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PCSSD meets with PACT to negotiate budget
Feb 22,2012 at 7:07 PM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- The Pulaski County School District (PCSSD) met with the Pulaski Association of Classroom Teachers (PACT) today in regards to the district being placed on fiscal distress, again. 

According to Deborah Roush with the PCSSD, when they were placed into fiscal...more distress, they had to find a way to save $14 million from next year's budget.

Roush tells Today's THV that they were able to trim $7 million from various expenses, but 80 percent of their budget is for personnel. Therefore, they feel the other $7 million needs to come from there.

PCSSD notified PACT that they wanted to negotiate changes in teacher contracts, and to trim some perks they're receiving while the majority of other Arkansas schoolteachers are not.

PACT told PCSSD they were only willing to discuss raises and benefits. They say their contract only allows them to negotiate these.

In the meeting today, PACT offered to forego their automatic two
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, West Little Rock, Sherwood

Campbell to co-produce Conway bridal fashion show
Feb 22,2012 at 2:09 PM EST

Brandon D. Campbell, Little Rock Fashion Week's founder and executive producer, will co-produce the fashion show at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Conway 2012 Bridal Show on Sunday February 26, 2012 at the Conway Expo Center and Fairgrounds, located at 2505 Oak St. in Conway, Ark. The bridal...more show is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The fashion show is scheduled for 4 p.m.
The fashion event will star the high fashion runway models, of all ages and sizes, from Campbell's Oneofakind Talent Inc. modeling agency and past Little Rock Fashion Week presentations. They'll wear clothes from Belk, David's Bridal, Dillard's, Men's Wearhouse, and Reba's Formal Wear.
This will be the second ADG bridal fashion show that Campbell is involved in, featuring OTI and LRFW models, in a month. On January 15th, the ADG Bridal Fashion Show in Little Rock featured models from OTI and LRFW. Campbell served as co-producer and model booker.
Tickets for the Conway 2012 Bridal Show are $5 at the door. The
Russellville, Conway, Hot Springs, Benton Bryant, Pine Bluff, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, West Little Rock, Sherwood

Capitol hosts black history celebration
Feb 22,2012 at 11:05 AM EST

What: Black History Month Celebration
When: Today, February 22, 2012 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall Rotunda – 500 W. Markham St.
The City of Little Rock’s Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission will celebrate Black History Month today at 11:30 a.m. in the Rotunda in City Hall. The...more program will focus on the time honored tradition of African American women wearing ornate church hats – or “crowns.”
The program will include a brief history of the tradition of church hats, a dramatic skit performed by Yvonne Cook, narratives from local hat wearers explaining how they came into the hat wearing custom and an oath from young African American women who will pledge to carry on this fading practice. Musical entertainment will include The Golatt Links of Harmony and saxophonist Michael Eubanks. Attendees are encouraged to wear their church hats to the program.
For more information contact Diversity Program Manager Ericka Benedicto at ebenedicto@littlerockorg.
Little Rock, West Little Rock

UAMS mobile mammography unit in LR Feb. 25
Feb 21,2012 at 5:39 PM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 13) - The MammoVan, a mobile mammography unit operated by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will be in Little Rock on Feb. 25 to offer mammograms for area women.

The MammoVan will be at the Midsouth Summit Black Expo Health Fair, 10800...more Colonel Glenn Road, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information about the MammoVan's schedule or to determine if you qualify for services, call the UAMS Cancer Control Department at (800) 259-8794.

The MammoVan regularly travels across Arkansas providing digital screening mammograms and breast care education.

The three-room mobile unit is outfitted with the most advanced digital mammography equipment and is staffed by a certified mammography technologist and a technical assistant.

