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Furniture retailer ordered to pay $110K to manager who refused COVID vaccine
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Arkansas-based furniture retailer Hank’s Furniture has agreed to pay $110,000 to a former manager the company fired for refusing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. The lawsuit, brought forward by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the District Court for Northern Florida in late 2023, alleged Hank’s...
Martin Luther King Jr. Commission talks about home ownership
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Homebuying has been a constant problem and challenge for many, especially in today's economy. To remedy this, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission has partnered with US Bank to assist Arkansans who may not have the best chances to buy a house. They work with...
Arkansas Supreme Court orders initial signature count for abortion amendment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday night, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that the signatures gathered by supporters of an abortion amendment must be tallied up by Secretary of State John Thurston. It was an order that came from a majority of the justices in a lawsuit filed by...
Man Wins $500,000 With Scratch Off in Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
Oh, how I wish this would happen to me. But a dream came true for a lucky man playing the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery when he hit the jackpot with a scratch-off ticket he bought on his way to work. Michael R., from Dumas, won $500,000 by playing the $20 "200X...
Dumas man wins $500,000 in Arkansas lottery scratch-off
One Arkansas lottery player recently won big with a lucky scratch-off ticket he purchased on his way to work. A Dumas resident, identified by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery only as “Michael R.,” won $500,000 by playing the $20 200X the Win instant game. He claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on July 19, 2024.
Can Your Dog or Cat be an Official Wedding Witness in Arkansas? What About Texas?
We love our pets and they give us that beautiful unconditional love. When we can, we take them to the park and on vacation with us, and some even have them as part of their wedding ceremony. But how much of a role can a pet have in a wedding?
Mr Brews Taphouse Continues Growth with Expansion into Arkansas
July 24, 2024 // Franchising.com // BIRNAMWOOD, Wisc. – Mr Brews Taphouse will soon expand into Arkansas via a franchise partnership with Andy Patel, President and CEO of Span Holding LLC of Little Rock. The new Mr Brews Taphouse will be located at Park Plaza, Little Rock's premier shopping...
Daily Newscast for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, July 23 2024. - The Arkansas Supreme court ordered the secretary of state's office to continue to count signatures on a ballot initiative aimed at loosening state abortion restrictions. - The Arkansas Democratic Party...
E-Bikes in Arkansas
Electric bikes are a growing phenomenon worldwide and in Arkansas. You’ve likely seen them gliding smoothly along with their riders, hardly seeming to exert any effort. Widely seen as a way to alleviate traffic and pollution and promote more sustainable living, e-bikes are also a way to ride farther and enjoy Arkansas’s beautiful cities and trail systems.
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