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The Arkansas Newswrap: August 30, 2024
Tensions within the Republican Party of Arkansas boil over into a lawsuit. Employees at the Fayetteville Public Library are worried about low pay and a difficult work environment. And residents of the town of Rector prepare for an annual event steeped in history. Those stories and more are coming up...
Arkansas medical marijuana amendment supporters submit 39K more signatures
Supporters of changes to Arkansas’ medical marijuana industry submitted petitions with 38,933 additional signatures to Secretary of State John Thurston’s office Friday in hopes their proposed measure qualifies for the November ballot. The ballot question committee Arkansans for Patient Access submitted 108,512 signatures July 5. Thurston’s staff verified that 77,000 were from registered voters, totaling […]
Afternoon Newscast for Friday, August 30, 2025
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 30, 2024. - Federal court overturns so-called "wet signature" rule preventing online voter registrations after lawsuit from Get Loud Arkansas. - University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture opens Arkansas Rice Research and...
Arkansas metro areas see rise in employment
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Job numbers seem to be on the rise in many Arkansas metro areas. According to our content partner Talk Business and Politics, the areas with the most workforce are the northwest and central areas of the state, however, the Jonesboro metro area has seen an increase in employment as well.
Poland to train on new F-35 jets in Arkansas under US foreign military sales program
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — New F-35A Lightning II fighter jets fresh off the manufacturing line will soon be based in Arkansas—but they’re not for the U.S. Air Force; they’re being sold to key NATO ally Poland. The warplanes destined for Poland, 32 in all, are first...
Bryant emerges victorious in Salt Bowl, beats Benton 52-42
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — This year's Salt Bowl had no shortage of explosiveness and both teams showed why it is the biggest high school football game in Arkansas — year in, year out. The Benton Panthers gave the Bryant Hornets a run for their money as the Panthers...
Cirque Italia visits Pine Bluff this Labor Day weekend, discounted tickets available
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — For the first time since 2021, Cirque Italia Water Circus is back in Pine Bluff for Labor Day weekend. Marjorie Rosenthal, a spokesperson for Cirque Italia, spoke with Little Rock ARC and gave details on this fun event. They have shows all weekend leading up...
Lonoke Police Department jail set to reopen by end of this year
LONOKE, Ark. — The Lonoke Police Department has announced that they will soon be reopening the city jail after it had been closed for the past several years. The decision to reopen the jail came from the new Lonoke Police Chief Keith Graham, who explained how the department needed a facelift to look more professional and inviting.
Arkansas declines absurd penalties levied against opponents' uniform colors
The game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and Arkansas-Pine Bluff had not even kicked off yet before the Golden Lions were assessed a penalty.What for? Not wearing contrasting uniforms as the away team.According to NCAA rules, the away team must either wear white or jerseys of contrasting colors with the home team unless both teams agreed in writing prior to the game on which color each will wear.Apparently the latter didn't happen and Arkansas-Pine Bluff wore black uniforms against Arkansas' trademark cardinal red. As a result, the Golden Lions were assessed a 15-yard penalty at the start of each half —...
Swapping red meat for other proteins may lower dementia risk, study suggests
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A new study from the Alzheimer's Association shows that processed red meat raises the risk of dementia, but swapping it out for another form of protein may lower the risk. David Cook, Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs for the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas Chapter,...
Tech company announces expansion into Northeast Arkansas
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KAIT) - A tech company plans to make its way into northeast Arkansas, creating 200 new jobs for the community. Information Technology company Provalus announced on Facebook they are expanding into the Walnut Ridge area. “This new site will allow us to tap into the incredible talent...
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