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Free Tree Friday scheduled for this week

Wednesday, April 10 by Rick Walker

April is the month for Arbor Day and Earth Day and with that in mind, the Jefferson County Extension Service with other partners are encouraging citizens to plant trees. This Friday, they will be handing out free seedlings to make it even more convenient.... Read More.

Tink Hence to pitch in front of family and friends tomorrow night

Thursday, April 4 by Rick Walker

Former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence will be the opening day starter for the Springfield Cardinals on Friday at Dickey-Stephens Park in Little Rock when they take on the Arkansas Travelers. Tink is in his second season of Double A baseball and had an... Read More.

Arkansas roads ranked near the bottom in the U.S.

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

When you hop behind the wheel of your car in the Natural State, you will be traveling on some of the worst roads in the country. Consumer Affairs says Arkansas roads are the ninth worst in the U.S. The survey looked at fatalities per... Read More.

Song on new Beyonce’ album has Little Rock ties

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

When superstar Beyonce' recorded her new album "Cowboy Carter", she included a cover of the Beatles great song "Blackbird". The song, originally released in 1968, was written by the band when they were studying Transcedental Meditation in India, and while the band was in... Read More.

Skyrocketing egg prices or even shortages could be coming

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

The largest producer of eggs in the U.S. said it is shutting down production temporarily after bird flu was discovered in chickens in both it's Texas and Michigan plants. Cal-Maine Foods, based in Mississippi said almost 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets had... Read More.

Sheridan makes preparations ahead of Solar Eclipse

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

As the Great Solar Eclipse is just days away, many cities in the Deltaplex are making plans to handle what could be a big increase in traffic and visitors. Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin says they have been proactive as well

Legendary rock bands Heart and Cheap Trick coming to Simmons Bank Arena

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

Two bands who have found their way into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame will be headed to North Little Rock this fall.Heart and Cheap Trick will roll into Simmons Bank Arena on Saturday, October 12th. The tour, called The Royal Flush will... Read More.

Fells scores big win

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

Political newcomer William Fells, who has spent the last four years working with Mayor Shirley Washington is headed to the Pine Bluff City Council. Fells defeated Glen Brown, Sr. in the Tuesday election to represent Ward 3. He joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex... Read More.

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Entergy Arkansas customers will see rate decrease

Friday, March 29 by Rick Walker

Entergy Arkansas has announced that customers in the state will notice a $10 decrease in their bills next month. The decrease is due to their low cost power generation portfolio and reduced gas prices over the last year. The average customer using 1,000 kilowatt... Read More.

Dollar Tree to raise prices again

Friday, March 29 by Rick Walker

Shoppers at Dollar Tree stores nationwide may be getting sticker shock. The chain is expected to once again raise the maximum price on items from $5 to $7 dollars. They announced in their latest earnings report that they will be adding hundreds of new... Read More.

Arkansas Attorney General looks to stop student loan forgiveness

Friday, March 29 by Rick Walker

Attorney General Tim Griffin says he will sue the Biden Administration to stop student loan forgiveness in the state. President Biden is scheduled to provide $5.8 billion in debt relief to 77,000 borrowers who have entered public service. Griffin said Arkansas "was part of... Read More.

Former Astronaut coming to Arkansas for Solar Eclipse

Friday, March 29 by Rick Walker

Mike Massimino, a veteran of two space shuttle missions and four spacewalks, will be in Russellville for the Eclipse on April 8th. Massimino is also well known for his numerous appearances on the hit tv show "Big Bang Theory". He will be making several... Read More.