Whitney Thomas

Reporter at WBRL-TV (Baton Rouge, LA)

Reporter at WVLA-TV (Baton Rouge, LA)

Reporter at WGMB-TV (Baton Rouge, LA )

Articles

UA Little Rock art students find inspiration from Japan trip

1 week ago | kark.com | Whitney Thomas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – When it comes to art, sometimes artists need new scenery to be inspired. Two art students from UA Little Rock got just that after a travel opportunity to Japan. Both students say it opened their minds and challenged them when it comes to their work. On a typical day art students Macey McLaughlin and her friend Scarlett Clements would spend hours in the Windgate Center of Art + Design at UA Little Rock but recently they were inspired by a new experience.
Daughter of missing Mena woman hopes for answers 36 years after disappearance

1 week ago | fox16.com | Whitney Thomas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A piece to Tonia Kimsey’s puzzle is still missing 36 years after her mother disappeared in Mena, Arkansas. “She needed to get her life together before she came and found us, and I was ok with that, but I still wanted those answers,” Kimsey said. Kimsey’s mother, Susan Lynn Darst-Burns, went missing in 1989 at the age of 36 before meeting her daughter, who moved away with her dad after she was born.
Thousands of Arkansans protest in ‘No Kings’ march on Saturday

1 week ago | kark.com | Whitney Thomas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The “No Kings” march took place in many states across the U.S on Saturday, including in Arkansas. Thousands of Arkansans took part in a day of defiance as they marched and spoke out about President Donald Trump and his administration. Donna Elky lives in Little Rock and said it was important for her to be in attendance. “I think that it’s our duty to get out and stand against tyranny, get out and stand against people who are trying to dismantle the constitution,” Elky said.
Shelter asking for help after Montgomery County animal rescue

2 weeks ago | kark.com | Whitney Thomas

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Shelter asking for help after Montgomery County animal rescue

2 weeks ago | fox16.com | Whitney Thomas

GLENWOOD, Ark.- Last month, dozens of animals were rescued from a home in Norman, Arkansas. Authorities said five people were arrested and charged with animal cruelty in connection with that case. Apryl Falcon has made it her priority to help those dogs with her shelter, PAWS of Glenwood. “We didn’t have the resources, but we were going to find them,” Falcon said.
‘This is probably the lowest sales we’ve had in nine years,’ Rising costs leading to closure of Baja Grill in Little Rock

2 weeks ago | fox16.com | Whitney Thomas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- For the last nine years, Erin Jackson politely greeted each customer at Baja Grill in the Heights at the door as she prepared them for dine-in service, but that’ll all be changing soon, after it was announced on Thursday afternoon that they’d be closing their doors. “We just can’t keep up with the rising food cost and less customers coming in,” Jackson said.
‘This is probably the lowest sales we’ve had in nine years,’ Rising costs leading to closure of Baja Grill in Little Rock

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Whitney Thomas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- For the last nine years, Erin Jackson politely greeted each customer at Baja Grill in the Heights at the door as she prepared them for dine-in service, but that’ll all be changing soon, after it was announced on Thursday afternoon that they’d be closing their doors. “We just can’t keep up with the rising food cost and less customers coming in,” Jackson said.
Education Matters: UA Little Rock students using AI for mental wellness

2 weeks ago | kark.com | Whitney Thomas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – If you’re anywhere near the internet or social media, then you know that artificial intelligence is making a mark on the world every day. Some students at UA Little Rock decided to be part of that change as well, but in a positive way, as they search for the codes to wellness. “A lot of people right now are wondering how you can implement mental health awareness through AI,” UA Little Rock web design student Patricia Frogoso said.
‘We’re reclaiming the streets and the neighborhood,” Conway city leaders host bash at 5th Avenue Park

2 weeks ago | kark.com | Whitney Thomas

CONWAY, Ark. – The sound of kids playing and families enjoying themselves has returned to 5th Avenue Park after weeks of silence following the April 13 mass shooting. Donesha Boyd was one of the many mothers that brought her children out for a day of fun during the Community Bash. “I’m used to coming to this park, grew up around here, I’m from Conway so it kind of hit home when the tragedy happened at this park, but were here to bring the joy all back to this park,” Boyd said.
Holly Grove celebrates a community legend’s 100th birthday

2 weeks ago | kark.com | Whitney Thomas

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