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Spend the Fourth comforting shelter pets at the Maumelle Animal Shelter
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Maumelle Animal Services will be hosting a Comfort a Shelter Pet event on the Fourth of July for the third year in a row. The shelter, located at 425 Cogdell Drive, will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for people to spend time comforting animals that may be scared of fireworks.
Southern Bancorp Appoints Randle to Key Role in Sr. Management
Southern Bancorp revealed last month that Joycelin Randle has been chosen as its senior manager of investor relations and stakeholder engagement. This position is key in supporting the organization’s impact and growth potential. Randle brings over two decades of experience in fundraising and relationship management to her new role,...
North Little Rock neighborhood works to find plan to fix deteriorating amenities
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Indian Hills neighborhood in North Little Rock has long been known for its community club— featuring lakes, creeks, a pool, tennis courts, and more. Recently, many of these areas have fallen into disrepair and the community club could lose them if nothing...
Pulaski Co. Sheriff's Office receives over $369K in opioid settlement
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office was awarded $369,823.97 on Wednesday as part of an opioid settlement from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (AROP). Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins said the funding marks a significant step forward in the county's efforts to combat opioid misuse and...
Little Rock resident hits jackpot with second lottery ticket
Little Rock, Arkansas – A Pulaski County resident, A. Nelson from Little Rock, recently claimed a significant lottery jackpot. Nelson won $41,542 with a mere $5 investment in the AR Progressive Jackpot Fast Play game. The winning ticket was purchased at Nikki Food Mart, located at 10401 Arch St....
Pulaski County Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Guns, and Kidnapping Suspect
A multi-jurisdictional investigation has unearthed evidence regarding the reported kidnapping, aggravated assault, and torture of a Searcy resident in Pulaski County. On Wednesday, during a traffic stop on Highway 67/167, authorities intercepted 33-year-old Renford Williams from Jacksonville, who had an active trafficking warrant from the Cabot Police Department. Additionally, Williams was identified as a person of interest in the aforementioned kidnapping case. During this stop, officials found around one pound of methamphetamine and approximately 1000 fentanyl-laced pills.
Community Foundation Sets Up Fordyce Fund
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has established the Fordyce Survivors Fund in response to the devastating mass shooting event on June 21 in Fordyce. All 100 percent of the donations to the fund will provide financial support for survivors of the shooting.“Like so many, we are shocked and saddened by this terrible tragedy. A shooting isn’t something you want to plan for,” said Heather Larkin, president and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation. “But we have gained experience in helping rebuild communities following other disasters over the years, and we work with partners that have vast experience in mass shootings. The death of four Arkansans and the recovery needs of the survivors gives us an unfortunate reason to put some of the lessons we’ve learned to use.”More information can be found by visiting www.arcf.org/fordyce.“We are heartbroken at this senseless violence, right here at home,” said District 2 State Sen. Matt Stone. “None of us ever imagined we would have to respond in the aftermath of a shooting in a peaceful town like Fordyce. But we’re determined to rally around this community to help it recover and heal. Working with the Community Foundation is an important step in that recovery.” Donations may be made to victims and survivors at arcf.org/fordycefund or by mail to: Arkansas Community Foundation,Attn: Fordyce Survivors Fund, 5 Allied Drive, Suite 51110, Little Rock, AR 72202Contributions to the Fordyce Survivors Fund will be distributed with guidance from the Community Foundation and a community-led steering committee of Fordyce residents and local leadership.The Community Foundation will be partnering with Victim’s First, a volunteer-led nonprofit helping with immediate needs, along with the Mass Violence Survivor’s Fund led by Jeff Dion, both national entities with experience serving communities following more than 50 mass shootings nationwide. The Community Foundation and these two organizations will ensure that the funds…
Cody Livingston joins Arkansas State baseball staff for 2025 season
Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced Wednesday the addition of veteran coach Cody Livingston to the Red Wolves’ staff. Livingston spent three years working with pitchers at Nicholls, playing a significant role during their conference championship runs in 2023 and 2024. Under his leadership, the Colonels’ pitching staff ranked inside the top-100 nationally in most statistical categories last season.
03 Jul 2024 Pitcher Will McEntire presents $12,250 donation to CARTI
LITTLE ROCK — Will McEntire ended an incredible run as a college baseball pitcher with a $12,250 donation to CARTI on July 1. For his final season, the Bryant native pledged $5 per strikeout to the nonprofit’s Patient Assistance Program, which provides comprehensive support services to reduce potential barriers to treatment.
03 Jul 2024 Fox sets UALR record en route to silver medal at Canada’s Olympic Trials
MONTREAL, Quebec — Little Rock junior Matthew Fox wrapped up a banner competition year with a silver medal finish at the Bell Track & Field Olympic Trials in Canada last weekend. Although he was unable to meet the qualifying standard for the 2024 Summer Games, Fox managed to break a school record on a grand stage while representing his school and country.
Face of the ‘Saddest’ Shelter Dog Too Scared To Come out of Kennel
A recent TikTok video highlighting the "saddest" dog at an Arkansas-based animal shelter sheds a small light on how these animals feel while waiting for their forever homes. Shelter volunteer Susan visits the Little Rock Animal Village in Arkansas every Saturday. She works on getting updates and creating content for the rest of the week, hoping to connect an animal with an adopter. This past week is when she met Bumblebee Tuna for the first time.
Little Rock’s Heide Harrell in line to lead national PR association
PRSA, the nation’s top professional organization serving the communications community, announced Tuesday (July 2) the nominees for the 2025 board of directors who will be presented for election at the Leadership Assembly in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 14. Arkansas PR veteran Heide Harrell has been chosen as chair-elect.
Giving Guide: Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation
The Arkansas School for the Deaf (ASD) Foundation believes that there are no limits to what deaf and hard-of-hearing students can achieve. The organization envisions a community where all students can be successful and independent. The ASD Foundation directs resources towards promoting and celebrating the educational successes of ASD students,...
Former Central High basketball coach Brian Ross joins Colliers
Brian Ross, former Little Rock Central High School head basketball coach, joined Colliers | Arkansas in June as investor relations analyst. An Ozark native, Ross moved to Little Rock as a teenager and coached high school basketball for the past 18 years, first as an assistant coach at Rogers and Bentonville High Schools, then as head coach at Baptist Preparatory School.
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