North Little Rock School District gets feedback on millage proposal
The North Little Rock School District has hosted a series of community forums over the last three weeks to discuss a possible reconstruction of its middle scho…
Stories by Paige Eichkorn
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Crashes on Arkansas roadways leave four people dead
Four people were killed in four crashes on Arkansas roads on Friday and Saturday, according to reports from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety.
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Crashes on Arkansas roadways leave two people dead
Two people were killed in two crashes on Arkansas roads on Saturday, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety.
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NLR’s Thomas receives a certified clerk ranking
Katelyn Thomas, chief deputy city clerk and treasurer for North Little Rock, has received a certified municipal clerk designation through the International Ins…
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North Little Rock City Council to partner with transportation, housing entities
The North Little Rock City Council voted to approve partnerships with the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the North Little Rock Housing Authority on …
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Pulaski County Quorum Court OKs ‘flat’ budget for 2024
The Pulaski County Quorum Court voted to approve the county budget for 2024 on Tuesday.
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Pulaski County Quorum Court approves ‘flat’ budget for 2024
LITTLE ROCK -- The Pulaski County Quorum Court voted to approve the county budget for 2024 on Tuesday.
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Pulaski County pavilion at north end of Big Dam Bridge dedicated
Pulaski County unveiled a new pavilion at the Big Dam Bridge North Plaza dedicated to the late Judy Lansky on Wednesday in Cook's Landing Park.
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Livestock at state fair a lot to wrangle
With over 1,700 livestock exhibitors and more than 8,500 entries from rabbits, chickens, lambs, hogs, goats, cattle and horses, Arkansas State Fair Livestock D…
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Hot Springs man dies after fall from bed of truck
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety reported a fatality involving a vehicle on Sunday.
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Man dies after fall from bed of truck
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety reported a fatality involving a vehicle on Sunday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFormer North Little Rock mayor Hays remembered for his faith and service during funeral Thursday
Over 1,000 friends, family members and guests, including former President Bill Clinton, were in attendance at Patrick Henry Hays' celebration of life on Thursd…
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Pulaski County, Jacksonville consolidate 911 centers
Pulaski County announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with the City of Jacksonville to consolidate its public safety answering points to ensure better 911 …
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Saline County library director Patty Hector removed from job
Patty Hector, who has been executive director of the Saline County library for seven years, is no longer employed there, an official said.
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Students at Parkview High School portray the first living character in ‘Tales of the Crypt’
A line of more than 1,000 people wrapped around the block at Mount Holly Cemetery on Sunday for the 26th annual "Tales of the Crypt."
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State police report 2 people killed in Arkansas road wrecks
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety reported two fatal car crashes over the weekend.
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Hays, former mayor of North Little Rock, dies at age 76
Patrick Henry Hays, the longest-serving mayor in North Little Rock history and who worked cooperatively with other local leadership to help jump-start downtown…
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Patrick Henry Hays, former North Little Rock Mayor and co-architect of twin city development, has died
Patrick Henry Hays, the longest-serving mayor in the history of North Little Rock, died Wednesday.
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Jacksonville votes to spend $100,000 of federal funds on animal shelter
Jacksonville will use $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to renovate its animal shelter.
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North Little Rock teacher tutors students out of a home camper after retiring from the district
Amanda Ware, a teacher in the North Little Rock School District for the past 35 years, started this year in a different type of classroom.
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Old Dragon Lounge in North Little Rock declared 'total loss' after Wednesday night fire
Assistant Fire Chief Rick Albers at the North Little Rock Fire Department said six people were inside the Old Dragon Lounge when it caught fire, but escaped u…
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North Little Rock council updates tobacco, vape ordinance after complaints
North Little Rock will no longer allow vape shops in residential districts after Park Hill neighbors voiced concerns about a new shop on John F. Kennedy Boulev…
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Vacancy is declared in JP district
The Pulaski County Quorum Court voted unanimously to declare a vacancy for District 10 on Tuesday after the position was open for the last 15 months.
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Burns Park tennis facility back in city’s hands
North Little Rock has regained its ownership of the tennis center in Burns Park after the Arkansas Tennis Association's 20-year lease ended last month.
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Survivors honor murder victims at state Capitol
More than 70 framed photos of local murder victims lined the steps of the state Capitol on Sunday at the 16th annual National Day of Remembrance for Murder Vic…
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2 die in crashes on roadways in state
The Arkansas State Police reported a pair of fatal car crashes that occurred Friday and Saturday, respectively.
