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Glazier Publishes Book on Little Rock Congregations Research
Dr. Rebecca Glazier, a professor of public affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has released an engaging new book culminating a dozen years of research on the intersection of religion, politics, and community engagement in Little Rock. Glazier’s book, “Faith and Community: How Engagement Strengthens Members, Places...
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...
USACE to begin Millwood Lake drawdown
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on July 15, 2024, to improve shoreline vegetation and promote sediment compaction. The drawdown will expose an extensive area of shoreline for re-vegetation to allow the planting...
UCA Professor revisits past political assassination efforts
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The attempt to take the life of political officials, lawmakers, and others has occurred throughout the nation's history. On the Little Rock Arc, David Welky spoke about how the events have affected society and its response.
988 mental health hotline marks its second anniversary, aiding millions
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — America's newest lifeline, 988, turns two years old this month. 988 is a national, mental health crisis helpline that can be called by anyone for those seeking support when they need it most. The hotline is available to all via phone, text, or chat, and...
Former Bentonville fire captain pleads guilty to assaulting Asian man
A former fire captain with the Bentonville Fire Department has pleaded guilty to assaulting an Asian man outside of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs in 2021.
Terracon Acquires Little Rock-based Harbor Environmental, Adds 38 Employees
Olathe-based Terracon announced its acquisition of Arkansas-based Harbor Environmental, Inc., to continue expanding its services to the Southeastern region. Effective immediately, Harbor’s 38 employees will join Terracon and the firm will continue to be headquartered locally as Harbor Environmental, A Terracon Company, according to a release Monday. Terracon assured the transition will be seamless for clients and will continue to work with the same Harbor teams.
Little Rock Rangers' Tomasz Wroblewski wins 2024 Golden Glove
Tampa, Fla. – United Soccer League announced on Monday that Little Rock Rangers keeper Tomasz Wroblewski has won the 2024 League Two Golden Glove, awarded to the player with the lowest Goals Against Average in the league. Wroblewski only had to pick the ball out of his net twice...
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...
Arkansas Football Projected Fall Camp Schedule
Arkansas is expected to kick off fall camp in just over two weeks. Due to the the season kicking off against UAPB on Thursday, Aug. 29 in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, the Razorbacks should be able to being practice two days earlier than if the season started the following Saturday. The Hogs should be able to begin fall camp as early as Wednesday, July 31 (not official).
Hope police issue warrant for 19-year-old after shooting incident
HOPE (KATV) — Hope Police Officers responded to a call at the 400 block of South Elm reporting a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Upon arrival, the officers discovered the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was taken to a hospital for...
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