Little Rock

Little Rock Tech Park Board To Pause Site Selection, Review Purpose

Nathan Vandiver — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:43:52 +0000

The Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board is putting off selection of a site for the city’s tech park in order to discuss the specific types of research businesses that might be attracted to it.

The main topic of discussion for the Little Rock Tech Park Board has focused on site selection, but at its meeting Wednesday, members began delving into the basic purpose for the park and whether they need to consider two sites rather than one.

Locals Say It's Dangerous To Walk Across South Main Street

Kezia Nanda — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:03:08 +0000

Little Rock officials are now focusing on South Main Street’s growth and the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists in that area.

All this month, officials are working to heighten awareness of the need to drivers to be safer. KUAR’s Kezia Nanda visited the South Main and 15th St. Intersection.

The corner of South Main and 15^th Street is where the Root Café, the Green Corner Store and Boulevard Bread are located.

Organization Serving Homeless Exceeds Its Fundraising Goal Of $3.8 Million

Kezia Nanda — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:11:40 +0000

A local organization serving the homeless met its fundraising goal just a day before its deadline of Wednesday, April 10.

Our House announced $4 million has been raised for construction of a new Children Center.

It will be used for childcare centers and after school programs for kids whose parents are working.

Suspect On The Run After Shooting A Man At Scott Hamilton Drive

Kezia Nanda — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:15:24 +0000

The suspect of a Sunday night’s shooting at Scott Hamilton Drive is still on the run.

The Little Rock Police Department says at around 10 p.m. officers found a Hispanic male laying outside a trailer home, the victim then died at UAMS hospital at around 2 a.m. Monday morning.

Sergeant Cassandra Davis, with the city’s police department, said, “The investigation is continuing. We are trying to develop suspect and look at the crime scene to determine exactly what occur there at 8510 Scott Hamilton Drive.”

You Can Be A Hero Today With The American Red Cross In Arkansas

Kezia Nanda — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:42:21 +0000

You don’t need a cape to be a hero.

Friday, April 5, is the Red Cross Hero Day.

The American Red Cross said anyone who donates or raises $1,000 during a campaign is a hero.

Take Your Dogs To Little Rock's New Unleashed Dog Park

Kezia Nanda — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:29:54 +0000

Starting Saturday, Little Rock will have a second dog park.

MacArthur Unleashed Dog Park, located between 9^th Street and Interstate 630, will hold its grand opening Saturday, March 30, at 12:40 p.m., rain or shine.

Leland Couch, with the Little Rock Parks & Recreation Department, said the park has various fun features that both small and large dogs will enjoy.

Free Performance By The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra This Friday

Kezia Nanda — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:16:51 +0000

Little Rock’s Robinson Center Music Hall, home of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, will undergo a renovation and be closed between June of 2014 until September of 2016.

The symphony is planning to use the Wally Allen Ballroom at the State House Convention Center as a substitute during the renovation.

McCain's Little Rock Appearance Postponed

Chris Hickey — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:34:04 +0000

Those who had hoped to attend a speaking event with John McCain for the Clinton School of Public Service this Friday will have to wait until April to see the U.S. Senator.

Friday Is The Warmest Day Of 2013 So Far

Kezia Nanda — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:33:23 +0000

The National Weather Service says Friday was the warmest day of the year so far in central Arkansas.

The temperature reached into the 80s.

Weather officials say in previous years at this time of March, the temperature was around 63.

UAMS Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Now Open For Women

Kezia Nanda — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:02:34 +0000

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently opened a psychiatric inpatient unit dedicated to women who experience trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, women are about twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression and to experience anxiety disorders.

Dr. Jeffrey Clothier, the Medical Director at the Psychiatric Research Institute at UAMS, said there is a special unit for pregnant women and women who recently gave birth.