Little Rock Local News

Little Rock, Arkansas - A power outage impacted over 950 residents in a Little Rock locality due to an unexpected incident involving a tree fall on Sunday morning. The tree, situated in the Capitol View neighborhood, unfortunately collapsed and subsequently inflicted considerable damage on multiple adjacent power lines, leading to the aforementioned power outage. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident took place near the crossroads of Capitol Avenue and South Pearl Street. In response, a team of repair personnel was promptly deployed to the scene. Despite the extensive damage, the repair crew demonstrated commendable efficiency, managing to restore power to the affected neighborhood in...

Little Rock, Arkansas - Significant refurbishments, estimated at $60 million, are set to be implemented at Little Rock Central High School. Key highlights of these improvements include a new science center and a fieldhouse, with the architectural project being spearheaded by Polk Stanley Wilcox, a Little Rock-based firm. Sarah Bennings, an alumnus of Little Rock Central and a participant in this project, shares a unique bond with the school. "As an alumni of the school," Bennings expressed, "This is really special for me." Having graduated from the school in 1999, Bennings was well aware of the need for the school's historic facilities...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock Zoo is offering a delightful weekend activity for families in Central Arkansas. On Saturday, the zoo will host the highly anticipated Hiland Dairy Dollar Day event. Families can enjoy the zoo's offerings at a special admission price of just $1, with complimentary parking provided. The gates will open at 9 a.m., allowing visitors to explore the zoo until the last admission at 3:30 p.m. The zoo will close at 4 p.m., concluding the day's festivities. During Hiland Dairy Dollar Day, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase Hiland Dairy products at the zoo for only $1,...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock VA Regional Office is offering a virtual clinic this month for veterans to apply for PACT Act benefits. While there is no deadline to apply, there is a sense of urgency. Veterans and their survivors who apply for PACT Act-related benefits by August 9, 2023, may have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022. To secure a time slot for the virtual clinic, veterans are kindly requested to call 501-370-3829 before July 26. The PACT Act of 2022, formally known as the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, is a recent law that...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) is actively seeking a suspect associated with a capital murder case. The department has identified the individual of interest as Karisha Grisby, who is believed to be linked to a homicide event that occurred on June 16, close to the Ronald McDonald House. On the aforementioned date, at approximately 3 a.m., the LRPD responded to a distress call concerning a shooting at 1501 W. 10 Street, the location of the Ronald McDonald House. Upon their arrival, the officers discovered an individual critically wounded from gunshot injuries. The afflicted person, unfortunately, did not...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) has started an investigation into a double homicide that occurred on Tuesday afternoon. This incident took place in the 2100 block of Pine Street, with officers responding promptly to the scene around 3:30 p.m. The authorities apprehended 54-year-old Tyron Nutt in association with this deadly shooting, which claimed the lives of 29-year-old Broderick Ray and 36-year-old Brandon Ray. Additionally, an individual sustained injuries during this incident but is currently in a stable condition, as reported by the LRPD. Local resident Whitney Cunningham shared her personal account with Local News Little Rock. As she arrived...

Little Rock, Arkansas - Entergy Arkansas issued an announcement on Monday notifying its customers of the opportunity to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), designed to help mitigate the impact of summer utility costs. According to the details provided by Entergy, the application window for this assistance program will remain open until September 30. The primary purpose of LIHEAP is to alleviate the financial strain of energy expenses for households on lower incomes, thus making their energy costs more manageable. Those interested can submit their applications in person through local organizations, or conveniently online. Upon successful approval of the...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is joining forces with the Arkansas State Police to introduce a new initiative titled "Speeding Slows You Down." According to a press statement disseminated by the Arkansas State Police, the campaign, which commences on July 17 and extends until July 31, is conceived to bolster public consciousness about the perils associated with speeding. During this campaign, the Arkansas State Police warns that any traffic stops for speeding will likely result in citations. The Arkansas State Police highlighted alarming statistics from the previous year...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock Police Department made a public announcement on Monday concerning their ongoing search for a missing 37-year-old woman. As per the information disseminated by the police, the woman in question, named Tehminabanu Kazi Athar, was last reported to be within the vicinity of the Little Rock area. Ms. Athar is described as having a height of five foot three inches and weighing approximately 101 pounds, a stature that should aid in her identification. In a bid to expedite the search, the law enforcement agency requests public assistance. Anyone who may have any information pertaining to Ms....

Little Rock, Arkansas - Over two pounds of cocaine valued at about $100,000 were recovered on Friday by a number of authorities in Jefferson County. One kilogram of cocaine was found in Jefferson County thanks to the efforts of the Tri-County Drug Task Force, the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Arkansas State Police, and Pine Bluff Vice and Narcotics investigators. The off-white substance within the suspicious package, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, tested positive for cocaine at 11:51 a.m. One suspect was apprehended by authorities and is now being held in prison. Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. said "This successful...