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Bismarck man convicted for starving cattle
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A Bismarck man has been convicted of two counts of criminal mischief in the first degree following an investigation by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Law Enforcement Section. The convictions took place in Hot Spring and Howard counties. On June 28, 2024, James Barrett...
'The crops don't know about the holidays' | Fayetteville farmers continue selling produce during July 4th
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Fayetteville Farmer's Market continued its regular Thursday market on Independence Day. While everyone was off and gathering for the celebration, farmers at the Fayetteville market continued to harvest their crops into the Fourth of July. According to the National Retail Federation, more consumers plan to spend Independence Day at a cookout than at a fireworks celebration. They projected consumers would spend $9.4 billion on food items for the holiday.
Lake Rayburn firefighters knock down a brush fire
The Lake Rayburn Fire Department was sent to Oriole Drive shortly before 1:00 Friday afternoon when it was reported that a brush fire had broken out and was threatening nearby homes. Firefighters arrived a short time later and quickly gained control of the blaze with no structures damaged. It’s unknown...
1 worker dies after explosion at defense weapons plant
CAMDEN, Ark. (AP) — One person has died after an explosion at a defense weapons plant in Arkansas, the facility’s operators confirmed Thursday. The explosion happened Wednesday at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ plant in Camden, about 86 miles (138 kilometers) south of Little Rock, a company spokesperson said. The person who died was initially reported as missing.
Museum of the American Revolution staff member talks to ARC about how America got started
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock ARC took a trip right to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Over Zoom that is. KATV's Kaelin Clay spoke with Meg Bowersox, the Manager of Gallery Interpretation at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, about how our country got its start.
WFA Announces Fourth Cohort of Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship
In collaboration with several Arkansas companies, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) has announced the fourth annual Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program cohort. This 12-week internship, named after WFA’s first Black president, Honorable Tjuana Byrd Manning, is for Arkansas women of color pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM), finance and related fields. The program aims to enhance access and representation in these fields by removing barriers such as cost, social capital and geographic location.
Investigation underway after body found in car in Fort Smith parking lot
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith police say that an investigation is underway after a body was found inside a car in a parking lot. A release from the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) says that police responded to a parking lot at 2425 Zero Street for a death investigation.
Two arrested in connection with Friday morning gas station robbery in Fort Smith
The Fort Smith Police Department says two people have been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred at a gas station in Fort Smith on Friday morning, according to a news release.
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