Posted: Apr 1, 2020 / 08:42 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 1, 2020 / 08:42 PM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) — Arkansas is the only southern state that does not have a stay at home order in any counties.We are one of five states that has not yet taken the leap.“People have been cooped up now and they are wanting to get out. They they’re outside so they will be okay,” said Connie Taylor, LR neighbor. Early Wednesday afternoon, dog parks, fishing ponds and walking trails are packed with people.“People are just right on top of each other, you’re not six feet apart.,” said Taylor.Connie Taylor who...…Posted: Apr 1, 2020 / 08:42 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 1, 2020 / 08:42 PM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) — Arkansas is the only southern state that does not have a stay at home order in any counties.We are one of five states that has not yet taken the leap.“People have been cooped up now and they are wanting to get out. They they’re outside so they will be okay,” said Connie Taylor, LR neighbor. Early Wednesday afternoon, dog parks, fishing ponds and walking trails are packed with people.“People are just right on top of each other, you’re not six feet apart.,” said Taylor.Connie Taylor who...WW…

Posted: Jul 10, 2020 / 08:06 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 10, 2020 / 08:06 PM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- As the number of COVID cases are rolling in, that means more people are being tested in the natural state.Governor Asa Hutchinson has spoken about the delay in test results several times, saying it’s concerning.“I was scared,” said Amber Adame, waited five days for results.As hundreds of positive COVID-19 cases pop up every day, the chances of getting exposed seem to be everywhere. “I was potentially exposed through a friend and as soon as she told me she was positive I ran to get tested,” said...…Posted: Jul 10, 2020 / 08:06 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 10, 2020 / 08:06 PM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- As the number of COVID cases are rolling in, that means more people are being tested in the natural state.Governor Asa Hutchinson has spoken about the delay in test results several times, saying it’s concerning.“I was scared,” said Amber Adame, waited five days for results.As hundreds of positive COVID-19 cases pop up every day, the chances of getting exposed seem to be everywhere. “I was potentially exposed through a friend and as soon as she told me she was positive I ran to get tested,” said...WW…

Posted: Jul 21, 2020 / 09:10 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 22, 2020 / 09:40 AM CDTBRYANT, Ark.- Last week, we brought you a story about a Bryant Firefighter who was fired over a controversial Facebook post.The mayor called the post racist and inappropriate then fired the man within hours.At the time of the original story, we did reach out to Kyle Robertson for interview, but he declined.On Tuesday, he decided to share his side.“If this offended you in any way, that is not what it was meant for and I do apologize for that,” said Kyle Robertson, Former Bryant Firefighter.Kyle Robertson was fired for...…Posted: Jul 21, 2020 / 09:10 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 22, 2020 / 09:40 AM CDTBRYANT, Ark.- Last week, we brought you a story about a Bryant Firefighter who was fired over a controversial Facebook post.The mayor called the post racist and inappropriate then fired the man within hours.At the time of the original story, we did reach out to Kyle Robertson for interview, but he declined.On Tuesday, he decided to share his side.“If this offended you in any way, that is not what it was meant for and I do apologize for that,” said Kyle Robertson, Former Bryant Firefighter.Kyle Robertson was fired for...WW…

Posted: Aug 12, 2020 / 09:11 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 12, 2020 / 10:14 PM CDTPULASKI COUNTY, Ark.- It may only be August but many people are looking ahead to the upcoming election.While the number of absentee ballots is expected to skyrocket this year, we still need people to work the polls.In the past, a majority of poll workers are over the age of 60 and Pulaski County Elections office said it’s having a hard time finding people who feel safe enough to work.“We live in a different world than we previously did and we need to start this process earlier,” said Bryan Poe, Director of Elections.The...…Posted: Aug 12, 2020 / 09:11 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 12, 2020 / 10:14 PM CDTPULASKI COUNTY, Ark.- It may only be August but many people are looking ahead to the upcoming election.While the number of absentee ballots is expected to skyrocket this year, we still need people to work the polls.In the past, a majority of poll workers are over the age of 60 and Pulaski County Elections office said it’s having a hard time finding people who feel safe enough to work.“We live in a different world than we previously did and we need to start this process earlier,” said Bryan Poe, Director of Elections.The...WW…

Posted: Apr 17, 2020 / 04:53 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 22, 2020 / 08:08 AM CDTPINE BLUFF, Ark. — A steakhouse in Pine Bluff found themselves at the receiving end of a kind gesture.​“Things have been barely getting by but we are making it. though,” said Allison Hall the General Manager at Colonial Steakhouse.​​Colonial Steakhouse in Pine Bluff got a tip they won’t soon forget.​​“We just started crying and thanking God because it came at a time that most of our staff really needed it,” said Hall.​​Allison Hall is the General Manager at the steakhouse, owned by her parents.​​Hall said regulars at the...…Posted: Apr 17, 2020 / 04:53 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 22, 2020 / 08:08 AM CDTPINE BLUFF, Ark. — A steakhouse in Pine Bluff found themselves at the receiving end of a kind gesture.​“Things have been barely getting by but we are making it. though,” said Allison Hall the General Manager at Colonial Steakhouse.​​Colonial Steakhouse in Pine Bluff got a tip they won’t soon forget.​​“We just started crying and thanking God because it came at a time that most of our staff really needed it,” said Hall.​​Allison Hall is the General Manager at the steakhouse, owned by her parents.​​Hall said regulars at the...WW…

