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Both of city’s dog parks now open
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Blytheville announced on Tuesday that both of its dog park locations are now open. The city said in a recent social media post that one is located at Walker Park and the other at the Sportsplex. Both parks are fenced in and stocked...
Community Spotlight with Dudley Lemon
Woodrow Wilson once said you are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand. This week’s spotlight is on a man who dedicated his entire life to helping others in need. I would like to introduce Dudley Lemon. Dudley is a graduate of both Glendale High School and Harding University. He has lived in Heber Springs for 48 years. Dudley was an Arkansas State Trooper for 26 years, elected Cleburne County Sheriff, and is now retired.
Four golfers selected for WGCA All-American Scholar list
The Little Rock Women's Golf team has proven all year that being a champion on the field of competition and excelling in the classroom go hand in hand for these Trojans. The Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) acknowledged that again Monday with the release of its 2023-24 All-American Scholars, which included four members of the Ohio Valley Conference championship team.
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...
Little Rock renters demand action on poor living conditions at Board of Directors meeting
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Community members spoke out Tuesday night about what they say is poor living conditions and called on city leaders for help at the Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting. Arkansas Community Organizations is working with those renters that spoke out. A former tenant of...
Gov. Sanders announces more than $9 million for hospitals in rural Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced that there will be more than $9 million in funding that will go towards helping the long-term sustainability of hospitals in rural Arkansas. “Rural...
Arkansas Storm Team Weather Blog: Setting off fireworks? Here’s the fire danger.
Setting off your own fireworks can be a fun and exciting activity to do on the 4th of July, but it is important to look at the fire danger and if your county is under a burn ban. During the month of June Little Rock only received 1.87″ of rainfall...
Arkansas troopers say Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this Fourth of July
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office, along with local law enforcement, are ramping up their "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. "Troopers will be out enforcing the zero-tolerance policy in place for DWI driving, speeding, following too...
Swim Beach in Arkansas Temporarily Closed for E. Coli
Many Americans will be heading to the lakes through the 4th of July weekend just letting you know if Arkansas is your destination there is one swimming beach that will be temporarily closed. According to THV11, the Beaverfork Lake Park swim beach is closed due to the area's high levels...
Sanders introduces pilot program to reduce cell phone use in public schools
(The Center Square) - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is including a plan to limit cell phone use in schools as part of a mental health pilot program. The governor asked schools on Tuesday to apply for a grant program that includes funding for pouches where students can store their phones during the school day. "The average American teen now spends nearly 5 hours a day on social media, usually...
Arkansas Virtual Academy opens enrollment for the 2024-25 School Year
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), a full-time online public school serving K-12 students throughout the state, is now accepting enrollments for the 2024-25 school year. Open for 20 years, the academy is a full-time public charter school serving students in grades K through 12 with an...
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