Stephanie Sharp
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Little Rock, AR, United States
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Victory over Violence: A conversation between Black and blue lives, bridging the divide
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- In a time when racial tensions are so high and there are cries to defund the police, FOX16 put together a panel to have the difficult conversation about race in America. In a virtual town hall, called “Victory over Violence: A conversation between Black and blue lives, bridging the divide.” The panel examines what […] → Read More
Victory over Violence: A conversation between Black and blue lives, bridging the divide
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- In a time when racial tensions are so high and there are cries to defund the police, KARK put together a panel to have the difficult conversation about race in America. In a virtual town hall, called “Victory over Violence: A conversation between Black and blue lives, bridging the divide.” The panel examines what […] → Read More
Arkansas Commitment receives August Difference Makers Award
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- As school gets underway, many high school students are keeping their eyes on graduation and what happens after that. Arkansas Commitment is a non-profit that is helping students meet their goals. Arkansas Commitment has been selected to receive this month’s Rainwater, Holt & Sexton’s Difference Makers Award. “Our goal is to make […] → Read More
Arkansas Commitment receives August Difference Makers Award
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- As school gets underway, many high school students are keeping their eyes on graduation and what happens after that. Arkansas Commitment is a non-profit that is helping students meet their goals. Arkansas Commitment has been selected to receive this month’s Rainwater, Holt & Sexton’s Difference Makers Award. “Our goal is to make […] → Read More
Recycle Saline needs volunteers for trash clean up before Hurricane Laura
SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — A popular summer spot in Saline County is littered with trash. The county is now asking volunteers to help clean it up before several inches of rainfall on the area and the trash is washed downstream. Trash and litter are everywhere at 10-mile creek public use area. Recycle Saline is hoping […] → Read More
Arkansas School for the Deaf Ready for Learning plan
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Districts across the state have been preparing their Ready for Learning plan. The Arkansas School for the Deaf is preparing and the superintendent says they are ready. “We have been discussing our plans because they’re a little bit more complex than the other school districts,” superintendent Janet Dickenson said. Dickenson says […] → Read More
Pope County church revival tied to coronavirus cases
POPE COUNTY, Ark. – Coronavirus cases are rising in Pope County, specifically in the Dover and Hector communities. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, some people who attended a revival at Scottsville Word of Life Assembly were positive with COVID-19. According to ADH, they went to the revival prior to their diagnosis. Photos on […] → Read More
Pope County library easing parents into virtual new school year
POPE COUNTY, Ark. – As we inch closer to the new school year, the Pope County Library System is holding online programs that may help many parents opting for virtual learning this school year. Kristin Pearson with PCLS has organized guest speakers to help ease parents into a new way of learning. “I’m really honored […] → Read More
COVID isolation building built at Cleveland County School District
RISON, Ark. – In less than two weeks Arkansas public schools will open back up. This year school will look a lot different amid a global pandemic. The Cleveland County School District has built an isolation nurses station for students showing COVID-19 symptoms. Superintendent Craig Dupuy says he and his staff have been working to […] → Read More
Arkansas State University Moutain Home moves start date to Aug. 24
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Arkansas State University Mountain Home has announced they will be moving their start date to August 24. To see more information on dates for the University click the document below. → Read More
Little Rock Learning Pods becoming increasingly popular
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As we approach the new school year families in Arkansas are exploring other options than in-class learning. There is a growing trend called “Learning Pods.” It’s made up of small groups, similar aged kids learning together and socializing at home. Chelsea Hudspeth is a mom of three. She is one of […] → Read More
Little Rock Learning Pods becoming increasingly popular
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As we approach the new school year families in Arkansas are exploring other options than in-class learning. There is a growing trend called “Learning Pods.” It’s made up of small groups, similar aged kids learning together and socializing at home. Chelsea Hudspeth is a mom of three. She is one of […] → Read More
Group pushing for safe school return
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A group of teachers and parents are asking for more transparency when it comes to opening school in the fall. Districts across the state are preparing for the next school year like never before because of the pandemic. They are releasing plans, and updated plans, on what the classroom will look […] → Read More
Group pushing for safe school return
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A group of teachers and parents are asking for more transparency when it comes to opening school in the fall. Districts across the state are preparing for the next school year like never before because of the pandemic. They are releasing plans, and updated plans, on what the classroom will look […] → Read More
Tendaji Community Development Corporation receives Difference Makers Award
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A nonprofit in Little Rock is working with youth and fostering strong communities. Tendaji Community Development Corporation has various different programs. The nonprofit is gett… → Read More
Tendaji Community Development Corporation receives Difference Makers Award
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- A nonprofit in Little Rock is working with youth and fostering strong communities. Tendaji Community Development Corporation has various different programs. The nonprofit is getting the Rainwater, Holt & Sexton Difference Makers Award. “Tendaji is Swahili for making things happen,” says Shelia Hayes, Tendaji CDC Educational Services Director. Tendaji Community Development… → Read More
Russellville to host race relations town hall
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The City of Russellville will host a race relations town hall. People representing different minority groups will be on a panel taking questions from the community. “To me, it’s going to be a learning experience. Obviously I don’t have the answers and I don’t understand the issues,” Russellville Mayor Richard Harris said. […] → Read More
104-year-old Yell County woman beats COVID-19
DANVILLE, Ark. – A 104-year-old from Danville at home after surviving COVID-19. Age is just a number for Rheba Eddy. At 104-years-old she is not letting anything stop her, not even the pandemic. “The best treatment she got was from herself,” her physician Dr. Philip Tippin said. Dr. Tippin says she was at Chambers Memorial […] → Read More
Mayflower School District prepares for school year with low internet access
MAYFLOWER, Ark. – Schools are preparing for the fall while also confronting COVID-19. Even though the Mayflower School District is between Little Rock and Conway, the district still has a problem when it comes to high-speed internet. A lot of students who live in rural areas don’t have it. Some parents have the option to […] → Read More
UPDATE: Homicide in Little Rock, police investigating
UPDATE: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Police have confirmed this as a homicide. They are investigating the homicide and still ask that you avoid the area if possible. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Officers responded to the area of Roosevelt and Brown for a possible deceased body located behind a building. Homicide Detectives have been requested to […] → Read More