Immigrant activists, business leaders, faith leaders and other rallied on the steps of the State Capitol Saturday in support of immigration reform. The group is calling on Senators Mark Pryor and JohnMore>>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:34:35 GMT
CONWAY - It might be worthwhile for travelers getting ready to head out of town for Memorial Day weekend to fill up on gas before hitting the road.More >>
CONWAY - It might be worthwhile for travelers getting ready to head out of town for Memorial Day weekend to fill up on gas before hitting the road.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:30:35 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - A gun control group is invoking the 2008 shooting death of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman with a new television ad questioning Sen. Mark Pryor's vote against expanded background checks.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - A gun control group is invoking the 2008 shooting death of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman with a new television ad questioning Sen. Mark Pryor's vote against expanded background checks.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:28:53 GMT
FORT SMITH - Three lawsuits filed in Sebastian County this week target the Whirlpool Corp., which operated a plant at Fort Smith until a year ago.More >>
FORT SMITH - Three lawsuits filed in Sebastian County this week target the Whirlpool Corp., which operated a plant at Fort Smith until a year ago.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:38:51 GMT
TEXARKANA - A federal magistrate has denied a bid by a follower of convicted evangelist Tony Alamo to delay the sale of six Fort Smith properties to settle a court ruling.More >>
TEXARKANA - A federal magistrate has denied a bid by a follower of convicted evangelist Tony Alamo to delay the sale of six Fort Smith properties to settle a court ruling.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:13 AM EDT2013-05-24 04:13:39 GMT
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - It goes without saying that this is the event of the year for many planning to attend. But the same goes for venders who come from near and far to make a huge profit from the fun andMore >>
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - It goes without saying that this is the event of the year for many planning to attend. But the same goes for venders who come from near and far to make a huge profit from the fun andMore >>
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 >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:38:35 GMT
Would you be willing to pay a toll to drive in a third lane on Interstate 40 between Little Rock and Memphis? That's the question, the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is asking.More >>
Would you be willing to pay a toll to drive in a third lane on Interstate 40 between Little Rock and Memphis? That's the question, the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is asking.More >>
The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations...More >>
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...More >>
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.More >>
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:36:44 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Medicaid officials say the state will submit its request to use federal money to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents by August.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Medicaid officials say the state will submit its request to use federal money to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents by August.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:29:03 GMT
MOUNTAIN HOME - 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Ron Kincade made the decision Thursday not to file charges in the death of 20-year-old Roy Lee Hogans.More >>
MOUNTAIN HOME - 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Ron Kincade made the decision Thursday not to file charges in the death of 20-year-old Roy Lee Hogans.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:52:48 GMT
SAN JOSE, Calif. - 18-year-old Eesha Khare's breakthrough could one day make charging a cell phone super fast -- fully charged in 20-30 seconds, fast. More >>
SAN JOSE, Calif. - 18-year-old Eesha Khare's breakthrough could one day make charging a cell phone super fast -- fully charged in 20-30 seconds, fast. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:54:16 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two largest university systems are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two largest university systems are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:19:18 GMT
(KATV) Police in Central Arkansas have been on high alert for a man and woman who have used a semi-automatic weapon in several robberies. Today, they are both in custody. The male suspect is being heldMore >>
Police in Central Arkansas have been on high alert for a man and woman who have used a semi-automatic weapon in several robberies. Today, they are both in custody.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:46:02 GMT
TEXARKANA - Federal prosecutors say a former Texarkana-area youth baseball coach who pleaded guilty to a sex charge has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.More >>
TEXARKANA - Federal prosecutors say a former Texarkana-area youth baseball coach who pleaded guilty to a sex charge has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:11:45 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - State Police arrested 32-year-old Ramon Taylor Thursday morning after he reportedly climbed a fence and entered the grounds of the Governor's Mansion around 5:30 a.m.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - State Police arrested 32-year-old Ramon Taylor Thursday morning after he reportedly climbed a fence and entered the grounds of the Governor's Mansion around 5:30 a.m.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:54:05 GMT
Police have made an arrest in the kidnapping and shooting death of a teenager whose body was found in the street near historic Little Rock Central High School.More >>
