Ashley Luningham

6 days ago | katv.com | Ashley Luningham

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A staple of Little Rock since the late 80’s has been permanently shut down after a fire destroyed Homer’s East Restaurant off of Roosevelt Road. "My kids work here," said owner Katrina Eibes. "That is the third generation so part of my heart just kind of broke.”It is the end of an era for the family of Homer Connell, who opened the doors of Homer’s East Restaurant in 1986. Eibes said they saw on Facebook that it was on fire.

1 week ago | katv.com | Ashley Luningham

PULASKI CO., Ark. (KATV) — A small community on the outskirts of Little Rock city limits has raised concerns with the Pulaski County School District on the condition of their elementary school. In March, students and parents from College Station Elementary went before the PCSSD school board to complain about the condition of their school. "There are damages to the ceiling which causes the classroom to flood when raining," said Monroe Clemons, a student at College Station Elementary.

1 week ago | katv.com | Ashley Luningham

It is official, the long-awaited popular Texas-based gas station chain Buc-ee's has broken ground in Saline County. Arkansans brought the highest groundbreaking turnout in the franchise's history. This location is the first for the state of Arkansas, creating 250 jobs for the local community and bringing more people to Central Arkansas.

1 week ago | katv.com | Ashley Luningham

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock is restoring its greenery, one sapling at a time. After the devastating tornado on March 31, the city is partnering with volunteers for the Rock Creek Trail relief event to replant its once-lush tree supply. The ambitious project aims to plant 16,000 trees across the city, breathing new life into the areas hardest hit by the storm. Jadon Parks, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock student, remembers the destruction.

1 week ago | katv.com | Ashley Luningham

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A first-time mom is sharing her concerns about the measles outbreak and the two confirmed cases in Arkansas as she creates a plan of action to protect her child. According to doctors, if you are unvaccinated, there is a 90% chance of contracting measles if you are exposed to the virus.