Posted: Aug 4, 2020 / 09:39 AM CDTUpdated: Aug 4, 2020 / 07:54 PM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Tuesday Arkansans experiencing mental health issues or stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic can receive immediate help 24 hours a day through the AR-Connect program with no out-of-pocket cost to the patient.Officials say the program began in May.It offers the opportunity to talk to a trained medical professional by phone or live video for anyone dealing with anxiety, depression and substance abuse or discomfort stemming from the...…Posted: Aug 4, 2020 / 09:39 AM CDTUpdated: Aug 4, 2020 / 07:54 PM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Tuesday Arkansans experiencing mental health issues or stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic can receive immediate help 24 hours a day through the AR-Connect program with no out-of-pocket cost to the patient.Officials say the program began in May.It offers the opportunity to talk to a trained medical professional by phone or live video for anyone dealing with anxiety, depression and substance abuse or discomfort stemming from the...WW…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— A mom in Little Rock hopes people will think twice after she says her son was racially profiled.Sharon Buffington, the boy’s mother, says it happened Saturday in a Chenal neighborhood called ‘The Village of Wellington.’Buffington says her son, Chase Buffington, 15, had just gotten his learner’s permit. She had Chase start driving in a nearby church parking lot and once he felt confident, transitioned him to the road.“It just so happened there was a residential neighborhood right across from where we were practicing,” said Buffington.Buffington says her son immediately...…LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— A mom in Little Rock hopes people will think twice after she says her son was racially profiled.Sharon Buffington, the boy’s mother, says it happened Saturday in a Chenal neighborhood called ‘The Village of Wellington.’Buffington says her son, Chase Buffington, 15, had just gotten his learner’s permit. She had Chase start driving in a nearby church parking lot and once he felt confident, transitioned him to the road.“It just so happened there was a residential neighborhood right across from where we were practicing,” said Buffington.Buffington says her son immediately...WW…

Posted: Aug 13, 2020 / 10:10 AM CDTUpdated: Aug 13, 2020 / 10:47 AM CDTCONWAY, Ark. – The Southland Conference Board of Directors has determined that league competition in the sports of football, volleyball, women’s soccer and cross country will be postponed from the fall semester.This impacts the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. However, the conference said institutions may choose to participate in limited fall competition.Officials are also exploring competition events in the spring semester“After thoughtful consideration, the Southland Conference Board of Directors reached...…Posted: Aug 13, 2020 / 10:10 AM CDTUpdated: Aug 13, 2020 / 10:47 AM CDTCONWAY, Ark. – The Southland Conference Board of Directors has determined that league competition in the sports of football, volleyball, women’s soccer and cross country will be postponed from the fall semester.This impacts the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. However, the conference said institutions may choose to participate in limited fall competition.Officials are also exploring competition events in the spring semester“After thoughtful consideration, the Southland Conference Board of Directors reached...WW…

Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 04:26 PM CDTUpdated: Jun 24, 2020 / 07:21 AM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the Pulaski County Circuit Court to require no-excuse absentee voting in the November election.The lawsuit was filed by Janet Baker, Olly Neal and Susan Inman.The defendant in the lawsuit is Secretary of State John Thurston.According to the lawsuit filed, Baker is a 75-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Neal is a  78-year-old man with asthma and diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. According to the filing, Inman is healthy and wants...…Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 04:26 PM CDTUpdated: Jun 24, 2020 / 07:21 AM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the Pulaski County Circuit Court to require no-excuse absentee voting in the November election.The lawsuit was filed by Janet Baker, Olly Neal and Susan Inman.The defendant in the lawsuit is Secretary of State John Thurston.According to the lawsuit filed, Baker is a 75-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Neal is a  78-year-old man with asthma and diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. According to the filing, Inman is healthy and wants...WW…

Posted: Jun 25, 2020 / 10:11 PM CDTUpdated: Jun 26, 2020 / 09:48 AM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News Release) — Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston released the following statement Thursday night on absentee ballots in November because of COVID-19:As Secretary of State and Chief Election Officer for the State of Arkansas, I have been receiving many questions and have listened to the many concerns of the citizens of Arkansas as to the upcoming November election. We are fortunate in Arkansas that we have in place the means by which registered voters may request an absentee ballot. According...…Posted: Jun 25, 2020 / 10:11 PM CDTUpdated: Jun 26, 2020 / 09:48 AM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News Release) — Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston released the following statement Thursday night on absentee ballots in November because of COVID-19:As Secretary of State and Chief Election Officer for the State of Arkansas, I have been receiving many questions and have listened to the many concerns of the citizens of Arkansas as to the upcoming November election. We are fortunate in Arkansas that we have in place the means by which registered voters may request an absentee ballot. According...WW…

