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North Dakota judge made difference in Little Rock Nine case
In the midst of the Little Rock Nine case in 1957, Judge Ronald Davies emerged as a crucial figure, bringing a sense of justice to the forefront of the civil rights movement. His unwavering commitment to the rule of law played a pivotal role in ensuring the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.
City of Maumelle hosts new playground dedication
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Earlier today the City of Maumelle dedicated its all-inclusive playground. Today's celebration marked the completion of the second phase for the playground at Lake Valencia Play and Splash Park. It features state of the art equipment designed for a wide range of physical and sensory...
Walmart adds autoimmune-focused care to 25 more pharmacies
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart has announced the addition of 25 new autoimmune-focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOC) across five states. These 25 new locations follow the debut of six such facilities last October, and bring the total number of these SPOCs to 31 across nine states. As many...
Mercy to open 3 new primary care facilities inside Walmart Supercenters across Arkansas by the end of the summer
ROGERS, Ark. — Mercy announced it is opening three new primary care facilities inside Walmart Supercenters in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. The three locations are former Walmart Health centers that recently closed. The release said Mercy "will solely run the clinics," saying "Walmart will not be involved in the provision or oversight of care."
Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, U.S. Bank launch program to help families become homeowners
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new partnership is looking to ease the path to homeownership for low-to-moderate-income families in Arkansas. The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission said in a Thursday statement that it was working with U.S. Bank in introducing the Access Home Community Impact Initiative 2024. A kickoff event for the program is taking place at 1 p.m. on July 29 at United Real Estate, 1319 Broadway in Little Rock.
Republican Party of Arkansas Executive Committee repeals delegates’ approval of ‘closed primaries’ among other action items
Division in the state republican party played out Thursday as the party's rules committee repealed some actions taken at the state convention, including the creation of closed primaries.
Paris, Arkansas celebrates 2024 Olympics
PARIS, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) - While many are in Paris, France celebrating the 2024 Summer Olympics, people in Paris, Ark. are having their share of fun as well. For the full story, visit KARK-TV’s website. To report a typo or correction, please click here.
Multitude of drugs results in $75,000 bond
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 26, 2024 – A 33-year-old Jonesboro man has been charged with multiple drug-related felonies after he was arrested with several different drugs on him. JPD officers approached Joshua Walker outside the Race Street Market. When he saw them, he ran away....
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