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City to hold neighborhood cleanup
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro will be holding a neighborhood cleanup. According to a social media post, the cleanup will be on Saturday, July 13, and will go from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cleanup will be at 701 East Highland Drive and city staff will...
Popular Little Rock restaurant to reopen later this year with new owners
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Little Rock restaurant known for its delicious food and rich history is set to reopen after temporarily shutting its doors for the past year. One of the restaurant's new co-owners is Christopher Jones, who said the team is excited to bring back the staple while adding their own culinary twist to the "historical and traditional" menu.
Father mourns the loss of his son shot during 4th of July celebration
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - A West Memphis father is in shock after his only child, who is a father himself, was shot and killed while celebrating the Fourth of July with his neighbors. Marvice Pigram said the pain of losing his son is almost unbearable. Pigram said he never...
Storms rain out 4th of July plans, but Benton County is ready to bounce back
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The City of Bentonville is prepared to retry plans for an exciting evening at Orchards Park after storms interrupted the Independence Day celebration. Communities across Northwest Arkansas were ready for fireworks in the sky on July 4, 2024, but many like Jon Cook and his family came to learn Thursday night that they were in for a different kind of light show.
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas celebrates 35 years with a special event
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas has announced its 35th anniversary celebration, slated to take place July 11 in Little Rock. The organization has put forth a strong effort in aiding a group of families this year, in housing. 12 families have purchased safe, quality...
Building Permits: OBU files for $1M in construction
The City of Arkadelphia issued 27 building permits with an estimated construction value of $1.38 million for the months of May and June 2024. May saw 12 permits with a total value of $177,526, while 15 permits were filed in June with a total value of $1.2 million. The year-to-date...
Texarkana Airport installs Pluie changing tables in restrooms
RKANA, Ark. - The new airport terminal in Texarkana includes a number of modernized features including one product that recently appeared on the popular ABC show, "Shark Tank." Airport officials believe the new baby product will give traveling families peace of mind. The Pluie was featured on "Shark Tank" Season...
Surgeon at St. Bernards makes history using new robotic system
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - St. Bernards Healthcare is excited to announce the successful completion of its first surgery using its new surgical system. Dr. Willie Harper performed the first gastric bypass surgery using the new system, which specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures for various types of surgeries. St. Bernards...
eStem Public Charter Schools to Launch Freshman Academy
EStem Public Charter Schools recently received approval from the State Board of Education to establish the eStem High School Freshman Academy, which will relocate ninth grade from the eStem Junior High to the high school program. Following this approval, Dr. Tiffany Gibson has been appointed executive administrator for the Freshman Academy, set to be housed at the former East Village Junior High campus.
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System to host festival for veterans July 24
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — For service members looking for a range of offerings from various community, health and wellness groups, the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is the place for you. The Summer Vet Fest takes place July 24 at the Arkansas Military and First Responders Academy, starting at...
Black Rodeo returns to Pine Bluff
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Hold your horses, the Black Rodeo is coming back to Pine Bluff this Saturday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center and is expecting big crowds for the second black rodeo in a row. At the event, there will be buck-offs, bull-riding, steer wrestling, calf roping,...
Razorbacks’ defensive lineman Jackson lands first preseason All-American honor
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson has earned his first preseason All-America nod, garnering second-team recognition from the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Jackson proved to be one of the nation’s most dominant pass rushers last season, tallying 44 total tackles, including 13.5 tackles for loss, with 6.5...
Opposing Groups Spar as Signatures Submitted to Exclude Pope County from Casinos
The great casino saga of Pope County rolls on. The group, Local Voters in Charge, on Friday submitted signatures to the state attorney general’s office to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot repealing the casino license recently awarded to the Cherokee Nation for a planned casino in Russellville.
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...
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