Posted: Mar 9, 2021 / 06:09 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 10, 2021 / 03:01 PM CSTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A mother is calling for the termination of a kindergarten teacher after her child says he was forced to dig in the toilet with his bare hands.Ashley Murry said she was horrified when her 5-year-old told her what happened at school.“It’s degrading for a child so I don’t feel like any child should have to go through this,” said Ashley Murry, Mother of 5-year-old, “They basically made him go in the toilet and get his feces and the dirty tissue out of the toilet,” said Ashley.Ashley’s son is a...…Posted: Mar 9, 2021 / 06:09 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 10, 2021 / 03:01 PM CSTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A mother is calling for the termination of a kindergarten teacher after her child says he was forced to dig in the toilet with his bare hands.Ashley Murry said she was horrified when her 5-year-old told her what happened at school.“It’s degrading for a child so I don’t feel like any child should have to go through this,” said Ashley Murry, Mother of 5-year-old, “They basically made him go in the toilet and get his feces and the dirty tissue out of the toilet,” said Ashley.Ashley’s son is a...WW…

Posted: Mar 1, 2021 / 08:04 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 1, 2021 / 09:09 PM CSTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The water damage at the Museum of Discovery is much more substantial than anticipated.Originally the damage was estimated to be a couple hundred thousand, now it’s going to be more than a million.“That’s the thing about a flood, anyone who’s been through anything like that. Water just permeates everything,” said Kelley Bass, Museum of Discovery CEO.The beloved Museum of Discovery is almost unrecognizable as crews are dealing with the fall out of broken pipes.“They’re cleaning up, all the carpet is ripped...…Posted: Mar 1, 2021 / 08:04 PM CSTUpdated: Mar 1, 2021 / 09:09 PM CSTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The water damage at the Museum of Discovery is much more substantial than anticipated.Originally the damage was estimated to be a couple hundred thousand, now it’s going to be more than a million.“That’s the thing about a flood, anyone who’s been through anything like that. Water just permeates everything,” said Kelley Bass, Museum of Discovery CEO.The beloved Museum of Discovery is almost unrecognizable as crews are dealing with the fall out of broken pipes.“They’re cleaning up, all the carpet is ripped...WW…

Posted: Feb 9, 2021 / 06:42 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 9, 2021 / 06:42 PM CSTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A hacker tried to poison the water system in Florida. The attempt could have led to major illness or even fatalities in that community.We got an inside look at Central Arkansas Water to see if we are protected from hacks like this one.“It was troubling to us,” said Doug Shackelford, Director of Public Affairs and Communications Central Arkansas Water, “what happened in Florida was someone was able to get into their system remotely.”Doug Shackelford with CAW says remote access to the system was eliminated...…Posted: Feb 9, 2021 / 06:42 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 9, 2021 / 06:42 PM CSTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A hacker tried to poison the water system in Florida. The attempt could have led to major illness or even fatalities in that community.We got an inside look at Central Arkansas Water to see if we are protected from hacks like this one.“It was troubling to us,” said Doug Shackelford, Director of Public Affairs and Communications Central Arkansas Water, “what happened in Florida was someone was able to get into their system remotely.”Doug Shackelford with CAW says remote access to the system was eliminated...WW…

Posted: Jan 28, 2021 / 06:22 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 28, 2021 / 06:22 PM CSTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Food insecurity is just one of the outcomes we’ve seen from the pandemic.The Arkansas Foodbank said in 2020, they distributed 37 percent more food.To give you an idea of the impact, the foodbank had 602 mobile food distributions in 2020 compared to 51 in 2019.“Everything was so intense this year,” said Rhonda Sanders, CEO of Arkansas Foodbank.The Arkansas Foodbank saw the direct effect COVID-19 was having at dinner tables across Arkansas.“They had lost their jobs overnight and with that they still had...…Posted: Jan 28, 2021 / 06:22 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 28, 2021 / 06:22 PM CSTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Food insecurity is just one of the outcomes we’ve seen from the pandemic.The Arkansas Foodbank said in 2020, they distributed 37 percent more food.To give you an idea of the impact, the foodbank had 602 mobile food distributions in 2020 compared to 51 in 2019.“Everything was so intense this year,” said Rhonda Sanders, CEO of Arkansas Foodbank.The Arkansas Foodbank saw the direct effect COVID-19 was having at dinner tables across Arkansas.“They had lost their jobs overnight and with that they still had...WW…