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City parks director resigns amid twister-recovery effort
North Little Rock’s Parks and Recreation director, Randy Sandefur, has stepped down after three months of working to rebuild what was left of Burns Park after …
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North Little Rock parks director steps down after 3 months on the job
North Little Rock’s Parks and Recreation director, Randy Sandefur, has stepped down after three months of working to rebuild what was left of Burns Park after …
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Repairs in progress at North Little Rock Burns Park
Burns Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the country, has yet to receive any aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency after the March torna…
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Subscriber ExclusiveJacksonville animal shelter criticized over funding, new euthanasia policy
Conditions at the animal shelter in Jacksonville, including a new euthanasia policy, are drawing sharp criticism from residents.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFormer Conway mayor Tab Townsell exits retirement into public works
Tab Townsell has come out of a brief eight-month retirement to join Pulaski County government as the new public works director.
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Subscriber ExclusivePanel backs subdivision behind historic neighborhood
The Little Rock Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to allow 14 lots in a single-family subdivision to be constructed behind the historically Black …
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Fayetteville man dies in three-vehicle accident
FAYETTEVILLE -- Zachary Sallery, 43, of Fayetteville was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle on West Mount Comfort Road when he was killed as a result of a t…
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North Little Rock police probe death at apartment
The North Little Rock Police Department responded at 2:16 p.m. Sunday to the Overbrook Apartments at 5901 John F. Kennedy Blvd. after receiving a call from a r…
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Residents in west Little Rock start over after microburst storm
Homeowners removed branches, trees and debris from their property Thursday, the day after a "quick but mighty" microcell thunderstorm blew through Little Rock …
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Arkansas eviction rates 'extremely high' after pandemic moratorium's end, renters' advocates say
The covid-19 pandemic exacerbated conditions for laid-off employees, renters late on payments and families in fear of having nowhere to "shelter in place," acc…
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6 Arkansans gain entry into Black Hall of Fame
The names of the six Arkansans who will be formally inducted in the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame were announced on Tuesday.
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Consultant recommends 213 positions added for Pulaski County Sheriff's office
The Pulaski County Sheriff's office has struggled to retain deputies for a number of years due to a lack of funding, comprehensive benefits and pay, as well as…
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Pulaski County Quorum Court hears report on Sheriff’s Office
LITTLE ROCK -- The Pulaski County sheriff's office has struggled to retain deputies for a number of years due to a lack of funding, comprehensive benefits and …
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Four people killed in crashes in state
Four fatal crashes were reported over Labor Day weekend by the Arkansas Department of Public Safety.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNewly hired North Little Rock elementary principal resigns days after kids start
The newly hired principal of an "F" rated North Little Rock elementary school has resigned less than a week after classes started.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNewly hired North Little Rock elementary principal resigns days after kids start
The newly hired principal of an "F" rated North Little Rock elementary school has resigned less than a week after classes started.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNorth Little Rock council backs Federal Metal bonds
The North Little Rock City Council agreed Monday evening to issue bonds that will assist in the financing of a Federal Metal recycling plant.
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Getting it straight
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s plan for revenue from a proposed increase in the city sales tax rate would allocate $11,775,000 per year toward public infr…
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Ward 7 residents pepper Little Rock mayor with questions about sales tax proposal
Residents in Little Rock's Ward 7 spoke up about public infrastructure concerns at a sales tax referendum meeting with Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on Monday.
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Subscriber ExclusivePublic relations firm to aid North Little Rock School District
The North Little Rock School Board voted Thursday to hire the Woodberry Associates public relations firm of Washington, D.C., amid parent and teacher pushback …
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Little Rock's Ward 1 residents tell mayor tax concerns
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. led a discussion with residents in Ward 1 on Wednesday about his proposed temporary sales-tax increase that voters would see …
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Student with gun in North Little Rock elementary school was 9-year-old fourth grader, police say
A student who was found with a gun at Amboy Elementary School in North Little Rock on Monday was a 9-year-old fourth-grader, according to a North Little Rock p…
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North Little Rock School District: Gun found on student at Amboy Elementary Monday
A student was found in possession of an unloaded handgun at Amboy Elementary School in the North Little Rock School District on the first day of classes Monday…
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Ward 4 crowd airs concerns on sales taxes
Residents of Ward 4 in the city of Little Rock voiced concerns about Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s potential sales-tax referendum during a community meeting at Unita…
