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New nonprofit to bring help to communities in Arkansas when severe weather strikes
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Born and raised in Arkansas, Arkansas Storm Tracker Zachary Hall has seen it all when it comes to weather. Tracking storms in his home state is his passion. "I have always been a huge weather nerd. I have a huge passion for weather," Hall said....
Taber to invest in Arkansas extrusions plant
The office of Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a $60 million capital expenditure investment to be made by Taber Extrusions at its plant in Russellville, Arkansas. On its website, Taber says technology in its cast house in Gulfport, Mississippi, allows it to use 75 percent commercial and extrusion...
Ukrainian woman speaks at Conway Rotary Club on club’s efforts to support Ukraine
CONWAY, Ark. – Ukrainian Kateryna Pitchford spoke at the Rotary Club of Conway on Thursday, discussing the club’s efforts to support Ukraine. As the war between Ukraine and Russia has raged on for more than two years, Pitchford finds ways to help out in the war through the Rotary Club she first joined in 2007, three years after moving to the United States.
Jaylin Williams hosts first Jaylin Williams Youth Basketball Camp in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, A.R. (KNWA/KFTA) – Former Arkansas Razorback and current Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Jaylin Williams hosted his first ever Jaylin Williams youth basketball camp Friday morning in Fort Smith. Williams, who is graduate of Northside High School, spend the morning session with kids who ranged from six...
Black Chamber launched in Pine Bluff
A wave of optimism and ambition swept through the city's Black business community as the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce (PBBCC) officially launched last Friday, marking a transformative moment in the pursuit of economic equity and prosperity. The Networking Mixer event, held at the ARTSpace on Main, was a...
City of Maumelle Hosts New Playground Dedication
Maumelle Celebrates Dedication of All-Inclusive Playground. The city of Maumelle recently marked a significant milestone with the official dedication of its new all-inclusive playground. This special space is designed to bring children of all abilities together, providing a safe and engaging environment that caters to a wide range of physical and sensory needs.
ARDOT announces weekly lane closures for Interstate 30 in Little Rock, North Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced closures on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Little Rock and North Little Rock during the week of July 29. Daytime closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while overnight lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. until...
Weekend Flyer: Willi Carlisle, Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash, Dickson Street Mile, and more
If there are any party pants in your dresser drawers, it’s time to get them out and throw them in the dryer for a few minutes. It’s the weekend, buddies. If you’re lucky enough to start your weekend on Thursday this week, and you enjoy free music, you might want to head on down to Gulley Park for the final concert of the season. Local favs Arkansauce are playing the gazebo stage this week. Everyone and their dog will be down there.
Friday, July 26: 90s will have to wait until a storm clears the area
We did it again, we didn’t hit 90°. It’s been 12 days since we hit 90°, quite a feat in late July. A pocket of unsettled weather moving north across the region this weekend will keep that streak going. Saturday will be rather cloudy and there will be pockets of slow-moving showers and thunderstorms, especially […]
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for Class of 2025
Give strong business leaders the recognition they deserve. There’s still time to nominate accomplished Arkansans – by birth or by choice – who have made meaningful contributions to their industry, community and state for induction into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. Nominations for the 2025 class will be accepted until Thursday, Aug. 15.
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