Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: A Beautiful Tuesday, but Wednesday will bring a chance of rain
We’ll have beautiful sunshine today, but Wednesday will bring back the clouds with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
First Lutheran Church in Little Rock gearing up for Reformation Day celebration
Little Rock's First Lutheran Church will celebrate Reformation Sunday this weekend with the Bible, beer and bratwurst.
RESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: New tenant set for Hillcrest grill; pizzeria taking over former Count Porkula space
Late last week folks saw a banner draping the Count Porkula sign proclaiming the approach of Problem Child -- Pizza, Wine, Wings, Salad.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine member who integrated Arkansas school, dies aged 83
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the famous Little Rock Nine group, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83.
Prep Football: Arkansas High 'outmanned' against top-ranked Little Rock Parkview
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Facing the reigning two-time state champion Little Rock Parkview, Arkansas High knew it was in for a tough night. The Patriots, loaded with talent, cruised to a 57-7 victory Friday at Razorback Stadium, but Arkansas High head coach Trey Outlaw still saw reasons to be proud of his...
Little Rock man recalls rescuing driver from burning car on Oct. 12
When a red Ford Mustang left the interstate a little after 1 a.m. on Oct. 12 and crashed into a row of trees, Hakeem Jordan and his wife Wendy Jordan were close by under the carport of their house and catching up, they said.
Former Little Rock police officer sentenced to 7 years for receipt, possession of child porn
A former Little Rock police officer convicted last year on federal charges of receipt and possession of child pornography maintained his innocence on Friday as a judge sentenced him to seven years in prison -- more than five years below the minimum indicated by federal sentencing guidelines.
State fair ride leaves kids stuck upside down: ‘I was really scared’
Ally Metzger recorded cellphone video that shows her 11-year-old and 8-year-old children stuck upside down on the X-Drive carnival ride at the Arkansas State Fair on Saturday.
Village residents participate in Master’Singers annual retreat
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Twelve Hot Springs Village residents participated in the Arkansas Master'Singers annual retreat Sept. 12-13 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock.
Campaigns for and against Little Rock sales tax kick into gear as Election Day approaches
With early voting set to begin next week, groups for and against the sales tax are ramping up their efforts to persuade voters.
How did the Battle for the Golden Boot begin?
The winner of this weekend's LSU-Arkansas battle will bring home one of the most illustrious trophies in all of college football.
AG’s flip-flop on gas company settlement symptom of larger problems
Griffin agreed to a 23% rate increase for Summit Utilities on Monday. By Friday, he'd completely changed his tune.
O’Keefe, Yang nab Overall state titles
O'Keefe shot a 3-under 69 on Thursday and defeated Will Gordon of Hot Springs Lakeside on the first hole of playoff when he sank an 8-foot birdie putt on the 366-yard par-4 first hole to win the High School Overall boys title at Pleasant Valley Country Club
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas hosts community conversation on well-being of Black men, boys
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas held its first of four conversations with the community to discuss the well-being of Black boys and men as part of the Wellness in Black Life
Unexpected changes to visas could impact AR priests
Unexpected changes in the federal government’s allocation of EB-4 visas could negatively impact six priests from other countries serving the Diocese of Little Rock. Two types of visas are available to religious workers from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Arkansas counties at high risk for wildfires
More than 75 percent of the state, including Miller County and other Southwest Arkansas counties, have been designated as high risk for wildfire and burn bans have been issued for 51 counties, according to a news release. The increased threat is primarily due to strong winds from a cold front combined with low humidity and dry conditions.
Trojans picked to win OVC
The University of Arkansas-Little Rock men's basketball team was picked to win the Ohio Valley Conference title after receiving 20 of the 22 first-place votes in the OVC preseason coaches poll that was released Thursday.
Little Rock man facing child porn charges after arrest in Mulberry
Scott A. Boyd, 46, of Rebsamen Park Road in Little Rock, was arrested Oct. 8 in Mulberry by Crawford County Sheriff's Office deputies, according to a booking report from the Sheriff's Office. Boyd was arrested in connection with two counts of felony distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexual conduct with children.
