Michael Buckner

Little Rock

Digital Content Manager at KTHV-THV11 (Little Rock, AR)

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Arkansas governor embarking on Europe trip to boost state investment prospects

2 days ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will make another overseas trip in an effort to secure investment opportunities from corporations and defense companies. Sanders made the announcement Thursday, noting that she visited the Paris Air Show in 2023 and the Farnborough in 2024. Her latest trip will last from June 14 to 19.
Arkansas governor unveils outdoor education pilot program to boost career pathways

3 days ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A new pilot program for Arkansas schools was announced on Wednesday that looks to help students who might look toward a career in outdoor recreation. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was joined by officials from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, along with First Gentleman and Natural State Initiative Advisory Council Bryan Sanders, to make the announcement of the Outdoor Education Pilot program.
Little Rock hopes to make history against LSU | How to watch regional title game

5 days ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Trojans are hoping to secure a piece of NCAA baseball history if they can pull off another upset of the LSU Tigers. The Trojans shocked the baseball world Sunday night when they defeated No. 6 LSU 10-4, forcing another game between the two. Both teams met on Friday earlier in the tournament where LSU won 7-0.
Razorbacks baseball advances to NCAA Regional title game | How to watch

6 days ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team is one win away from advancing to the Super Regionals in their quest to return to the College World Series. The team has so far dominated the Regional round that is being held in Fayetteville, outscoring their opponents 18-3 in two games. Ranked third overall in the NCAA tournament, the Hogs are expected by many to make it far into the tournament.
Razorbacks baseball advances to NCAA Regional title game | How to watch

6 days ago | 5newsonline.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team is one win away from advancing to the Super Regionals in their quest to return to the College World Series. The team has so far dominated the Regional round that is being held in Fayetteville, outscoring their opponents 18-3 in two games. Ranked third overall in the NCAA tournament, the Hogs are expected by many to make it far into the tournament.
Gag order lifted in Aaron Spencer murder case after Arkansas Supreme Court ruling

1 week ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The state's highest court has lifted a gag order in the case of Aaron Spencer, a Lonoke County man who was charged with murder in Oct. 2024 after shooting a man he found with his teen daughter. The Arkansas Supreme Court made the ruling on May 29, allowing the gag order to be vacated.
Ed Buckner, longtime THV11 chief meteorologist, passes away

1 week ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Longtime THV11 meteorologist Ed Buckner has passed away at age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed Buckner, born on June 17, 1965, grew up in Houston, Texas where he graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1983. From there, he went to school at Stephen F. Austin State University and later earned his meteorology degree at Mississippi State University.
North Little Rock officer shoots at person fleeing traffic stop | What we know

2 weeks ago | localmemphis.com | Michael Buckner

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A routine traffic stop in North Little Rock left one person hospitalized and many in the community stunned. According to the North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD), a shooting happened at around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday near the parking lot of Cactus Jack’s restaurant on East McCain Boulevard. Officers had initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle when a passenger suddenly got out of the car and took off running.
Arkansas's four congressmen champion passage of Trump's 'big beautiful' bill

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark — All four of Arkansas's Republican congressmen voted early on Thursday to approve President Donald Trump's legislative package dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that combines spending cuts, border funding, tax changes, and more. The bill, which exceeds 1,000 pages, was passed in a late night 215-214 vote with concessions to Republican holdouts and a final round of revisions before reaching the House floor.
Arkansas AG approves ballot title that looks to protect state's initiative process

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin approved the ballot title and popular name for a proposed constitutional amendment that looks to protect the state's ballot initiative process, the group said on Wednesday, May 21. Griffin, who reject previous versions of the proposal, said in a letter to the League of Women Voters of Arkansas that this version was approved with "several minor changes" to the ballot title.