Michael Esparza
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San Antonio, TX, United States
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Digital Original: UA-Little Rock to offer new bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The cybersecurity industry is facing a talent shortage prior to Covid-19. “This is something that is important and students can learn the fundamentals they need to transition into the agency,” says Philip Huff an assistant professor within the Department of Computer Sciences at UA-Little Rock. UA-Little Rock is introducing a new […] → Read More
Digital Original: UA-Little Rock to offer new bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The cybersecurity industry is facing a talent shortage prior to Covid-19. “This is something that is important and students can learn the fundamentals they need to transition into the agency,” says Philip Huff an assistant professor within the Department of Computer Sciences at UA-Little Rock. UA-Little Rock is introducing a new […] → Read More
North Little Rock planning commission votes against gas station proposal
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock planning commission voted unanimously against a gas station proposal near a Lakewood neighborhood. People who live in the area showed up to speak out against this project. More than a dozen of them lined up to speak about their concerns many of them say it would […] → Read More
Saracen Casino Resort host job fair
PINE BLUFF, ark. — The Saracen Casino Resort is hiring an additional two hundred people, and today there was a big turnout at a job fair to find employees. The resort held a food and beverage job fair. It’s looking to hire two hundred people for full and part time positions. The casino was looking […] → Read More
NLRPD looking for suspect involved in McCain Mall shooting
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Detectives have obtained warrants of arrest for Juwuan D. Jordan, 24, of North Little Rock, Arkansas for his involvement in the McCain Mall shooting. He currently has active warrants for Battery 1st Degree and Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons. Detectives are asking anyone that may have information regarding this […] → Read More
UALR to host discussions on race and ethnicity conflicts
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It is sometimes hard to talk about race but that’s exactly what UALR is doing tomorrow as a way to find solutions to the race and ethnicity conflicts within our city. Tough subjects on race will be up for discussion at this semester’s first open forum. Currently, there are two scheduled […] → Read More
Little Rock mother responds to I-530 shooting that killed a 19-year-old and injured others
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas State Police Special Agents continue to search for witnesses and examine evidence tied to an overnight shooting incident that occurred shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, on interstate just north of Woodson Lateral Road. Christie McKim of Little Rock, says she saw troopers as they responded to the call. […] → Read More
Little Rock mother responds to I-530 shooting that killed a 19-year-old and injured others
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas State Police Special Agents continue to search for witnesses and examine evidence tied to an overnight shooting incident that occurred shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, on interstate just north of Woodson Lateral Road. Christie McKim of Little Rock, says she saw troopers as they responded to the call. […] → Read More
Arkansas man sentenced for killing woman in Colorado, drove body in suitcase across country
GREELEY, Colo. — An Arkansas man has been arrested after admitting to killing a woman in Colorado in 2017. 26-year-old David Houston-Harvey was sentenced 35 years in a Colorado prison from a Weld County judge. According to a report from the District Attorney’s office, in May, the Grand Jury of Weld County indicted Houston-Harvey on […] → Read More
ATU announces preliminary fall 2020 enrollment figures
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Tech University has released preliminary enrollment figures for the fall 2020 semester following the 11th class day of its 111th session. The preliminary headcount enrollment at ATU for fall 2020 is 10,866. The university is serving 10,137 undergraduate students and 729 graduate students. To see the full news release click the file below. → Read More
Digital Original: 100,000 unsafe airbags on Arkansas roads
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A new Safety Alert says more 100-thousand unsafe airbags on Arkansas roads — that’s according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration —- and more alarming is that folks seem to be ignoring the recall letters sent by dealers. As Arkansas resident prepares to hit the road for labor day weekend […] → Read More
New high school education initiative transforming the way students learn
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — High school students in Central Arkansas are now among the first in the state to take part in a new education initiative that is transforming the very way they learn. Students in 10 Pulaski County Public High Schools are now taking part in a new model called Academies of Central Arkansas. […] → Read More
Friday night football amid COVID-19 in Arkansas
BAUXITE, Ark.— Friday night football is officially back for the fall. Highschools across central Arkansas took the field for the opening night ready to play for the first time this season. We caught up with fans at Bauxite Highschool who say things look a little differently this year amid the pandemic. “I’m glad that we […] → Read More
Digital Original: Red Cross reminding people to create emergency plan
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With tropical storm laura making its way inland, the local Red Cross is urging families to talk with their loved ones about creating an emergency plan. Lori Arnold is the Executive Director for the American Red Cross of Arkansas and says the organization has stayed busy this year with wildfires, hurricanes […] → Read More
UAMS receives $10.6 million federal grant to expand national proteomics resource
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Wednesday they received a $10.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In a news release sent Wednesday, UAMS officials say the grant will allow the university to expand its proteomics resource. Officials say the grant will establish the IDeA National […] → Read More
Surveillance Footage: Little Rock family wants help finding people who stolen items while away camping
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.: A local woman is concerned for her community after items from her front lawn were stolen while away for the weekend. “Just be aware of your surroundings,” says Stacey Carpenter. While away on a weekend camping trip, Carpenter says her home located off Reservoir Road in West Little Rock, had items stolen […] → Read More
Digital Original: Local non-profit provides H.S. students seeking jobs with skills and resources
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A free, career-focused center is offering high school students seeking employment a little hope despite these uncertain times. The Arkansas Employment Career Center in Little Rock is a non-profit that has been helping provide opportunities for both young and seasoned job seekers. “They just made me feel as though I was […] → Read More
PCSS District middle schoolers among first in the nation to have access to new learning resources
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Pulaski County Special School District will now be offering middle school students a different way to learn when they return to classes next week. “They have 360 degree videos and all kinds of different things that I think will be very engaging for them and will just allow them a […] → Read More
Arkansas Athletic Trainers’ Association releases statement on exertional heat stroke
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- On Monday, the Arkansas Athletic Trainers’ Association released the following statement on exertional heat stroke: Certain events should never happen in athletics. A bad outcome following exertional heat stroke (EHS) is one of those NEVER events but it remains one of the leading causes of death in athletes. According to research from […] → Read More
Digital Original: Local YouTube Star helps teachers and students prepare as they head back to school
CONWAY, Ark. – Many of us of already seen, used, or at least heard of online tools such as Google Classroom or Zoom. However, with updates continuously happening to these resources it can be cumbersome if you have to quickly learn how to use them for work or school. Coupled in a tech-driven climate that […] → Read More