was found dead, and North Little Rock police took then-19-year-old Emil McCoy into custody for allegedly killing him.
Central Arkansas Christian hopes to win 3 state titles at 2024 Weekend of Champions
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — You might see a lot of purple in Conway this weekend, but this time not necessarily for the UCA bears, but for the Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs. CAC has three teams competing at the state championship this weekend, with boys and girls soccer, along...
Developers get permit extension for Alamo Drafthouse in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Developers hoping to bring an Alamo Drafthouse movie theater to the site of the old 112 Drive-in say that their plan is going to need more time. The City of Fayetteville has granted developer CL Partners an extension on their large-scale building permit. According to Fayetteville...
Gov. Sanders announces new funding for Arkansas-Pine Bluff
PINE BLUFF, Ark — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the declaration this week and spent the day highlighting the work being done in Pine Bluff and making the City the Pine Bluff the capital of Arkansas for the day. "It is great to be back here in Pine Bluff...
City of Little Rock, local organizations discuss affordable housing and connecting landlords to services
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The City of Little Rock and other community organizations are bringing the topic of affordable housing to the center stage. During an event held at Our House on Wednesday, local housing agencies met with dozens of landlords to build connections. This first event allowed landlords...
Little Rock shooting leaves one person in 'critical condition'
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday near Pic-Pac Liquor on 12th Street. Police said one person was "shot multiple times" and is in "critical condition." This is an ongoing investigation. We will update this story with more information as...
Traffic along I-430 northbound back to normal after accident caused severe backup
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Update: All lanes have reopened and traffic is flowing once again. Traffic along I-430 northbound is severely backed up due to an accident that happened at around 4:00 p.m. According to ARDOT reports, the accident happened near exit 1, and the northbound left lane and...
96-year-old from Arkansas graduates college with tech degree, 70 years after taking his first class
POTEAU, Okla. — Born in Coal Hill, Arkansas, in 1928, one of Ronald Bartlett's first lessons was "You worked, or you didn't eat." So Ronald worked for over 70 years, and now, at 96, he's completed a different kind of journey, one ending with a technology degree. Carl Albert...
Arkansas man arrested, charged with capital murder for death of 3-month-old baby
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department has now arrested a man for his involvement in the death of an infant that happened in April. According to reports, just before 8:00 a.m. on April 11, an unresponsive 3-month-old baby was taken to the hospital to be examined.
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