Cayla Christian

1 month ago | katv.com | Cayla Christian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The North Little Rock School District is proposing a $127.8 million capital improvement plan aimed at revitalizing critical infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing educational facilities and safety for students and staff. The district is seeking a 4-mills property tax increase, equating to $4.00 for every $1,000 of assessed property value, to fund these improvements.

1 month ago | katv.com | Cayla Christian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Pettus Foundation, a local nonprofit, is intensifying its efforts to prevent violence and illegal activity in Central Arkansas by reaching out to at-risk youth and individuals re-entering society. The foundation provides jobs, resources, mentorship, and opportunities for a better life, aiming to motivate others to follow suit. "Anything we can do to keep them busy and off the streets," said Kris Pettus, founder of the Pettus Foundation.

1 month ago | katv.com | Cayla Christian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Strawberry growers in Arkansas are grappling with a new plant disease, Neopestalopsiapsis, which has recently been discovered in the state. The disease, known as Neo-P, was first detected in Florida in 2017 and has since spread to other parts of the southeastern United States. "This new disease is called Neopestalopsiapsis," said Amanda McWhirt, a professor of horticulture and fruit and vegetable extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

1 month ago | katv.com | Cayla Christian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As measles makes a troubling comeback in the United States, Arkansas is witnessing a surge in parents seeking vaccinations for their children. The Central Arkansas Pediatric Clinic reports a significant increase in visits to doctors' offices and pharmacies as parents aim to protect their young ones from the highly contagious virus. "This is a very contagious virus.

1 month ago | katv.com | Cayla Christian

Saline County is in the midst of a significant cleanup effort following a severe weather event that left widespread damage across the area. The county's communications director, Trevor Villines, described the situation as "probably the most challenging," noting the extensive damage caused by the storm. "This has been probably the most challenging, just the damage, just everything that's happened," said Villines. The storm, which did not include a tornado, had a broad impact across the county.