Police have made an arrest in the kidnapping and shooting death of a teenager whose body was found in the street near historic Little Rock Central High School.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:38:05 GMT
A former Little Rock police officer charged with manslaughter is to be tried next month for the shooting of a teenager he suspected of burglary.More >>
A former Little Rock police officer charged with manslaughter is to be tried next month for the shooting of a teenager he suspected of burglary.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:30 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:30:24 GMT
The Salvation Army is not the only charity springing into action to help those in our neighboring state with deadly tornado damage, local crews from the American Red Cross and other volunteers are in OklahomaMore >>
The good part if you want to help is you don't have to leave Arkansas. Plenty of organizations and churches around the state are doing their part of take supplies to Oklahoma.More >>
MAYFLOWER - If you drive through Mayflower, you can still see crews and machinery in the area but officials say things will be noticeably different as the oil company transitions into the last phase of clean up efforts.More >>
MAYFLOWER - If you drive through Mayflower, you can still see crews and machinery in the area but one official says that things will be noticeably different as the oil company transitions into the last phase of their clean up efforts.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:58 GMT
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:18:23 GMT
After numerous e-mails and phone calls from viewers asking where they can donate to help victims of the Moore, Okla. tornado, we have compiled a list of local and reputable national organizations helping out. More >>
After numerous e-mails and phone calls from viewers asking where they can donate to help victims of the Moore, Okla. tornado, we have compiled a list of local and reputable national organizations helping out.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:23:37 GMT
(KATV) Two schools in Oklahoma were leveled, children and faculty were trapped inside. Students had practiced tornado drills, but those specific schools did not have storm shelters. Here in Arkansas thereMore >>
Two schools in Oklahoma were leveled, children and faculty were trapped inside. Students had practiced tornado drills, but those specific schools did not have storm shelters. Here in Arkansas there are grant funded safe rooms in 40 of our 75 counties, the bulk are near schools.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:13:37 GMT
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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:06:41 GMT
LITTLE ROCK-A man who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker has been sentenced to 3 years of probation, including more than 7 months of home confinementMore >>
LITTLE ROCK - A man who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker has been sentenced to three years of probation, including more than seven months of home confinement.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:02:53 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be the headline speaker at the Democratic Party of Arkansas' annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this year.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be the headline speaker at the Democratic Party of Arkansas' annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this year.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:43:03 GMT
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker.More >>
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:30:27 GMT
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration Tuesday threatened to veto legislation pending before the House that would allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline without presidential approval.More >>
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration Tuesday threatened to veto legislation pending before the House that would allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline without presidential approval.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:59:10 GMT
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:50:10 GMT
Six Arkansas lakes are among the best places you can find crappie. FishHound.com lists Lake Dardanelle, Nimrod Lake, Craig D Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir, Lake Greeson, Greenwood Lake and Lake HamiltonMore >>
Six Arkansas lakes are among the best places you can find crappie. FishHound.com lists Lake Dardanelle, Nimrod Lake, Craig D Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir, Lake Greeson, Greenwood Lake and Lake HamiltonMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:49:41 GMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - It's a day many students look forward to---walking the stage after years of hard work. But some students say it's a bitter sweet day since one of their classmates won't be makingMore >>
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - It's a day many students look forward to---walking the stage after years of hard work. But some students say it's a bitter sweet day since one of their classmates won't be makingMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:18:51 GMT
Where do you carry your mobile phone? Lots of men carry them in their front pocket. But, if you want to become a father someday, that may not be a good idea.More >>
Where do you carry your mobile phone? Lots of men carry them in their front pocket. But, if you want to become a father someday, that may not be a good idea.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:21:27 GMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Police on scene tell Channel 7 News a male subject shot a female student in the shoulder around 11:15 this morning before turning the gun on himself. Neither was identified.More >>
