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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.
Arkansas rice is nice cooking contest winners announced
Jase Sheppard, 11, and Caitlin Cooper, 16, won in their respective categories in the 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Rice is Nice Cooking Contest on July 18 at the state fairgrounds in Little Rock. Sheppard’s Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole won the “Main Dish” category, while Cooper’s Cheesy Arancini took the top...
Another judge issues a preliminary injunction against Title IX rule
(The Center Square) — A federal judge in Missouri issued another preliminary injunction on Wednesday halting enforcement of the Biden administration's Title IX rule. The rule issued by the Department of Education changed the word "sex" to "gender identity" and banned single-sex bathrooms and locker rooms. A minor from Arkansas and the states of Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota asked the court for an injunction in a...
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