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Man and woman shot to death in El Dorado
El Dorado Police are investigating an apparently deliberate ramming of a motorcycle and a shooting that left two people dead about 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Jaylen Robinson, 27, and Kinley Hansen, 21, were on a motorcycle on East Hillsboro, east of the railroad overpass, when it was struck by a passing vehicle. They were shot after the motorcycle crashed – Robinson was hit by several shots and Hansen was struck once.
Enter for a chance to win tickets for up to seven upcoming Walmart AMP shows
The Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas, is gearing up for another thrilling season of concerts and events. With a range of performances lined up, here are some essential details to ensure you make the most of your experience. Plan Ahead: Ticketing and Interpretation Services. When purchasing tickets, make sure to...
Newark native named Volunteer of the Year by Alzheimer’s Arkansas
Alzheimer’s Arkansas has named Jane T. Svetz as Volunteer of the Year. Svetz (pictured), who grew up near Newark, created H2GoRuns, a series of events benefiting the organization. Svetz works as a trust officer and vice president at First Arkansas Bank & Trust in Little Rock. She is married...
Anton Juncaj surging for Arkansas defense since returning from injury
"I stand behind offense. I feel him. When he's in there, I know he's in there. So, he's another hard-working kid, comes from an I-AA program, appreciative of what we have here at Arkansas, and I'm just really proud of him. He's a tough kid." -Arkansas coach Sam Pittman on four-star transfer defensive end Anton Juncaj.
GM Signs Landmark Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants
As part of an ongoing push around renewable energy, we’re announcing a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three GM assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project in Newport, Arkansas, will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan, and the Wentzville Assembly site in Missouri by adding renewable energy directly to the grid we source from. The Newport project has a capacity of 180 megawatts. NorthStar Clean Energy is a unit of CMS Energy.
Little Rock Weekend Guide: Aug. 15-18
We’re in the dog days of summer, but this weekend’s bringing the fun with markets, music and a whole lot of movie magic. Let’s get into it. River Market Live at the River Market Pavilions // Get into the groove, downtown. This free concert series is back to pump up the River Market crowds. Up next are the “Fellas on the River” featuring Haywood King, Brae Leni, Deshawn Harris and Keith Savage, not to mention food and drinks for sale. Showtime is 7 p.m. Learn more here.
Final beam for Ricebird Arena to be set today; community beam signing held Wednesday
The final beam for the new Ricebird Arena is set to be placed today at 5 p.m. A setting ceremony will take place in the Stuttgart Junior High School parking lot, and the district invites community members to attend. The final beam was made available for signing on Wednesday, Aug....
Behind the scenes at the Storm Prediction Center
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - At the center of the National Weather Center, on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, sits the Storm Protection Center. This is the dream job for many meteorologists who work at National Weather Service offices. The forecasts issued by the SPC are used and viewed...
Daily Newscast for Thursday, August 15, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Thursday, August 15, 2024. - An attorney for Public Service Commission Chairman Doyle Webb confirms the chairman is under investigation by the Arkansas Ethics Commission. - The Joint Public Health Committee heard the results of...
Supporters of abortion ballot question gains new allies
(The Center Square) - A group fighting to get an abortion question on the November ballot gained some allies as the battle continues in the Arkansas Supreme Court. Last month, a court ordered Secretary of State John Thurston to conduct an initial count of signatures collected by volunteer canvassers for Arkansans for Limited Government. The group had 87,675, according to previous reports. With 14,143 additional signatures collected by paid canvassers, the group had a total of 102,730 signatures. That doesn’t include 912 other signatures that...
Thunderbirds seeking community support for football program expenses
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cross County Thunderbirds football team is hoping to raise $15,000 to pay for equipment, travel and other expenses for the program. Cross County coach Van Paschal said the money is needed to help build the team into a championship football program. There are currently 69 football players at Cross County.
Two US primes form teaming agreement in solid rocket motors
A strategic teaming agreement was signed between Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, two leading US defence industrial primes, according to a statement made on 13 August 2024. The new agreement for the production of solid rocket motors is intended to bring security and resiliency to a...
29-year-old walk-on running with Arkansas' first time in fall practice
Monte Harrison is a 29-year-old former Major League Baseball player that joins the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2024 as a walk-on wide receiver. Harrison was a four-star recruit in 2014 out of Lee Summit’s West High School that had signed with the Nebraska Cornhuskers out of high school to play football. 247 Sports’ Michael Bruntz covered Harrison’s recruitment and said he was the “best pure athlete I’ve ever seen.”
Little Rock's Conversation Circle aims to engage in hard hitting topics on August 16
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A group started by founders Drekkia Writes and Tim Campbell will be hosting an event centered around community and conversations this Friday on August 16. For every event, a new topic is addressed, and this upcoming event theme will be Women, Wealth, and Wisdom. Women...
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