Arkansas Department of Education releases school, district test results
The Arkansas Department of Education released school and district results today from the first administration of the Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System (ATLAS), which replaced ACT Aspire,
Arkansas officials urge public to stay alert during high wildfire risk
More than 75% of the state has been designated as high risk for wildfire and burn bans have been issued for 51 counties
FILM NOTES: Spa City documentary festival begins
The 33rd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival gets under way Friday with the 7 p.m. screening of Marah Strauch and Bryce Leavitt's "Space Cowboy," a look at the life of skydiver and cinematographer Joe Jennings. Jennings and directors Strauch and Leavitt will be present for the Opening Night Gala at the Oaklawn Event Center, 2705 Central Ave.
Democrat, Libertarian vie for House District 75 seat
A Democratic state lawmaker is running for re-election to represent a West Little Rock House district, facing only a Libertarian challenger in the race.
Districts 5, 9 and 10 to see three Quorum Court newcomers
Following the Nov. 5 election, the Pulaski County Quorum Court will welcome three newcomers as Justices of the Peace in January. Two primary election winners will represent districts 9 and 10, while an uncontested candidate will take the district 5 seat.
UA Little Rock awarded grant for cybersecurity program aimed at students
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a $561,000 grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program at the National Security Agency
Little Rock Weekend Guide: Oct. 17-20
Another from the Arkansas Times events team, this annual fest features dozens of local sips, plus food trucks and live music. Be there 6-9 p.m. Learn more here. Save the dates: The 2024 Guide to Your Favorite Fall Festivals in the Little Rock Metro Rio ...
WATCH | Rocktober: Annual music fest Saturday; now at 420eats
Dean Agus, front right, event director and coordinator for the Seventh Annual Spa City Rocktober Music Festival, gathers Tuesday with other organizers for the event, set to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at 420eats, located at 420 Malvern Ave., and owned by Stephen Inman-Crawley, far left. (The Sentinel-Record/Donald Cross)
Shalon Doss
Shalon Denette McKa Doss age 47 of Malvern, Arkansas passed away October 9, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born March 22, 1977, the daughter of Glenda Gray McKa and Billy Wayne McKa in Little Rock Arkansas.
Former airman at Little Rock Air Force Base pleads guilty to child pornography count
A former airman at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of attempted production of child pornography and faces a mandatory minimum 15-year prison term when he returns for sentencing in a few months.
Arkansas State Fair Livestock Director Scharidi Barber shares plans for livestock entries
Arkansas State Fair Livestock Director Scharidi Barber aims to promote agriculture throughout the state.With livestock being exhibited throughout the fair, her
Deputies investigating after body found floating in river near Little Rock yacht club
The Pulaski County sheriff's office is investigating after a body was found at the Rock City Yacht Club in Little Rock, the agency announced Thursday.
Ribbon cutting held for Little Rock Audubon Center’s Centennial Pavillion
Located in the heart of the Audubon Center's 8-acre site and just off of the trail -- which cuts through the scenic grasslands that make up much of the center's acreage in southeast Little Rock -- the pavilion stands atop a hillside and where low income housing for Black veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War once stood.
Boy, 15, arrested on felony counts
Jaitwon Lewis, who was arrested Friday at 700 S. Rock St., was charged as an adult with aggravated robbery and first-degree battery, according to an arrest report. He pleaded innocent to the charges Monday in Little Rock District Court.
Winning not critical for success, coach says
"Seven of the last 10 years, UCA has the highest winning percentage by season than any other Division I team in the state of Arkansas," he said. "UCA has four current players in the NFL (and) we have three or four prospects that will be in the NFL at this time next year. (UCA) is a unique place."
Mitchell Williams: 70 Years of Service
Since its founding 70 years ago, Little Rock’s Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard has been committed to service, a
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Freshman QB already draws attention
Cortez Lee, the head football coach at Mills in Little Rock, said he believes freshman quarterback Elijah Moody is a special talent and one that will keep his phone busy with college coaches calling in the future.