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Museum of the American Revolution staff member talks to ARC about how America got started
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock ARC took a trip right to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Over Zoom that is. KATV's Kaelin Clay spoke with Meg Bowersox, the Manager of Gallery Interpretation at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, about how our country got its start.
Deadline extended for Arkansans to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for those impacted by May storms
FEMA has extended the deadline for disaster assistance for Arkansans affected by the Memorial Day storms that moved through the northern parts of the state.
Mosquito season is here — more than a third of states have detected West Nile virus
Nine cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed so far this year, as disease experts say the virus appears to be circulating more than usual for this time of summer. As of June 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed human cases in at least seven states: Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi and Tennessee. At least 18 states have detected the virus this year in humans, mosquitoes, birds or other animals.
Remains of Arkansas-born sailor lost at Pearl Harbor identified, set to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery
The remains of a sailor born in Arkansas and killed in the early hours of the Pearl Harbor attack that pulled the US into World War II have been identified and will receive a formal military internment.
Bismarck man convicted for starving cattle
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A Bismarck man has been convicted of two counts of criminal mischief in the first degree following an investigation by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Law Enforcement Section. The convictions took place in Hot Spring and Howard counties. On June 28, 2024, James Barrett...
Northwest Arkansas residents get helping hand from Samaritan's Purse with storm cleanup
ROGERS, Ark. — Like many residents across Benton and Madison County, Jesse Gulledge and his wife are still picking up the pieces after tornado damage. He says in his 36 years of living in Arkansas, he’s never seen a storm like this one. "It was the scariest thing...
Lake Rayburn firefighters knock down a brush fire
The Lake Rayburn Fire Department was sent to Oriole Drive shortly before 1:00 Friday afternoon when it was reported that a brush fire had broken out and was threatening nearby homes. Firefighters arrived a short time later and quickly gained control of the blaze with no structures damaged. It’s unknown...
1 worker dies after explosion at defense weapons plant
CAMDEN, Ark. (AP) — One person has died after an explosion at a defense weapons plant in Arkansas, the facility’s operators confirmed Thursday. The explosion happened Wednesday at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ plant in Camden, about 86 miles (138 kilometers) south of Little Rock, a company spokesperson said. The person who died was initially reported as missing.
Arkansas’ largest free fireworks show TONIGHT
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 4, 2024 – Freedom Fest blasts off tonight at Southside Softball Complex!. Gates open at 7pm, the show starts at 9:30pm. Admission is free. Both entrances to Southside will be open, as well as the Miracle League parking lot. Fireworks will...
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