Little Rock Local News

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Pulaski County Government has announced that it will be conducting a job fair at the Arkansas Workforce Center, located at 5401 S. University Ave. in Little Rock. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, and will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Multiple county departments will be present at this fair with the intention of filling open positions. Pulaski County Government, recognized for its competitive pay structure, also offers an array of benefits to its employees. These include health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, in addition to ten paid holidays, provisions for retirement,...

Little Rock, Arkansas - Arkansas is fast approaching its tax-free weekend. From the first minute of Saturday, August 5, until the last on Sunday, August 6, Arkansas will be having a sales tax holiday. The tax-free window is a perfect opportunity for shoppers to procure a variety of items without the additional burden of state and local sales or use tax. The range of tax-exempt goods extends from electronic devices and school essentials to art supplies and instructional materials. Clothing is also included in the roster of tax-free items. It is important to note that all retailers are obligated to comply with the terms...

Little Rock, Arkansas - A teenager from Little Rock has been handed a five-year prison sentence following a plea agreement. The sentence is the outcome of a case stemming from a shooting incident that seriously wounded his 12-year-old sister. The young man was 17 when the shooting occurred on Grand Avenue on November 4, 2022. His sister suffered severe injuries to her head and arm during the incident. Prior to the plea deal, the young man faced three felony charges, implying the seriousness of the allegations against him. In earlier reports, the teen had fabricated a story, asserting that his sister had fallen victim...

Little Rock, Arkansas - A former employee of Simmons Bank now faces multiple charges related to fraud and theft. Prosecutors assert that Susan E. Ross, a 37-year-old resident of Mountain View, allegedly embezzled approximately $30,000 from seven elderly customers. Following a careful examination of the evidence presented, a judge determined that there was sufficient cause to proceed with legal action. Ross has been charged with 29 counts of non-financial identity fraud and seven counts of theft of property. The investigation was set in motion after one of the victims contacted Simmons Bank on October 14, 2022, to report unauthorized withdrawals from her...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The Little Rock Police Department is conducting an investigation into a tragic incident involving a fatal shooting. The incident took place in the 5001 block of West 65th Street, prompting a swift response from law enforcement authorities. Upon receiving a report of shots fired at approximately 5:44 a.m. on Saturday, officers promptly arrived at the scene and discovered an individual who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, immediate action was taken to ensure the victim's well-being. The injured person was expeditiously transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Regrettably, despite the...

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...