Nearly every teenager experiences some highs and lows during high school and as parents, you are along for the emotional ups and downs of it all. In this edition of Family First, Joan Early finds out how parents at Bryant High School are keeping their families close as their teens start to move away.More>>
MAUMELLE - The middle school years can be challenging for both adolescents and their parents. Hormones, strong emotions, and adult issues can all add up to a lot of drama.More>>
Being a parent today means you often find yourself having adult conversations with your kids and at younger ages than you expect. Joan Early traveled to Carlisle to find out how parents there are having "the talk" on a variety of different topics.More>>
More than half of all American, preschool children have daily access to smartphones and tablets. Joan Early sat down with some preschool parents at Forest Park Elementary to find out how they manage that access to technology for their children and themselves.More>>
No parent wants their child to lie, but nearly every child does it at some point and some do it a lot more than others. So what can you do to encourage honesty in your kids? Joan Early sorts out the truth from the fiction in this edition of Family First.More>>
CONWAY - Just three months after the General Assembly voted to change the amount of money awarded to students in the state lottery scholarship program, a Conway college has agreed to make up the difference.More >>
CONWAY - Just three months after the General Assembly voted to change the amount of money awarded to students in the state lottery scholarship program, a Conway college has agreed to make up the difference.More >>
The State of Colorado is seeing an unintended consequence of legalizing marijuana for medicinal use - a jump in the number of children accidentally ingesting it.More >>
The State of Colorado is seeing an unintended consequence of legalizing marijuana for medicinal use - a jump in the number of children accidentally ingesting it.More >>
Neighborhood and city swimming pools around central Arkansas and the state opened for business over the Memorial Day holiday. A new study shows these bodies of water are not the greatest threat to ArkansasMore >>
What group is most at risk of drowning this summer, and where is such a tragedy most likely to happen? A new report issued by the CPSC takes a look.More >>
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - Don't let the fact that she's only one fool you; Kiya Stewart is a teeny weeny wheeler dealer who is constantly on her mom's cell phone. Raveen Cranford said, "she's a grown woman.More >>
Arkansas leads the nation in teenage pregnancy rates. The state's rate has dropped 16% since 2007, but there is a long way to go.More >>
The father of a special needs student says the Community School of Cleburne County abruptly ended their daughters program with almost no notice.More >>
The father of a special needs student says the Community School of Cleburne County abruptly ended their daughters program with almost no notice.More >>
It's a story we've been following for nearly two decades where a toddler beat the odds of living. Thursday was a special night for 18-year-old Chris Graham from Benton and his family: high school graduation. ItMore >>
As Chris made strides across the stage to receive his diploma, he's not only doing it for himself and his family, but also those fighting similar odds.More >>
It was a reunion 18 months in the making. Preschooler Aurora Allen thought news crews were visiting her school Wednesday to film her for being named Fair Park Early Childhood Center's student of theMore >>
Sgt. William Allen, who's been on a tour in South Korea for a year and half, surprised his daughter by returning home and surprising her. More >>
Congenital heart defects affect 8 out of every 1,000 newborns. Some of those defects can be missed. When Kristi Rosenbaum brought her son Kane home, he was perfectly quiet. In fact, for 11 days, allMore >>
Congenital heart defects affect 8 out of every 1,000 newborns. Some of those defects can be missed. When Kristi Rosenbaum brought her son Kane home, he was perfectly quiet. In fact, for 11 days, allMore >>
Teenagers may think they know everything, but according to one poll, less than a third of teens understand how credit card interest works. So how is this possible? The National Foundation for CreditMore >>
According to one poll, less than a third of teens understand how credit card interest works. John Shrewsbury, GenWealth financial planner, explains how to simplify teaching kids about cash.More >>
Three local non-profit organizations joined forces Saturday as they work to find loving homes for waiting children. "Walk for the Waiting" benefits the C.A.L.L., Immerse Arkansas and Project Zero. TheMore >>
Three local non-profit organizations are working to find loving homes for waiting children.More >>
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - First lady Michelle Obama has spoken passionately about the importance of education to the African-American community in a commencement address to more than 600 graduates of Bowie State University.More >>
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - First lady Michelle Obama has spoken passionately about the importance of education to the African-American community in a commencement address to more than 600 graduates of Bowie State University.More >>
A banquet held Thursday night celebrated single parent students who made a commitment to completing their education. A total of 29 students received the recognition. The Single Parent Scholarship isMore >>
A banquet held Thursday night celebrated single parent students who made a commitment to completing their education. A total of 29 students received the recognition. The Single Parent Scholarship isMore >>
