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OnlyPlates app helping people find their favorite food in Northwest Arkansas based on dish ratings
ARKANSAS, USA — A new app is giving food connoisseurs a unique way to navigate the growing restaurant scene in Northwest Arkansas. The OnlyPlates app allows users to rate individual plates of food rather than entire restaurants and browse through other users’ ratings to explore new dishes. The...
Little Rock women's basketball coach Joe Foley retiring after 37 seasons
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock women's basketball coach Joe Foley is retiring after 37 seasons, the university announced on Thursday. "I always wanted the opportunity to coach and teach, not just basketball, but also the game of life," Foley said. "I'm proud of the accomplishments and success our program has experienced over my 21-year tenure, but without a doubt, I am most proud of the impact we've made on the lives of hundreds of young women. Being their head coach is one of the greatest honors in my life."
Police search for suspect of hit-and-run accident in Conway
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Conway Police Department has asked for the public's help in finding a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident. According to reports, the accident happened near Old Military Road and Donnel Ridge Road on Thursday morning just before 9:30 a.m. The driver of one of...
This downtown Conway restaurant is so popular that it literally had to expand its shop
CONWAY, Ark. — There's a place so popular in the heart of downtown Conway that the community not only continued to keep it going, but also kept it growing— Cross Creek Sandwich Shop. “I really do say 'I’m like the most unqualified person to own a restaurant,' but...
Chuy's to be purchased by Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants in $605M sale
AUSTIN, Texas — An iconic Austin chain will soon be under new ownership. On Wednesday, Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced a mutual agreement to take over Tex-Mex restaurant Chuy's Holdings, Inc. The decision enables Darden to obtain Chuy's shares for $37.50 per share in a cash deal with a value...
Gov. Sanders announces overseas trade mission to UK and Germany
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that she will be going on an overseas trade mission to the Farnborough Air Show in the United Kingdom to promote Arkansas aerospace. “Aerospace is Arkansas’ largest export industry and it’s getting larger every year. As we cut taxes,...
Trump shooter reportedly had photos on phone of several politicians
ATLANTA — The man who fired at former President Donald Trump reportedly had several photos of politicians on his phone, including Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, according to a CNN report Thursday. The CNN report noted that the pictures of figures such as DA Willis, Rudy Giuliani and...
Vino's Brew Pub: Over 30 years of pizza & punk rock in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — If you stop by 7th and Chester on a Friday night, you never know what you might find inside Vino's Brew Pub. Nearly 35 years before nights of beers and body slams from Saturday night wrestling, owner Henry Lee and his partners were just hoping to get Vino’s off the mat.
Arkansas nursing home evacuated, businesses flood after flash flood emergency
YELLVILLE, Ark. — On Wednesday, the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management reported more than 100 people are in limbo after having to evacuate due to flash floods. Eighty of those people were in a Yellville nursing home with what the fire department described as more than a few feet of water.
'I'll become a survivor again': Victim opens up as serial rapist is released from Arkansas prison
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A victim in a landmark Arkansas rape case is opening up after her abuser is granted parole. More than 25 years ago, a jury found Len Yates guilty of rape for using drugs on women. It made him one of the first men to be charged and convicted for using the date-rape drug known as roofies.
Fayetteville City Council approves plan with goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — At the Tuesday July 17 Fayetteville City Council meeting, councilors decided unanimously to adopt the Fayetteville Climate Action Plan, brought forward by Peter Nierengarten, the city's environmental director. The city passed a similar plan in 2018 called the Energy Action Plan. "This new plan is really...
Fayetteville City Council unanimously approves Sunday alcohol sales to be on November ballot
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — It's official: Registered voters in Fayetteville will decide in November whether to allow the sale of alcohol on Sundays in the city. According to Fayetteville City Attorney Kit Williams, a total of 4,276 signatures were verified from a petition led by the organization Keep Our Dollars in Fayetteville. That number of signatures reached the threshold needed to be filed to successfully call for the election.
Marshallese citizens living in the U.S. immediately eligible for SNAP benefits
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Despite being able to live and work in the U.S. without a visa, citizens born in Marshall Islands haven't been able to qualify for federal assistance programs — until now. In March, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, reinstating certain federal benefits for citizens...
Police locate missing Hot Springs teen
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Update: She has now been located. The Hot Springs Police Department has asked for the public's help in locating a missing teen. Shen was last seen on July 15 near Gorge Road wearing red shorts, a blue long-sleeved shirt, and black Nike shoes. She is...
'One last ride': Arkansas outfielder Kendall Diggs to return for senior season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas outfielder Kendall Diggs is returning for his senior season after going undrafted this week. Diggs played in 55 games during the 2024 campaign and posted a .295 batting average with seven home runs and 34 RBI, the fourth-highest total on the team. Additionally, he ranked...
Overnight storms cause dangerous flooding in Conway
CONWAY, Ark. — During the early morning hours of Wednesday, the city of Conway was hit by heavy rain and floodwaters that continued into the afternoon. Fire Chief Mike Winter said he can’t remember an event this severe in the city since about 2017. “We've got streets that...
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...
Heavy rainfall expected for central, southern Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Thunderstorms are expected once again tonight to impact portions of central and southern Arkansas. An area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere, along with a cold front, is expected to slowly move across Arkansas tonight and Thursday. Below you will find...
Police make arrest in deaths of two Arkansas teens
SCOTT, Ark. — Arkansas State Police have now made an arrest in the deaths of two North Little Rock teens that happened in May. According to reports, in July, 25-year-old Devontea Clay was served arrest warrants for two counts of capital murder. On May 23, 2023, police received a...
Arkansas officials activate emergency operations in response to flooding
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In response to flash flooding that has happened across the state, the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) activated its State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to level 1 on Tuesday. Multiple counties in Arkansas have reported road closures, evacuations, and damages to infrastructure. Those...
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