Breaking NewsGov. Asa Hutchinson also claimed that stay at home orders in other states are an "illusion" due to the added exemptions. He called it a "recipe for confusion."2:50 PM CDT April 2, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark — In a press conference on Thursday afternoon, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the public's concern for a 'stay at home' order.The governor discussed the state's shut downs of gyms, salons, parks, and more. He said these measure exceed some of the measures that have been taken in other states.Hutchinson brought out a graph during the conference, showing from two weeks...…Breaking NewsGov. Asa Hutchinson also claimed that stay at home orders in other states are an "illusion" due to the added exemptions. He called it a "recipe for confusion."2:50 PM CDT April 2, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark — In a press conference on Thursday afternoon, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the public's concern for a 'stay at home' order.The governor discussed the state's shut downs of gyms, salons, parks, and more. He said these measure exceed some of the measures that have been taken in other states.Hutchinson brought out a graph during the conference, showing from two weeks...WW…

Breaking NewsPines Mall closed its doors for good Sunday after struggling for years.10:46 PM CDT June 14, 2020PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Pines Mall closed its doors for good Sunday after struggling for years. Owner Judy Vu said she’s foreclosing and giving it back to the bank. “We’ve been in the mall, I would think now, going on our fourth year,” Richard Anderson with Anderson’s Taekwondo said.This is the last year Anderson’s Taekwondo will be in the Pines Mall.Students and staff dragged their equipment through the now-vacant building on the mall’s last day of operation.RELATED:“The...…Breaking NewsPines Mall closed its doors for good Sunday after struggling for years.10:46 PM CDT June 14, 2020PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Pines Mall closed its doors for good Sunday after struggling for years. Owner Judy Vu said she’s foreclosing and giving it back to the bank. “We’ve been in the mall, I would think now, going on our fourth year,” Richard Anderson with Anderson’s Taekwondo said.This is the last year Anderson’s Taekwondo will be in the Pines Mall.Students and staff dragged their equipment through the now-vacant building on the mall’s last day of operation.RELATED:“The...WW…

Breaking NewsThe announcement comes after Gov. Hutchinson announced the total positive cases in Arkansas were up to 523, with 31 in Garland County.4:57 PM CDT March 31, 2020HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Oaklawn Racing & Gaming announced Tuesday afternoon that it is extending closing the casino until April 30 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The announcement comes after it was announced by Governor Asa Hutchinson in a press conference Tuesday that the total positive cases in Arkansas were up to 523, with 31 being in Garland County.Oaklawn said the closure includes the Silks Bar and Grill, Bistro 2705...…Breaking NewsThe announcement comes after Gov. Hutchinson announced the total positive cases in Arkansas were up to 523, with 31 in Garland County.4:57 PM CDT March 31, 2020HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Oaklawn Racing & Gaming announced Tuesday afternoon that it is extending closing the casino until April 30 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The announcement comes after it was announced by Governor Asa Hutchinson in a press conference Tuesday that the total positive cases in Arkansas were up to 523, with 31 being in Garland County.Oaklawn said the closure includes the Silks Bar and Grill, Bistro 2705...WW…

Breaking NewsAs businesses begin to reopen, many are afraid to return to work because of the virus. Can this fear lead to you being fired?10:20 PM CDT May 15, 2020ARKANSAS, USA — As things begin reopening, a lot of people have expressed concern about going back to work.So, what rights do you and your boss have when it comes to making your decision to return to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic? RELATED:A THV11 viewer reached out to us, saying his job was reopening and his boss told him it was time for him to report to work. The problem is... he feels it's too early. He was...…Breaking NewsAs businesses begin to reopen, many are afraid to return to work because of the virus. Can this fear lead to you being fired?10:20 PM CDT May 15, 2020ARKANSAS, USA — As things begin reopening, a lot of people have expressed concern about going back to work.So, what rights do you and your boss have when it comes to making your decision to return to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic? RELATED:A THV11 viewer reached out to us, saying his job was reopening and his boss told him it was time for him to report to work. The problem is... he feels it's too early. He was...WW…

Breaking NewsThe superintendent of the Little Rock School District sent an email Sunday in response to the Little Rock Education Association moving to not attend in-person class.7:59 PM CDT September 27, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mike Poore, the superintendent of the Little Rock School District sent an email Sunday in response to the Little Rock Education Association moving to not attend in-person classes citing coronavirus concerns.The LREA has since voted to call-off the action after disciplinary action was issued to the 69 teachers in the district who sent in the letters."As we have stated...…Breaking NewsThe superintendent of the Little Rock School District sent an email Sunday in response to the Little Rock Education Association moving to not attend in-person class.7:59 PM CDT September 27, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mike Poore, the superintendent of the Little Rock School District sent an email Sunday in response to the Little Rock Education Association moving to not attend in-person classes citing coronavirus concerns.The LREA has since voted to call-off the action after disciplinary action was issued to the 69 teachers in the district who sent in the letters."As we have stated...WW…

