Drought and heat hurt Roland pumpkin harvest at BoBrook Farms
Heat and drought damaged crops at BoBrook Farms in Roland, forcing the site to import fruit as Arkansas pumpkin patches face late blooms and small harvests.
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Little Rock and North Little Rock host annual National Night Out
Communities across Little Rock and North Little Rock hosted more than a dozen National Night Out events to connect residents with local police officers.
Kanis Road closed for construction this week in Little Rock
In Little Rock, crews closed the intersection of Kanis Road and John Barrow Road for a five-day construction project to improve pedestrian access.
Mary Johnson celebrates her 100th birthday in Little Rock
Little Rock resident Mary Johnson celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at a gathering hosted at Holiday Andover Place.
Angela M. Hoover sentenced to prison in Benton wire fraud case
In Benton, Angela Hoover was sentenced to two years in federal prison and ordered to pay over $540,000 in restitution for wire fraud at a clinic.
Michael Wrenn arrested after DWI crash at Maumelle pizza restaurant
Michael Wrenn was arrested for alleged DWI after a vehicle crash at Razorback Pizza in Maumelle. Police reported that no injuries occurred in the collision.
Rebecca Conklin and family displaced after house fire in Leola
A Leola house fire destroyed the home of Rebecca Conklin and her family on Sunday, displacing the household of six and leaving them to stay in a nearby camper.
Arkansas State Crime Lab launches rapid DNA technology in Little Rock
Little Rock crime lab officials launched rapid DNA technology in Arkansas, making it the third state to identify felony suspects in under two hours.
Jeremiah Cotton arrested in Pea Ridge minor sexual assault case
Jeremiah Cotton was arrested by Pea Ridge police on felony sexual assault allegations involving a minor. He posted bond ahead of an October court date.
Ranisha Peebles pleads not guilty in fatal Maumelle Waffle House crash
In Maumelle, Ranisha Peebles pleaded not guilty to charges including negligent homicide after a fatal Waffle House crash that killed employee Tracy Long.
Multiple Arkansas high school football games cancelled after medical emergencies
Multiple Arkansas high school football games were cancelled after several medical emergencies on the field, with one player airlifted to Little Rock.
Ranisha Peebles arrested in fatal Maumelle Waffle House crash
Police arrested Ranisha Peebles after a fatal vehicle crash into a Maumelle Waffle House that killed a restaurant worker on Sunday.
North Little Rock community honours Coach Floyd Beard after death
North Little Rock community honors Coach Butter, Floyd Beard, who died at 56, with a balloon release led by family and former players.
Three medical emergencies end football game early in Cabot
In Cabot, a high school football game ended early Friday after three separate medical emergencies affected a coach, a player, and a fan at Panther Stadium.
Pine Bluff vacant Pines Mall fire under investigation for possible arson
Pine Bluff firefighters are investigating a late-night fire at the vacant Pines Mall for possible arson, with no injuries reported. Smoke triggered alarms at the nearby Holiday Inn.
Evatt Ralston dishes up two smash burgers for Central Arkansas Restaurant Week
Chef Evatt Ralston of The Root Cafe in Little Rock is serving two smash burgers across its SoMa and Breckenridge locations through Sunday for Central Arkansas Restaurant Week, benefiting the Arkansas Foodbank.