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Sherwood man shines in the world of opera, shares advice for Arkansas aspiring artists
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A man from Sherwood is making a name for himself in the world of opera. Darren Lekeith Drone has performed all over the world, but he is an Arkansan through and through. Channel 7's Cassandra Webb spoke with Drone about his inspiration and the importance...
Sherwood woman to celebrate 100th birthday
SHERWOOD, Ark. — One Arkansas woman is set to celebrate her 100th birthday in just a few weeks and she's inviting friends, family, and community members to join her in celebrating the big day. Amy Barnes Sanders was born in Prescott, Arkansas on August 4, 1924, and has since...
15 Jul 2024 Seis Puentes Hispanic Outreach in NLR announces ribbon cutting
North Little Rock — Seis Puentes Hispanic Outreach invites the community to the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of their new building at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31. The new building is located at 3207 MacArthur Drive in the Levy neighborhood. The new location was selected because the...
Inaugural Great Southern Mac & Cheese Championship Comes to Argenta This September
Macaroni and cheese is loved by children and adults alike for being comforting, creamy and delicious. And while boxed mac and cheese gets the job done, there’s nothing like a homemade recipe. On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Argenta Downtown Council will put that to the test with the first-ever...
Little Rock police searching for missing 13-year-old
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock police are searching for a runaway juvenile last seen on July 15. 13-year-old Chaniya Gantt is described as 5'7" with a weight of 210. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts has been urged to contact detectives at (501) 404-3124 or (501) 371-4829.
Wolfe Street Foundation Opens Youth Recovery Center
The Wolfe Street Foundation (WSF) recently celebrated the opening of its new Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Teen Center at 11715 Rainwood Road in Little Rock with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. The center, Arkansas’ first community-based youth recovery program, is partially funded by the Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas and supported by TOV Wellness.
UAMS Designated a 2024-2025 Best Hospital; Rated High-Performing in Nine Areas
July 16, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report has named the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. In the magazine’s annual Best Hospitals edition, released today, UAMS was named Best Hospital in the Little Rock metropolitan area, in a tie with Baptist Health Medical Center.
Daily Newscast for Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, July 16, 2024. - A new report from Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families details the state of sex education in Arkansas. - A partnership between the U.S. and Mexico imposes a tariff on...
Glazier Publishes Book on Little Rock Congregations Research
Dr. Rebecca Glazier, a professor of public affairs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has released an engaging new book culminating a dozen years of research on the intersection of religion, politics, and community engagement in Little Rock. Glazier’s book, “Faith and Community: How Engagement Strengthens Members, Places...
Steve H. Broadnax III and More Will Lead JITNEY at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
JITNEY by August Wilson is headed to Arkansas Repertory Theatre next month. Performances will run August 6-18, 2024. Among the cast will be Broadway director Steve H. Broadnax III who will play the role of Doub. Broadnax III previously directed the 2021 Broadway production of Thoughts of a Colored Man.
Arkansas football's three most important games in 2024 season
FAYETTEVILLE — There are seven weekends remaining until the return of Arkansas football. The Razorbacks open the 2024 season in Little Rock against UAPB. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. (ESPNU) on Aug. 29. Arkansas is coming off a disappointing 4-8 campaign that saw offensive coordinator Dan Enos get fired midseason and the eventual transfers of KJ...
Pine Bluff paper mill is to be sold in $110M deal
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Pine Bluff paper mill and Waynesville, N.C., extrusion facility to global paper and pulp producer Suzano S.A., a Brazilian company, for $110 million in cash, according to a news release posted on the Pactiv Evergreen site.
Little Rock mayor prepares to present sales tax increase to board of directors
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — On Tuesday night, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. will once again introduce a sales tax increase to the board of directors. This is the second time he will try to get this tax passed, and the mayor is in good spirits ahead of the meeting as he hopes voters will see how much this money is needed.
15 Jul 2024 UA Little Rock Professors Receive $50,000 grant for a centrifuge
Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock chemistry professors have received a $50,000 grant from the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). The grant will bring new equipment to the campus, significantly enhancing chemistry research and education. The professors have used the grant to acquire an ultra-speed centrifuge...
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