Little Rock Historic District Commission To Receive NAPC’s Commission Excellence Award

Little Rock earned this award in the category of Best Practices in Technology for creating the city’s Historic Sites Web Application.

Hiland Dairy Dollar Week Set For July 26-31 At Little Rock Zoo

Daily admissions will be $1 and parking will be free.

Little Rock Provides Tool Kit To Help Educate Group & Businesses About Social Distancing, Mask Wearing

Information is available in both English and Spanish.

City Of Little Rock Encourages Engagement For Development Of Community Schools Model

Town hall meetings are set for July 23 and 30.

Little Rock Zoo Reopens July 11 With Safety Protocols To Prevent Coronavirus Spread

The zoo was temporarily closed when an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

CALS Publishes Book On “Outspoken” Arkansas Judge

Olly Neal was the state's first black district prosecuting attorney.

Central Arkansas Library System Hires Liaisons To Strengthen Community Connections

CALS is working to increase outreach to Latinx and African American population.

Central Arkansas Library System Adds Juneteenth To Official Holiday Schedule, Effective in 2021

Officials are also talking about future programs to engage more people of color and those from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.

City Reminds Little Rock Residents To Keep Covered, Keep Their Distance While Visiting Public Spaces

Mayor Scott says COVID-19 is still a very real threat even as businesses and attractions move toward operating with increased capacity.

The Little Rock Zoo Announces Its Reopening With Exclusive Preview Days To Thank Members

The general public is invited back on June 29.

Application Opens For Second Round Of Small Business Emergency Assistance Loans

Little Rock residents can apply via the city's website.

Little Rock Virtual Court To Hear 500-Plus Traffic Cases On Wednesday

Some people will be permitted to “appear” by telephone only, but court officials stress that use of videoconferencing is preferable.

Central Arkansas Library System Teams With Legal Experts To Put Virtual Sessions On Program Docket

Disaster-related legal aid for both the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2019 flood will be available for free every other Monday.

Little Rock Coronavirus Meal Program To Expand

Beginning June 1, additional locations will serve as meal distribution sites through the summer.

Little Rock Grab And Go Meal Locations And Schedule Announced

No lunches or dinners will be distributed on Memorial Day, but beneficiaries may pick up meals for multiple days the Saturday before.

Little Rock Solid Waste Collection Crews Are Now At Near-Normal Staffing Levels

Yard waste collection could be back to its regular schedule by the first week of June.

Little Rock Mayor Announces Three New Initiatives To Help Fight Coronavirus

Drive-thru testing, masks and emergency relief offered

Walmart Opens First Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Site In Little Rock Monday

The site is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to test those exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and all health care providers and first responders.

Little Rock City Reminds Residents Of Participation Procedure For Virtual Board Meetings

Residents should include, in either the email or phone message, the agenda item number about which they wish to speak.

Little Rock City To Open Solid Waste Facility For Free Disposal Of Yard Waste

The new service begins April 20 and will last through the modified work schedule of the coronavirus crisis, Honeywell said.

Little Rock Boyle Park Added To List Of Closures For Easter Weekend

Also closing at 12 a.m. Friday are Remmel Park, Barton Park and the Murray Park pavilion and sand volleyball court areas.

Little Rock Distribution Locations For Meals During School Closure

Below are the locations where meals may be picked up for week of April 13-19, 2020. An online map can be found at littlerock.gov/covid19.

Little Rock Awarded Nearly $2 Million In Federal Grants For Coronavirus

The City of Little Rock has been awarded nearly $2 million in federal grants to assist with the City’s COVID-19 crisis response.

Little Rock Mayor To Hold Virtual Town Hall

On Friday, April 10, 2020 at noon Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. will hold a 30-minute virtual town hall discussion to answer residents’ questions.

Coronavirus: Little Rock Officials Give March 17 Update On COVID-19 Response

Little Rock business owners "should look into the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program from the Small Business Administration."

Little Rock Has 1st Community Transmission Of Coronavirus

Three Little Rock district courts announced on Friday a modification of operations due to the COVID-19 health crisis.

Little Rock Parks & Recreation Awarded $750,000 For Western Hills Renovations

Little Rock is one of 18 cities in the country to receive a grant from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership.

City Of Little Rock Warming Centers Open Wednesday

The City of Little Rock wants to remind residents that four community centers are open to serve those in need of shelter.

Woman Texted ‘Dad’ Daily Since Death 4 Years Ago, Then Got Reply

A man who had been reading an Arkansas woman’s text messages to her deceased “dad” said they gave him the will to live.

‘Dead’ Deer Kills Arkansas Hunter

An Arkansas hunter shot a buck with a muzzleloader and thought it was dead, but when he approached the stag, it attacked and killed him.

Little Rock Announces New Court For Misdemeanor Offenders With Mental Illness

Little Rock District Court-Criminal Division announced on Thursday the creation of the Pulaski County Mental Health Court.

Little Rock Zoo Wants Kids’ Ideas

The Little Rock Zoo is looking for kids ages 7-12 to provide input for the Mayor’s Task Force on the Future of the Little Rock Zoo.

Little Rock Zoo Asks Public To Help Name Baby Orangutan

The Little Rock Zoo is asking the public to help choose a name for the new baby orangutan born to Berani and father Bandar on July 29, 2019.

Mayor, Zoo Foundation Announce Task Force To Plan Zoo's Future

The task force given the responsibility of planning the zoo's future as part of the Mayor's Revitalize, Reimagine, and Reinvest initiative.

Little Rock Seeks To Reimagine War Memorial, Hindman Golf Courses

On Thursday, the City of Little Rock began surveying residents about recreational use for both War Memorial and Hindman Golf Courses.

World Changers Kicks Off Week Of Volunteer Service In Little Rock

They will provide home repairs for elderly residents.

Parks & Rec Serving Free Meals During The Summer

Little Rock Parks & Recreation, as part of the BE MIGHTY program, will serve free breakfast & lunch to children under 18.

'Little Rock Nine': 60 Years Ago, Troops With Bayonets Had To Escort Black Teens To School

"Let 'em do what they want now. But they can't keep those soldiers here indefinitely and the minute they're gone, you'll see —"

More Than 30 Tons Of Ravioli Sold By Arkansas-Based Walmart Recalled Throughout U.S.

Beef wonton ravioli products were found not to have included milk allergen on the label, prompting the massive voluntary recall.