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Four Arkansas organizations receive grant funding to combat food deserts
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside leadership from the state health department on Wednesday, announced four organizations would receive up to $10,000 each as part of an inaugural “food desert elimination grant.” All 75 counties in Arkansas have at least one food desert, which means residents have to travel more than one mile to obtain fresh, […]
First Veteran in Arkansas to receive free roof from national program
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — One U.S. Army veteran in Benton has received a new roof as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Thomas Trantham was selected as a recipient through Purple Heart Homes. He is the first in the state to receive a new roof through this program, a nationwide effort to support veterans and their families.
Supporters of abortion ballot question gains new allies
(The Center Square) - A group fighting to get an abortion question on the November ballot gained some allies as the battle continues in the Arkansas Supreme Court. Last month, a court ordered Secretary of State John Thurston to conduct an initial count of signatures collected by volunteer canvassers for Arkansans for Limited Government. The group had 87,675, according to previous reports. With 14,143 additional signatures collected by paid canvassers, the group had a total of 102,730 signatures. That doesn’t include 912 other signatures that...
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office ID body found in car, says case is no longer a homicide investigation
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office officials said a death investigation that started after a body was found in a car earlier this month is no longer being considered a homicide case.
West Memphis teacher arrested after physical altercation with student at junior high, police say
West Memphis, Ark. - A teacher with the West Memphis School District (WMSD) was arrested after a physical altercation with a student at Wonder Jr. High School, according to the West Memphis Police Department. Police said that Kenneth Cauley was arrested after a review of video footage showed that he...
Who Is 107.9 KISS FM (WJKS-FM) – Jacksonville
In our world filled with digital options, how does 107.9 KISS FM win hearts in Jacksonville? Known as WJKS-FM, this station shines by playing today’s hits and featuring lively DJs. It’s not just another station; it’s a key player in the world of radio. Even as people...
Noah Richmond to play Weekend Starts Friday
Local musician and songwriter Noah Richmond will play the city’s upcoming Weekend Starts in the Ramble series show on Friday evening. Richmond will perform as part of the weekly series, set for 5-7 p.m. along the trail in the Lower Ramble area. In addition to the music, local artist...
29-year-old walk-on running with Arkansas' first time in fall practice
Monte Harrison is a 29-year-old former Major League Baseball player that joins the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2024 as a walk-on wide receiver. Harrison was a four-star recruit in 2014 out of Lee Summit’s West High School that had signed with the Nebraska Cornhuskers out of high school to play football. 247 Sports’ Michael Bruntz covered Harrison’s recruitment and said he was the “best pure athlete I’ve ever seen.”
Little Rock's Conversation Circle aims to engage in hard hitting topics on August 16
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A group started by founders Drekkia Writes and Tim Campbell will be hosting an event centered around community and conversations this Friday on August 16. For every event, a new topic is addressed, and this upcoming event theme will be Women, Wealth, and Wisdom. Women...
World Champion Squirrel Cook Off coming to Arkansas this September
ROGERS (KATV) — The World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off is coming to Springdale next month. The family-friendly extravaganza is returning after a three-year hiatus caused by COVID-19. Festivities will kick off at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center at 9 a.m....
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Extreme and Dangerous Heat Today & Tomorrow
Extreme heat today with little to no chance of rain. The temperature may actually reach 100°, but the heat index will climb to 110° or higher in Central, East Arkansas, and up the AR River Valley to Fort Smith. Stay hydrated, cool, and protected from the sun today. Stay inside as much as possible.
Enter for a chance to win tickets for up to seven upcoming Walmart AMP shows
Oh, man. Would you look at the clock? It’s time for another giveaway for our Flyer supporters and email subscribers. This time, we’re giving away pairs of lawn pass tickets to all seven of the shows coming up in September at the Walmart AMP. The lawn tickets will also come with passes to the VIP lounge which includes food, shorter bathroom lines, and other perks.
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