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Triple Digit Highs Ahead Of Rain Chances This Week
Temperatures will remain hot both Monday and Tuesday with notable low-level moisture across the region. This will bring heat index values anywhere from 105 to 115. Heat advisories are in effect for most of the area, but excessive heat warnings will be under this afternoon and early evening near the Tulsa metro.
Rogers working to revitalize parts of the city hit by May 26 tornados
ROGERS, Ark. — Almost seven weeks after the May 26 tornados, Rogers is still working to clear the damage left behind, but also focusing on the future. “How do we really recover from the event in such a way that the city is stronger and more resilient going forward," Rogers Director of Community Development John McCurdy said.
Mayor Scott pushes for sales tax increase to fund Little Rock projects
Little Rock, Arkansas – Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has been actively engaging the community with educational sessions about his proposed sales tax increase since his State of the City address in February. As summer progresses, he’s gearing up to present this initiative to voters once more, hoping for a different outcome than the unsuccessful attempt in 2021.
Former Bentonville fire captain pleads guilty to assaulting Asian man
A former fire captain with the Bentonville Fire Department has pleaded guilty to assaulting an Asian man outside of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs in 2021.
Accused rapist claims he was “over-excited and did not stop”
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Investigators said a Batesville man accused of raping a child told them he got “over-excited.”. Independence County District Court Judge Chaney Taylor found probable cause Thursday, July 11, to charge 40-year-old Christopher Robert Meyer with one count of rape, a Class Y felony. According to...
Harvest Food Truck Returns to Lafayette County Wednesday, 7/17
Time: 9 - 11 AM, or until all boxes have been distributed. Residents who wish to participate in this food box distribution in Lafayette County must enter the Fairgrounds building to check in first. After checking in, you can return to your vehicle and line up. Important Note: You must...
Jacksonville community members discuss ways to curb violence
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Community members in Jacksonville have been looking for new ways to curb violence in the city. Several people met on Monday night at a local church to not only discuss the issue but to also discuss solutions. While Jacksonville police report a decrease in home break-ins...
A-State issues statement over rumor about assassination attempt post
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State University issued a statement after it received several calls and comments about an online rumor regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. On Monday, July 15, the university released the following with no other explanation. “A-State has been mistakenly associated with...
Pine Bluff hires company to revitalize its economy
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The City of Pine Bluff has been working to revitalize some businesses with hopes of being able to draw more people in. That's been the goal for a while, but now the city is calling for outside help and leaders hope that a new partnership could help bring new developments.
North Little Rock business still ‘paying it forward’ after fire
A business that some in the community depend on caught on fire a couple of weeks ago. The family who is over the business says they're starting from scratch but still with the same purpose, giving people with a criminal background a second chance.
City approves multimillion-dollar loan for upgrades and road projects
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Paragould is making a multi-million-dollar investment for its city. The city approved to borrow over $6 million in its last council meeting. Mayor Josh Agee said the loan was an Amendment 78 loan. He said despite the city having money in its reserve, it would save money by borrowing it.
USACE to begin Millwood Lake drawdown
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on July 15, 2024, to improve shoreline vegetation and promote sediment compaction. The drawdown will expose an extensive area of shoreline for re-vegetation to allow the planting...
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