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Emails and details released from JPD saturation detail
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 26, 2024 – Last weekend, JPD organized and implemented a “Saturation Detail” in Jonesboro. The agency called for outside help from the Arkansas State Police to aid in the event focused on saturating the area with law enforcement throughout the day and night on Friday, July 19.
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....
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...
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...
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.
Pulaski Academy football teams celebrate end of summer workouts with a twist
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — With the help of the Little Rock Fire Department, dozens of high school football players at Pulaski Academy got to take advantage of the nice weather and cool off with a slip and slide. It was to celebrate the end of summer workouts. The event...
Watershed hosts “Christmas in July” event
Families in Little Rock gathered at the former Park school building on July 26 to participate in the “Christmas in July” event hosted by Watershed. The event allowed families to receive bags of food to take home, providing much-needed support during challenging times. As part of this event,...
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.
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...
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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