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Storms Rip Through Lakes Region
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms rolled through the Lakes Region late Friday night causing power outages. Entergy reported several outages which knocked out power to much of downtown Harrison including Ozarks Dynacom Stations KHBZ and KHOZ which were off the air late last night into the early morning hours. Entergy is still reporting scattered outages in northern Arkansas with more outages in other areas of Arkansas where the storms moved through.
August Party Pics Now Online
The August issue of Little Rock Soirée is on newsstands, and you know what that means: There’s a fresh batch of event photos to peruse. As always, each edition’s Party Pics are posted right here on littlerocksoiree.com, and the latest photos from the new issue are now online.
Former MLB Player Becomes 29-Year-Old Walk-On Freshman For SEC Team
One of the more astonishing developments you will see this season in college football is when you turn on an Arkansas Razorbacks game. Arkansas rostered Monte Harrison, who is a former MLB player who is entering college as a 29-year-old walk-on freshman. Yes, a walk-on ...
ALS in Wonderland – Little Rock Soiree
ALS in Wonderland Fundraiser: A “Wizard of Oz”-Themed Evening. The Little Rock Soiree, a charitable event, hosted “ALS in Wonderland” in 2015. This fundraiser was specifically designed to support individuals affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The event took place at the Villa Marre and was themed after the beloved classic “The Wizard of Oz.”
Van Buren nutritionist emphasizes importance of breakfast for students
VAN BUREN, Ark. — A nutritionist with the Van Buren School District is urging parents to ensure their children eat breakfast daily to enhance their productivity at school. Child nutrition director Tessa Clemmons says a fed kid is always going to have a more productive day. That's why the...
W. Shreveport overnight homicide, victim identified
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Shreveport Police Department states they are investigating an overnight shooting of a death in west Shreveport’s Werner Park neighborhood. The news release highlights Caddo Crime Stoppers’ offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person(s) involved in this incident.
Louisiana Residents Urged to Update Social Security Info
SHREVEPORT, LA - Louisiana residents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. What Does the Social Security Want?. You are being asked to update your online Social Security...
BEWARE: DEADLY Cucumber Recall In Texas When Disease Discovered
Sadly, another recall has been made in the great state of Texas according to CBS News. Over 30 different states including Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and now Texas have been hit with the salmonella outbreak linked to the cucumber Recall.
10-Year-Old Texas Boy Confesses To Startling Unsolved Murder
A startling confession from a 10-year-old Texas boy has possibly pieced together a brutal unsolved murder. In Texas, a startling confession has emerged: a 10-year-old boy has admitted to a crime that took place two years ago, revealing that he shot a man while he slept. A MYSTERIOUS MURDER UNCOVERED...
White County 4-H team wins Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge
On August 2, 2024, a total of 124 participants from 36 teams put their food and nutrition knowledge — and cooking skills — to the test at the Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge. The competition, part of Arkansas 4-H’s Healthy Living Project, was held at the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute at UA Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock.
Heads of Arkansas private schools participating in state voucher program cite aid to families
As Arkansas students head back to the classroom this month, around 12,000 will be attending one of more than 120 private schools that have been approved for the second year of the state’s school voucher program. Created by the LEARNS Act, a 2023 law that overhauled Arkansas’ education system, the Educational Freedom Account Program allows […]
Camden Singer goes viral while singing "God Bless America"
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas native Steven Spud Howard has been overwhelmed by the response to his recent performance of "God Bless America" at a Texas congresswoman's funeral. His phone has been ringing nonstop since his videos went viral on social media. Steven, also known as "Spud," sang with...
Sheila Pearson named 2024 SAU Honor Professor
Sheila Pearson, associate professor of information systems, was named the Southern Arkansas University Honor Professor for 2024 at the spring faculty meeting on April 19, 2024. The highest accolade bestowed upon faculty at SAU, the award recognizes those who display excellence in teaching, research and service. Pearson received the ceremonial...
Rent almost doubling at Fayetteville senior complex
Friendships, community and neighbors are about to be completely uprooted at a Fayetteville senior complex as some residents on fixed incomes are facing up to a 73% rent increase.
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