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Off-duty Little Rock airmen called heroes after responding to near-deadly motorcycle crash
Two off-duty airmen serving at the Little Rock Air Force Base said they reacted on impulse when they were the first to respond to a near-deadly motorcycle crash last month.
Watson Chapel High School cleared out over threat
A call of an unsubstantiated threat to Watson Chapel High School led to the campus being vacated Wednesday afternoon. The Watson Chapel School District said in an alert that the high school received a phone call from a female implying a threat of harm at 12:25 p.m. The district stated the building was vacated, and local law enforcement were notified and arrived about 12:30 p.m.
ASP Trooper crashes in overnight chase in Little Rock, suspect apprehended
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Update:. A representative of the Arkansas State Police confirmed that the trooper attempted to make a tactical vehicle intervention (TVI, commonly known as a PIT maneuver). The suspect brake-checked the trooper before fleeing on foot. The suspect was identified as 50-year-old Antoine Sweezer of Little...
Clock is ticking for Shreveport's Regions Tower. Here’s when the lights could go out.
"It's been the talk of the building," one receptionist at a Regions Tower business said Wednesday. "How are we going to walk up 22 floors to get to our office?" What happens next is a very real concern. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, four SWEPCO employees walked from their offices at...
Reasons for optimism behind 8-4 prediction
FAYETTEVILLE — Predicting Arkansas would go 8-4 in 2024 caused a lot reactions around the state going against the standard 3-9 or 4-8 national predictions. First off, no one knows what Arkansas’ record will be this season. But here’s some reasons behind my prediction beyond the standard he has been drinking the Kool-Aid. If it had been Coke, Red Bull or Gatorade I would be guilty of drinking it, but haven’t had any Kool-Aid.
Pulaski County judge grants default judgment against Big Country Chateau's former owners
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A Pulaski County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday issued a default judgment against the former owners of the Big Country Chateau apartments in Little Rock. A default judgment is issued in favor of one party when another party fails to take action. Most often, default...
Tech Police stop DWI suspect wanted in Arkansas
A man stopped by Louisiana Tech Police last week for DWI was also found to be wanted in Arkansas. Monrego M. Watson, 53, of El Dorado, was stopped by a Louisiana Tech officer about 5 p.m. Aug. 17. The officer observed Watson appeared intoxicated and took him to the Tech police station for further investigation.
Lawyers ask appeals court to uphold ruling in Arkansas critical race theory case
Attorneys are asking a judge to make permanent an injunction over parts of the Arkansas LEARNS Act. In May, U.S. District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky granted a narrow injunction on one part of the law. Section 16 bans teaching “indoctrination,” “critical race theory,” or any material that the law says may “encourage” discrimination.
Academy of Family Physicians Foundation To Host Event Friday for Medical Scholarships
Enderlin is a past performer at the 2022 Rison in the Fall Festival. BENTON, AR — The Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is proud to announce a special fundraising event aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of recruiting and retaining family physicians in Arkansas. In response to the growing need for dedicated family physicians in our state, the Foundation is launching an endowed scholarship fund to support family medicine residents who commit to serving our local communities.The Foundation is proud to bring the “Play It Forward” concert event will take place on Friday, August 23a, at 7 p.m. in the Robinson Center’s Still Ballroom. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the endowed scholarship fund, which is designed to encourage family medicine residents to remain in Arkansas, ensuring that our communities continue to receive high-quality healthcare.The evening will feature performances by the talented musical duo Cliff and Susan, as well as country music singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin. Guests will enjoy an evening of entertainment while contributing to a cause that directly impacts the health and well-being of Arkansans.Tickets are $25 plus tax and available online at arkansasafp.org“Supporting family medicine residents through this scholarship is crucial for maintaining the strong foundation of healthcare in our state,” said Sam Taggart, MD, board member of the Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. “By investing in the future of our healthcare professionals, we are investing in the future of Arkansas.”The Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is dedicated to advancing the practice of family medicine in Arkansas. Through scholarships, advocacy, and support for medical education, the Foundation works to ensure that the state’s residents have access to high-quality, compassionate healthcare.
Union County Sheriff’s Department warns residents of phone scam
UNION COUNTY, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the Union County Sheriff’s Department, reports of scammers calling victims and representing themselves as local law enforcements are rising. The scammers say that the intended victim has a warrant, old fines, missed jury duty, etc., and try to get the victim to pay the “fine” over the phone. […]
Arkansas football: Game-by-game predictions for 2024 college football season
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas football season kicks off in one week with an in-state matchup against at Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium. The Razorbacks are about to embark on a critical season. Sam Pittman, entering his fifth year as head coach, is firmly on the hot seat. Arkansas is coming off a...
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