Little Rock Local News

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...

Little Rock, Arkansas - According to the Pulaski County Road and Bridge on Friday, a portion of Highway 161 will be blocked for safety upgrades. For safety reasons, a portion of the road will be closed starting on July 10 and will reopen on July 14. The intersection of Wayne Street and Highway 161 will be closed so that safety upgrades at Harris Elementary School can be performed. At the intersection of Roundtop Road and Highway 161, traffic will be guided by detour signs. Contact Pulaski Country Road and Bridge at (501) 340-6800 if you have any inquiries.

Conway, Arkansas – In the case of a Conway man accused of killing his mother and then trying to convince friends and relatives that she had fled to Hawaii, court filings are providing further information. The two-week search for Raymond Martin Jr.'s mother, Nancy Glover-Warren, and the detectives' alleged months-long fraud to make it seem as though she had moved thousands of miles away on a whim were both covered in the probable cause statement submitted by the prosecution against him. In actuality, according to authorities, Martin allegedly choked his mother following a quarrel and concealed her body in a freezer...

Little Rock, Arkansas - The State Board of Education intervened urgently on behalf of the Marvell-Elaine School District on Friday. The State Board of Education held a special meeting in response to a lawsuit delaying the implementation of the Arkansas LEARNS Act and dismissed the district's superintendent and limited authority board. Jacob Oliva, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Education, now has the opportunity to appoint a new superintendent while still preparing for LEARNS implementation. The removal of the superintendent and board of directors, according to Oliva, will assist the school district remain operational. “At the April board meeting in Marvell, community members...