(KATV) A Little Rock teenager is campaigning to put the brakes on the distracted driving epidemic. Gracie Stover has seen the heartache texting and driving can cause and wants to inspire teens to makeMore >>
A Little Rock teenager is campaigning to put the brakes on the distracted driving epidemic. Gracie Stover has seen the heartache texting and driving can cause and wants to inspire teens to make a life changing choice. She started out small, with bracelets for her school, but it has turned into something much larger."More >>
MORRILTON - Superintendent Dr. Annette Henderson said she is working with the city of Morrilton and Chief of Police Sonny Stover to secure a grant that would pay for a portion of the officer's salary for up to four years.More >>
MORRILTON - Superintendent Dr. Annette Henderson said she is working with the city of Morrilton and Chief of Police Sonny Stover to secure a grant that would pay for a portion of the officer's salary for up to four years.More >>
Fundraisers will hold a dinner and auction in June to raise money to buy a local boy a service dog to protect him from severe nut allergies. Cutter Morning Star Junior High cheerleaders will also joinMore >>
Fundraisers will hold a dinner and auction in June to raise money to buy a local boy a service dog to protect him from severe nut allergies.More >>
Four of the five UA system schools are asking the Board of Trustees to allow increases of around 5% or more. UALR and UAPB want to hike tuition by slightly less than 5%, and the Monticello and Fort SmithMore >>
Four of the five UA system schools are asking the Board of Trustees to allow increases of around 5% or more. UALR and UAPB want to hike tuition by slightly less than 5%, and the Monticello and Fort SmithMore >>
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Bring your child and primary vehicle to the southeast corner of McCain Mall (next to Firestone) between 9:00 and noon and certified safety seat technicians will be on hand for free. More >>
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Bring your child and primary vehicle to the southeast corner of McCain Mall (next to Firestone) between 9:00 and noon and certified safety seat technicians will be on hand for free. More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:58:43 GMT
(KATV) - Two new studies on a state funded pre-K program show Arkansas is beginning to shrink the gap between low-income children and other children. The Rutgers University study found Arkansas BetterMore >>
Two new studies on a state funded pre-K program show Arkansas is beginning to shrink the gap between low-income children and other children, but one advocacy group is unhappy with the amount of funding the program is receiving. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:14:39 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - A Bryant family told their unborn child may not survive more than a few minutes is now nearly 1 year old, going home for the first time and on track to live a relatively normal life. More >>
LITTLE ROCK - A Bryant family told their unborn child may not survive more than a few minutes is now nearly 1 year old, going home for the first time and on track to live a relatively normal life. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:38:23 GMT
BENTONVILLE - The Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science received $875,000 and Arkansas Tech University's Center for Executive Leadership Leader-to-Leader program was given $450,000. More >>
BENTONVILLE - The Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science received $875,000 and Arkansas Tech University's Center for Executive Leadership Leader-to-Leader program was given $450,000. More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:38:25 GMT
PINE BLUFF - The first of what Jefferson County officials hope will be several recycling youth awareness program was held Friday at the Highland Missionary Baptist Church.More >>
PINE BLUFF - The first of what Jefferson County officials hope will be several recycling youth awareness program was held Friday at the Highland Missionary Baptist Church.More >>
Attention Coaches: The Garrett Uekman Foundation in partnership with American First Response will be offering a two-hour CPR/AED certification course for high school coaches June19-21 at the Brewer HegemanMore >>
The Garrett Uekman Foundation in partnership with American First Response will be offering a two-hour CPR/AED certification course for high school coaches June 19-21.More >>
Teenagers from all over Arkansas are in North Little Rock to take part in the Ozark Mission Project, but they won't be sleeping in or hanging by the pool while they're here. They'll be spending the week workingMore >>
Teenagers from all over Arkansas are in North Little Rock to spend the week working in the heat to make things a little nicer for people who are physically or financially unable to maintain their homes.More >>
The only thing more precious than the ten tiny toes and fingers of a newborn baby - may be the 30 tiny toes and fingers of newborn triplets. "He told me that there were two and then he went across andMore >>
The only thing more precious than the ten tiny toes and fingers of a newborn baby - may be the 30 tiny toes and fingers of newborn triplets.More >>
The Mayflower School Board is considering a new policy on drug testing teachers. Currently, the school district only gives drug tests to employees with commercial driver's licenses. The new policy would includeMore >>
Currently, the school district only gives drug tests to employees with commercial driver's licenses, but board members are looking at a new policy that would test all employees. More >>