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Police on scene tell Channel 7 News a male subject shot a female student in the shoulder around 11:15 this morning before turning the gun on himself. Neither was identified.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:04:41 GMT
CABOT - Lonoke County deputies were first called last Thursday by a store clerk who said she saw "some unusual behavior" between 38-year-old William Steven Cossey and a juvenile.More >>
CABOT - Lonoke County deputies were first called last Thursday by a store clerk who said she saw "some unusual behavior" between 38-year-old William Steven Cossey and a juvenile.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:31:22 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - The president of the University of Arkansas system is recommending its 11 campuses opt out of a law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - The president of the University of Arkansas system is recommending its 11 campuses opt out of a law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:30:31 GMT
TEXARKANA - Federal prosecutors are seeking the maximum sentence for a former Texarkana-area youth baseball coach who pleaded guilty to molesting young players.More >>
TEXARKANA - Federal prosecutors are seeking the maximum sentence for a former Texarkana-area youth baseball coach who pleaded guilty to molesting young players.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:21:34 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Corn growers across the Midwest have made up for lost time in a big way from a slow start to planting season after a waterlogged spring.More >>
ST. LOUIS - Corn growers across the Midwest have made up for lost time in a big way from a slow start to planting season after a waterlogged spring.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:19:47 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe has sent the state's condolences to the people of Oklahoma after a tornado devastated the town of Moore, Okla., Monday.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe has sent the state's condolences to the people of Oklahoma after a tornado devastated the town of Moore, Okla., Monday.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-25 16:57:00 GMT
One man is dead after a fight occurred early Saturday morning. Shortly before 3 AM, Little Rock police officers were called to the 10000 block of Legion Hut Road for a disturbance. Police say 45-yearMore >>
One man is dead after a fight occurred early Saturday morning. Shortly before 3 AM, Little Rock police officers were called to the 10000 block of Legion Hut Road for a disturbance. Police say 45-yearMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:26:14 GMT
(KATV) The family of the Pulaski County 15 year old who died after being hit by a car is pleading for the driver that fled to come forward. The incident happened at about 9 p.m. Thursday on Willow SpringsMore >>
The family of the Pulaski County 15 year old who died after being hit by a car is pleading for the driver that fled to come forward. The incident happened at about 9 p.m. Thursday on Willow Springs Road.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:48:45 GMT
Two people are dead and a child is injured after a car accident in Pulaski County. State police say the single car accident happened Friday morning at Highway 161 and Old River Road in Scott. The childMore >>
State police say the single car accident happened Friday morning at Highway 161 and Old River Road. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:52:41 GMT
Paying more does not always mean better quality, at least when it comes to sunscreen. "It is surprising. Everyone wants to cut where they can but you don't want to cut the quality," said Nicole SarubboMore >>
Paying more does not always mean better quality, at least when it comes to sunscreen. "It is surprising. Everyone wants to cut where they can but you don't want to cut the quality," said Nicole SarubboMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:44:16 GMT
Benton police are asking for your help finding a missing man. Richard Gilliam, 61, has not been seen since he left work Friday, May 17. His vehicle was recently found empty in Little Rock, but officersMore >>
Richard Gilliam, 61, has not been seen since he left work Friday, May 17.More >>
Friday, February 22 2013 5:16 PM EST2013-02-22 22:16:20 GMT
(KATV) Child sexual abuse is horrific, yet a common crime. Many times it takes years for the victim to come forward and it can be too late because of statute of limitation law, but that's changing. ThisMore >>
Child sexual abuse is horrific, yet a common crime. Many times it takes years for the victim to come forward and it can be too late because of statute of limitation law, but that's changing.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:19:18 GMT
(KATV) Police in Central Arkansas have been on high alert for a man and woman who have used a semi-automatic weapon in several robberies. Today, they are both in custody. The male suspect is being heldMore >>
Police in Central Arkansas have been on high alert for a man and woman who have used a semi-automatic weapon in several robberies. Today, they are both in custody.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:52:48 GMT
SAN JOSE, Calif. - 18-year-old Eesha Khare's breakthrough could one day make charging a cell phone super fast -- fully charged in 20-30 seconds, fast. More >>
SAN JOSE, Calif. - 18-year-old Eesha Khare's breakthrough could one day make charging a cell phone super fast -- fully charged in 20-30 seconds, fast. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:56:03 GMT
WASHINGTON — The campaign arm of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday criticized U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton as "an extreme ideologue" over an amendment he offered to the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013.More >>
WASHINGTON — The campaign arm of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday criticized U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton as "an extreme ideologue" over an amendment he offered to the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013.More >>