Posted: Feb 9, 2021 / 12:43 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 9, 2021 / 12:43 PM CST() — The “QAnon Shaman” who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is apologizing for his actions as he speaks out for the first time since his arrest last month.“I deeply regret and am very sorry I entered into the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021. I should not have been there. Period,” Jacob Chansley, also known as Jake Angeli, said in the statement.“I was wrong. Period,” the statement said.“I am sorry for having aroused fear in the hearts of...…Posted: Feb 9, 2021 / 12:43 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 9, 2021 / 12:43 PM CST() — The “QAnon Shaman” who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is apologizing for his actions as he speaks out for the first time since his arrest last month.“I deeply regret and am very sorry I entered into the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021. I should not have been there. Period,” Jacob Chansley, also known as Jake Angeli, said in the statement.“I was wrong. Period,” the statement said.“I am sorry for having aroused fear in the hearts of...WW…

Posted: Jul 24, 2020 / 07:41 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 27, 2020 / 09:06 AM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. –The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced today that several people have stated they may have recieved packages containing sees that appear they may have come from China.They say these seeds are unknown and could be an invasive plant sent from China.The packages came via mail and had Chines writing on them.The Arkansas Department of Agriculture asks that you please do not plant these seeds. They encourage anyone who has received unsolicited seeds in the mail that appears to have Chinese origin...…Posted: Jul 24, 2020 / 07:41 PM CDTUpdated: Jul 27, 2020 / 09:06 AM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. –The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced today that several people have stated they may have recieved packages containing sees that appear they may have come from China.They say these seeds are unknown and could be an invasive plant sent from China.The packages came via mail and had Chines writing on them.The Arkansas Department of Agriculture asks that you please do not plant these seeds. They encourage anyone who has received unsolicited seeds in the mail that appears to have Chinese origin...WW…

Posted: Apr 1, 2020 / 06:31 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 2, 2020 / 06:33 AM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Somebody damaged historic native american drawings at Petit Jean Mountain.These pictures shows names several people scratched into the walls at Rock House cave.The cave is known for its pictographs, drawn by Native Americans thousands of years ago.Don Higgins regularly goes to the park to check for damage and he says this can’t happen again.“Once those scratches go across the sandstone, it’s pretty much done. The damage is there and there’s no getting rid of it, and it’s a beautiful piece of art that...…Posted: Apr 1, 2020 / 06:31 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 2, 2020 / 06:33 AM CDTLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Somebody damaged historic native american drawings at Petit Jean Mountain.These pictures shows names several people scratched into the walls at Rock House cave.The cave is known for its pictographs, drawn by Native Americans thousands of years ago.Don Higgins regularly goes to the park to check for damage and he says this can’t happen again.“Once those scratches go across the sandstone, it’s pretty much done. The damage is there and there’s no getting rid of it, and it’s a beautiful piece of art that...WW…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) –– The president of the Northwest Arkansas Area Local American Postal Worker’s Union said new “cost-cutting” efforts by new postmaster general go against the core values of the post office.The postmaster general stated that employees will need to “adopt a different mindset” in order for the Postal Service to survive the coronavirus pandemic.New cost-cutting efforts include eliminating late-night trips and overtime. This means packages could be left undelivered overnight and delayed.“I don’t think any of us are happy with the changes we’re seeing coming,” Royce...…FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) –– The president of the Northwest Arkansas Area Local American Postal Worker’s Union said new “cost-cutting” efforts by new postmaster general go against the core values of the post office.The postmaster general stated that employees will need to “adopt a different mindset” in order for the Postal Service to survive the coronavirus pandemic.New cost-cutting efforts include eliminating late-night trips and overtime. This means packages could be left undelivered overnight and delayed.“I don’t think any of us are happy with the changes we’re seeing coming,” Royce...WW…

Posted: Apr 17, 2020 / 08:11 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 17, 2020 / 08:12 PM CDTUpdate (Friday, April 17, 8:00 p.m.)LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Thousands of Arkansans are still without power this evening as a result of severe weather Easter weekend.Right now there are more than 21,000 customers are still in the dark.Nearly all of those outages are in the south and southeast parts of the state. Thousands are working to restore power to those who are still without.Update (Friday, April 17, 6:30 p.m.)LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- There are 22,631 customers without power in Arkansas.According to PowerOutage.US, at least...…Posted: Apr 17, 2020 / 08:11 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 17, 2020 / 08:12 PM CDTUpdate (Friday, April 17, 8:00 p.m.)LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Thousands of Arkansans are still without power this evening as a result of severe weather Easter weekend.Right now there are more than 21,000 customers are still in the dark.Nearly all of those outages are in the south and southeast parts of the state. Thousands are working to restore power to those who are still without.Update (Friday, April 17, 6:30 p.m.)LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- There are 22,631 customers without power in Arkansas.According to PowerOutage.US, at least...WW…