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Little Rock approves $2 million for 5 new garbage trucks after fire incidents

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9 months ago

September 5, 2024

www.youtube.com – THV11 – 2024-09-05 16:49:02

SUMMARY: A recent mechanical failure caused a garbage truck to spontaneously catch fire, compounding existing challenges for the city’s waste management. Currently, the department operates 52 trucks across 19 routes, but not all are reliable, leading to delayed pickups. Many trucks are also beyond their expected lifespan. To address these issues, city directors approved a $2 million budget for five new trucks, aiming to maintain a fleet of vehicles no older than five years old to improve efficiency and consistency in waste collection. The city is facing tight margins and needs dependable equipment to alleviate operational strain.

Some Little Rock residents are facing delays in yard and trash pick-ups due to recent garbage truck fires. The city is taking action to fix the problem.

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Born in Arkansas, heard everywhere | The stories of Black musicians

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7 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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www.youtube.com – THV11 – 2025-06-16 07:03:51

SUMMARY: DHV 11 is honoring Black Music Month by highlighting Arkansas’s ongoing legacy of Black musicians, from blues roots in the Delta and Little Rock’s West 9th Street to global stages today. Artists like Grammy-winning gospel singer Smokey Norful, international opera singer Kristen Lewis, and rapper Epiphany Morrow illustrate diverse paths grounded in Arkansas’s cultural and spiritual heritage. They emphasize the enduring influence of Black music as a source of strength, pride, and empowerment. The series continues to uncover rich history and contemporary celebrations, showing that Black music in Arkansas is a living tradition, deeply connected and evolving across genres and generations.

The legacy of Black music in Arkansas is not just history— it’s still being written. Black Music Month shines a light on the voices and venues rooted here at home.

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/born-in-arkansas-heard-everywhere-stories-black-musicians/91-5ba09670-44da-4de6-9295-6f296855598a

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Fayetteville Arkansas No Kings Protest

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2 days ago

June 14, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 40/29 News – 2025-06-14 18:51:25

SUMMARY: The Fayetteville, Arkansas “No Kings” protest began at St. Paul’s Church parking lot and marched down a closed Dickson Street to the Upper Ramble. The event featured music, speeches, and chants against leaders who organizers believe place themselves above the law. Part of a nationwide movement, the group emphasized upholding the rule of law and defending democratic values, not targeting any specific president. Attendees carried signs reading “NO KINGS” and “DEMOCRACY FOR ALL.” The gathering concluded with community outreach, voter registration efforts, and collaboration with local groups, as organizers vowed to continue advocating for civic engagement and fair governance.

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Saturday morning weather

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2 days ago

June 14, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 40/29 News – 2025-06-14 10:55:14

SUMMARY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this weekend across eastern Oklahoma, with the greatest rain chances Saturday afternoon. Some storms could bring localized flooding and gusty winds, particularly in the east. Patchy fog and a mix of sun and clouds start the day, followed by increasing storm activity mid-afternoon. Temperatures should reach the 80s today and Sunday. There may be breaks between rounds of rain, with another round possible late tonight into Sunday morning. This pattern continues into Monday before hotter, drier conditions develop next week. Limited periods of sunshine are expected in between storms.