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Tenants at Fayetteville senior apartment complex say rent increase forcing them out
On Thursday night, residents of Wedington Place Senior Apartments complex packed around fold-out tables in the center's community room to discuss the news of steep rent hikes. Rosa Floyd, whose 78-year-old mother and 84-year-old father both live at Wedington, helped organize this listening session for the tenants. "Well, I mean...
Former Rogers City Council candidate ordered to pay $71K after taking money from church’s cemetery fund
A former Rogers City Council candidate was ordered to pay more than $70,000 in restitution for money he took from a church's cemetery fund.
Arkansas Sees Cooler Nights After Recent Rainfall Across Western Regions
Little Rock, AR – Dry and cooler weather has returned to Arkansas following the passage of a frontal system, bringing relief after days of rainfall. The National Weather Service in Little Rock reports that the western portion of the state received significant rainfall over the past 72 hours, with amounts exceeding 2.50 inches in many areas. Locations such as Birdtown and Long Pool saw the highest totals, with 4.56 inches and 4.34 inches of rain, respectively.
Little Rock ARC anchors to throw first pitch at Travelers' game
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — On Little Rock ARC, Isley and Kaelin were joined by Arkansas Travelers' Director of Community Relations Lance Restum to announce that Little Rock ARC will be at the Travelers' game against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Saturday, August 24, at 6 p.m. at Dickey Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
Panel OKs $7 million for Arkansas school districts to lock up students’ phones during class time
Public school districts across Arkansas are expected to be able to lock up students’ cell phones during school hours, with the state Department of Education distributing $7 million to pay for pouches or lockers. The Arkansas Legislative Council will take up the restricted reserve fund request Friday after the Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review subcommittee […]
Research by Arkansas Scientists Focuses on Medical Potential for Scorpion Venom
Scientists at Arkansas Tech University and University of Arkansas have produced a high-quality genome assembly for a scorpion. The genome could lead to the development of new medically relevant pain treatments. Tsunemi Yamashita, biology professor at Arkansas Tech University, worked with students and University of Arkansas researchers Douglas Rhoads, Jeff...
Felon with prior murder charges found in possession of drugs and firearm
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 20, 2024 – Agents with the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force executed a search warrant over the weekend at a home on Pinefield Cove. There was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the residence and officials had reason to believe...
GM Buys Enough Solar to Power Assembly Plants in Michigan, Missouri
Last Thursday, GM announced a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy subsidiary, to power three of the automaker's assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project in Newport, Arkansas, will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in...
City of Fort Smith offers to pick up storm debris until Sept. 3
FORT SMITH, Ark. — After severe weather struck Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley last weekend, the City of Fort Smith is offering a special service to pick up storm debris. Residents who would like to request this service must call either of the following numbers:. Small debris: 479-784-2350...
Property tax payment deadline draws near
With property tax payments due in little over a month, Columbia County has collected a total of $4,953,039.95 as of August 14, according to Tax Collector Rachel Waller. Waller said this is 27 percent of the original charge for tax year 2023, which was $18,743,165.05. Tax books opened March 1,...
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission launches new volunteer program for high school students
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In 2023, Governor Sanders passed the LEARNS Act, which requires students to complete 75 hours of community service in order to graduate. While many schools have worked to create volunteer opportunities for students, a newly established program aims to help out. The Arkansas Game &...
Daily Newscast for Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. - The Johnson County Sheriff's Office says its chief deputy is no longer employed amid an investigation into inappropriate messages sent to a minor. - The Little Rock School District took...
Meeting held to discuss plans for new facilities coming to Arkansas Schools for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Deaf
A meeting was held Tuesday night to discuss plans for much-needed changes coming to the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the School for the Deaf.
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