Michael Buckner

Little Rock

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

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Flooding in Arkansas | Photos and videos across the state

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After a string of severe storms brought torrential rain since Wednesday, many towns and counties are dealing with flooding issues. Some areas have seen upwards of a foot of rain this week and could potentially see more on Saturday. Below you will see photos and videos showing off the extent of the flooding, including statements by some officials. Earle Mayor Jaylen Smith posted on his Facebook page that the community is facing flooding all over the town.
Proposal would require 66% vote to approve Arkansas constitutional amendments

3 weeks ago | 5newsonline.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Another proposed law by Arkansas Republicans is looking to change how the ballot measure process works in the state. The new proposal, known as the "Protect Our Constitution Act", would make it so any constitutional amendment voted on by the public would need two-thirds of the votes to be passed and become law. Current law states that any ballot measure can be passed with a simply majority of the votes.
Proposal would require 66% vote to approve Arkansas constitutional amendments

3 weeks ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Another proposed law by Arkansas Republicans is looking to change how the ballot measure process works in the state. The new proposal, known as the "Protect Our Constitution Act", would make it so any constitutional amendment voted on by the public would need two-thirds of the votes to be passed and become law. Current law states that any ballot measure can be passed with a simply majority of the votes.
Judge declares Arkansas social media age verification law unconstitutional

3 weeks ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has ruled an Arkansas law that required social media companies to verify the age of its users is unconstitutional. The ruling, handed down by U.S. District Judge Timothy L.
At least 3 people dead, 29 injured in Arkansas after severe storms

1 month ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

ARKANSAS, USA — Three people have died after a round of severe storms and potential tornadoes moved through Arkansas on Friday night, according to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management. Officials are reporting that the three people who died were from Independence County and 29 more were injured in eight counties. At least 16 counties in the state have reported damage to ADEM with many of them being in the northeast section of the state.
This area in Arkansas still has the fastest growing metro population

1 month ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Although the Little Rock metro area remains the most populous in Arkansas, the Northwest Arkansas metro area continues to outpace any other area in the state, according to the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The census data was released on March 13 and it details the population estimates for counties and metro areas as of July 1, 2024. While Pulaski County is still the most populous county in Arkansas, Benton County has grown by 13% since April 2020.
These 15 federal offices in Arkansas will have leases terminated under DOGE plan

1 month ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — At least fifteen federal offices that are located in Arkansas have been listed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as part of its effort to terminate leases across the United States. The move to shrink office space owned or used by the federal government comes along with the Trump administration's plan to either close or sell over 400 properties. Some of those federal buildings include the FBI headquarters and the main Dept.
Arkansas officials look to repeal state grocery tax

1 month ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Legislators will officially work to end the grocery tax in Arkansas as well as introduce a proposal that looks to combat food insecurity in the state. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement Tuesday that lawmakers will work to repeal he grocery tax on food ingredients. That tax being removed is expected to return $10.9 million to the people of Arkansas yearly.
Huge plume of smoke seen in Little Rock, fire department responding

1 month ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A plume of smoke was spotted in the skies above Little Rock and the fire department is responding to an area they believe it is originating from. The Little Rock Fire Department told us that fire trucks were dispatched to a location near Boyle Park, but did not provide any more details. At this time, it is not immediately clear where the fire is at. We will update this article with more information as it becomes available.
Firefighters enter blazing apartment in North Little Rock to save trapped resident

1 month ago | thv11.com | Michael Buckner

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Firefighters rush headfirst into danger to save lives and that's exactly what a photo shared by the North Little Rock Fire Department shows after they responded to a fire Monday night. The department responded Monday night to a fire at an apartment complex near the 1200 block of Scenic Drive. When the crew of Engine 3 arrived to the scene, it was "heavily involved in fire" and police who arrived first told firefighters there was a person trapped inside.