Breaking NewsThe school board member made the controversial statement during a board meeting on how to re-open schools during the coronavirus pandemic.2:52 PM CDT July 22, 2020RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas — A school board member for the Russellville School District is facing criticism on social media after he said has been trying to get his kids to contract coronavirus before school starts.Jeff Carter, who is the school board secretary, made the comments Tuesday night at a board meeting during a discussion on the district's plan to re-open for the fall semester.In the video posted to the , Carter...…Breaking NewsThe school board member made the controversial statement during a board meeting on how to re-open schools during the coronavirus pandemic.2:52 PM CDT July 22, 2020RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas — A school board member for the Russellville School District is facing criticism on social media after he said has been trying to get his kids to contract coronavirus before school starts.Jeff Carter, who is the school board secretary, made the comments Tuesday night at a board meeting during a discussion on the district's plan to re-open for the fall semester.In the video posted to the , Carter...WW…

Breaking NewsPresident Trump spoke out after an attempt Monday night to bring down a statue near the White House of Andrew Jackson, one of Trump's favorite presidents.1:04 PM CDT June 24, 2020WASHINGTON — As America grapples with racism in its past, President Donald Trump lined up squarely Tuesday with those who argue that the pendulum has swung too far in favor of removing statues and other symbols of that flawed history, saying mistakes will be repeated if not learned from and understood.Trump's campaign also sees the divide over this latest cultural flash point as a way to boost the...…Breaking NewsPresident Trump spoke out after an attempt Monday night to bring down a statue near the White House of Andrew Jackson, one of Trump's favorite presidents.1:04 PM CDT June 24, 2020WASHINGTON — As America grapples with racism in its past, President Donald Trump lined up squarely Tuesday with those who argue that the pendulum has swung too far in favor of removing statues and other symbols of that flawed history, saying mistakes will be repeated if not learned from and understood.Trump's campaign also sees the divide over this latest cultural flash point as a way to boost the...WW…

Breaking News"I am nervous. I'm not terrified, but I'm certainly nervous and I'm fully aware of the risk I'm assuming when I step into that classroom next week."10:40 PM CST January 1, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The current surge in COVID-19 cases is the exact reason some Arkansas teachers are concerned about heading back into the building on Monday morning. Fourth grade teacher Brooke Buckley said it's scary to think about."I am nervous. I'm not terrified, but I'm certainly nervous and I'm fully aware of the risk I'm assuming when I step into that classroom next week," she...…Breaking News"I am nervous. I'm not terrified, but I'm certainly nervous and I'm fully aware of the risk I'm assuming when I step into that classroom next week."10:40 PM CST January 1, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The current surge in COVID-19 cases is the exact reason some Arkansas teachers are concerned about heading back into the building on Monday morning. Fourth grade teacher Brooke Buckley said it's scary to think about."I am nervous. I'm not terrified, but I'm certainly nervous and I'm fully aware of the risk I'm assuming when I step into that classroom next week," she...WW…

Breaking NewsMarijuana is a drug that is legal in many states but is now the exact reason thousands of men and women are still locked behind bars in Arkansas.10:25 PM CST November 11, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Marijuana is a drug that is legal in many states but is now the exact reason thousands of men and women are still locked behind bars in Arkansas.And those laws surrounding marijuana arrests in the state disproportionately impact communities of color.While some people are fighting to change those laws, others are refusing to budge."Whether you had one marijuana cigarette, or an ounce...…Breaking NewsMarijuana is a drug that is legal in many states but is now the exact reason thousands of men and women are still locked behind bars in Arkansas.10:25 PM CST November 11, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Marijuana is a drug that is legal in many states but is now the exact reason thousands of men and women are still locked behind bars in Arkansas.And those laws surrounding marijuana arrests in the state disproportionately impact communities of color.While some people are fighting to change those laws, others are refusing to budge."Whether you had one marijuana cigarette, or an ounce...WW…

Breaking NewsGov. Hutchinson announced that casinos in the state will be able reopen with limited capacity on May 181:52 PM CDT May 7, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday during a press conference that the three casinos in Arkansas would be able to reopen at one-third capacity.Hutchinson announced the casinos reopen plan as part of his phase one plan to reopen the state during the coronavirus pandemic.Hutchinson said Dr. Nate Smith with the Arkansas Department of Health is developing the strict social distancing requirements. That guidance should be released...…Breaking NewsGov. Hutchinson announced that casinos in the state will be able reopen with limited capacity on May 181:52 PM CDT May 7, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday during a press conference that the three casinos in Arkansas would be able to reopen at one-third capacity.Hutchinson announced the casinos reopen plan as part of his phase one plan to reopen the state during the coronavirus pandemic.Hutchinson said Dr. Nate Smith with the Arkansas Department of Health is developing the strict social distancing requirements. That guidance should be released...WW…