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Many Americans suffering from vitamin D insufficiency | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — We all probably think we're getting enough vitamin D. It seems like spending just a few minutes outside in Arkansas almost guarantees that you're hitting that recommended healthy dose— but health experts are saying that's not the case. In fact, a majority of us...
Jana Duggar moves out of family home & gives tour of ‘tiny house’ – as star drops hints on status of rumored engagement
JANA Duggar has moved out of the family home and given fans a tour of her new house. The former Counting On star also hinted at her relationship status, referring to having someone special in her life in the latest YouTube video. The 34-year-old shared with fans she has moved...
National Weather Service recaps Wednesdy morning floods
Wednesday’s rainfall led to records broken and various portions of the Twin Lakes Area flooded. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, 2.97 inches of rain were recorded at 7 Wednesday morning from the previous 24-hour period. That shattered the previous mark of 1.2 inches in 1964. Since 7, an additional .52 of an inch of rain have been measured with a small possibility of more coming. For the month, the total precipitation so far is 8.61 inches, making it the third wettest July on record.
Council OKs park construction contract
The Pine Bluff City Council has approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Wagner General Contractors Inc. for the construction of phase one of a wellness park in the Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District. The decision was made on Monday after a discussion primarily surrounding the bidding process and the inclusion of a "deductive alternate" clause.
Arkansas Troopers Arrest Suspected Murderer of Two Teens
On Monday, July 15, 2024, Special Agents from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) took Devontea Clay, 25, into custody on two counts of Capital Murder in connection with the deaths of LaMarion Gilliam, 19, and Sucram O'Donald, 16, both from North Little Rock. The investigation began...
Arkansas movers detail how they beat the summer heat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Central Arkansas started the week with an excessive heat warning. However, life doesn't stop when it's time to move, even when the heat index reaches the triple digits. Movers like the SKS Boys Transportation and Moving Services have learned to work in the elements. "We're...
Glazier Publishes Book on Little Rock Congregations Research – UA Little Rock
Dr. Rebecca Glazier Publishes Groundbreaking Book on Little Rock Congregations Research. Professor Dr. Rebecca Glazier of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has made a significant contribution to the field of community engagement and faith-based research with the publication of her new book. The book delves into the extensive research conducted by Glazier and her team through the Little Rock Congregations Study, a project that began in 2012.
Wednesday, July 17: Summer heat on vacation
For the latest updates on flooding, go HERE Torrential rainfall last night and this morning left behind widespread flooding. Areas from Branson south through Mtn. View, AR, was hardest hit with many locations in that corridor reporting over 6″. Radar estimates that totals could have topped a foot of rainfall closer to Mtn. View. Rain […]
Cherokee Nation Expands Casino Operations In Oklahoma, Arkansas
The Cherokee Nation is expanding its casino footprint, applying to build its 10th casino in Oklahoma near Bartlesville and another northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas. The gaming industry is competitive in Oklahoma, with 33 tribes using their gaming licenses. But industry advocates say there's still room for more. Oklahoma's Growing...
Missouri sees danger of industrial food waste
Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri recently signed legislation banning industrial food waste from Arkansas food processing plants. Waste from Arkansas can include offal, blood and grease, an estimated at 200,000 tons per year, being spread as fertilizer on pastures and farms in Missouri. The ban is related to concerns about runoff contaminating water.
Senator Boozman recognizes military service of late Bella Vista veteran
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — John Boozman, a U.S. Senator for Arkansas (R), has long been recognized for his appreciation for military veterans and organizations that protect and serve veterans. Today, he did it again. Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of the late Marvin Trigg in 'Salute to Veterans,'...
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