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Arkansas' first Smalls Sliders coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The first Smalls Sliders in Arkansas is coming to Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development announced Tuesday that the new restaurant will be located at 2807 Red Wolf Blvd. “It was a lot of fun getting to work with the Smalls’ group on their...
Pactiv Evergreen to sell Pine Bluff Paper Mill and Waynesville Extrusion Facility to Suzano
Pactiv Evergreen has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Pine Bluff, Arkansas, paper mill and Waynesville, North Carolina, extrusion facility, to global paper and pulp producer Suzano for $110 million in cash. Suzano has agreed to offer employment to current employees at Pine Bluff and Waynesville. Pine Bluff produces...
Taekwondo Black Belt instructor to lead women’s self-defense class at The ARTSpace on Main in Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, Arkansas – The ARTSpace on Main in Pine Bluff is hosting a women’s self-defense class led by Taekwondo Black Belt instructor Florence “FloEssence” Love. The class is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 623 S. Main St. This engaging...
Sherwood man shines in the world of opera, shares advice for Arkansas aspiring artists
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A man from Sherwood is making a name for himself in the world of opera. Darren Lekeith Drone has performed all over the world, but he is an Arkansan through and through. Channel 7's Cassandra Webb spoke with Drone about his inspiration and the importance...
Police respond to late-night shooting at Helena-West Helena gas station
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Late Monday night a shooting occurred at the Exxon gas station in Helena-West Helena. The Helena-West Helena Police Department confirmed they were at the scene a little before 9 p.m. Witnesses tell KATV there were multiple shooters. The police department has not said how many...
Accused rapist claims he was “over-excited and did not stop”
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Investigators said a Batesville man accused of raping a child told them he got “over-excited.”. Independence County District Court Judge Chaney Taylor found probable cause Thursday, July 11, to charge 40-year-old Christopher Robert Meyer with one count of rape, a Class Y felony. According to...
Fans of vintage tech, classic games gather in Little Rock for Arkansas Retro Expo
Fans of Vintage Tech and Classic Games Unite in Little Rock. The Arkansas Retro Expo brought together enthusiasts and vendors of vintage technology and classic games for the second time in its short history. The event took place on Saturday, offering a platform for like-minded individuals to share their passion for retro gaming and technology.
Extras excited to see their community on the big screen after filming in Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Ark. — Main Street in Van Buren was briefly closed for the film production of "Broken Trail." "Our merchants are so excited about the filming of this movie," the Old Town Merchants Association said on their Facebook. "Broken Trail" — directed and written by Johnny Remo and...
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