Cayla Christian

1 week ago | katv.com | Cayla Christian

(Little Rock, KATV) — Residents in Little Rock are expressing growing frustration over illegal car caravans disrupting their neighborhoods, particularly on Mississippi Street over the past two nights. Scott Carroll, a local resident, voiced his concerns after sleepless nights due to the disturbances caused by large groups of vehicles. "When I called the police the past two nights, they said that they'd already received numerous calls," Carroll said.

1 week 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.