Patients will receive their test results within one to two weeks. Results also will be sent to each patient's primary care physician. If the mammogram shows a potential abnormality, the
Little Rock, North Little Rock, West Little Rock

Sustainability conference addresses 'a healthier future'
Feb 21,2012 at 11:40 AM EST

2012 Hometown Health Improvement Sustainability Conference:
A Healthier Future For All Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Tuesday, February 28, 2012 and Wednesday, February 29, 2012, the Arkansas Department of Health Hometown Health Improvement (HHI) Section will host its annual HHI...more Sustainability Conference at the Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock, AR. Pre-Conference Workshops will be available on Writing SMART Objectives and Social Media beginning at 9am. The Conference will begin at 11:30am with a welcome and overview of Healthy People 2020 by Andi Ridgway, HHI Branch Chief and Principal Investigator with the Arkansas Department of Health.
A luncheon panel of experts will discuss “Building Health Communities in the Face of a Changing Landscapes” and address key issues such as: increasing health care costs and the widespread lack of insurance coverage, increasing obesity and related chronic diseases, and changing demographics and health inequity. Dr. Maya
Little Rock, West Little Rock

County election commission welcomes new member
Feb 21,2012 at 1:17 PM EST

Tuesday the Pulaski County Election Commission welcomed its newest member, Susan Inman, as a Pulaski County Election Commissioner.
She was elected by the Pulaski County Democratic Committee at their regular Monday, February 20 meeting to fill the vacancy created by Kent Walker’s...more resignation. Kent Walker served on the Pulaski County Election Commission from December 2005 through January 2012.
Inman brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the board. After nearly 20 years overseeing elections at the county and state levels, she currently holds a seat on the State Board of Election Commissioners and serves as Arkansas County Election Commission Association (ACECA) president.
In addition to recently writing a handbook, A How-to Handbook for those Interested in Becoming County Election Commissioners in Arkansas, for the ACECA, Inman periodically serves as an International Election Observer for the U.S. Department of State in various countries throughout Eastern
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, West Little Rock, Sherwood

Mass application assistance for LIHEAP starts today
Feb 21,2012 at 5:42 AM EST

Little Rock, Ark. (KTHV) -- Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will provide crisis intervention assistance to families with disconnect notices in the Crisis Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program. Applications for regular assistance are still being accepted until March 30...more or until funds are depleted.

To qualify for Crisis LIHEAP, persons must have a disconnect notice with a disconnect date within 7 days of application date. All households receiving food stamps are potentially eligible to receive this assistance; however, the program is not limited to food stamp recipients. The program assists households with home energy and heating bills. Eligible households must meet income guidelines and furnish proof of all household income for the month prior to applying.

CADC encourages households to attend mass application assistance days at the following locations:

Pulaski County: Tues Feb. 21 and Wed. Feb. 22, 9 am until 2 pm at the
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, West Little Rock, Sherwood

Clinton Center hosts 'Student Chef Series'
Feb 20,2012 at 2:21 PM EST

The Student Chef Series will focus on increasing Elementary and Middle School Students awareness on eating healthy and making educated choices, providing them with knowledge skill set they will use for the rest of their lives. Some topics to be discussed include:
Organic Foods vs....more Non-Organic
Food Labels and How to Read Them
Good Carbs, Bad Carbs
Salt: Not Just an Enhancer!
Seeking a Healthier Snack with a Crunch
Soft Drink Dangers
Fresh is Best!
To register your school for this free program, please call the Clinton Foundation Department of Food, Beverage, and Events at (501) 748-0454.
Little Rock, West Little Rock

Promenade to break ground for new McDonald's
Feb 20,2012 at 10:32 AM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Promenade at Chenal announces the groundbreaking ceremony for the new McDonald’s to be held Tuesday, February 21 at 3:00 PM. This new addition to The Promenade at Chenal marks the first Pad Lot construction since the Shopping Center opened in 2008 as well as the first...more fast food restaurant for the Chenal Valley area of west Little Rock. Furthermore, this McDonald’s will be one of the first in the state to showcase the new, sleek modernized décor with wooden and graphic vinyl textured walls outlining seating zones designed to appease any customer from the casual visitor to the grab and go. “It promises to be the nicest designed McDonald’s in the State.” – Michael Todd, Vice President Salter Construction, Inc.
 
The Promenade at Chenal and project contractor Salter Construction, Inc. welcome all media to attend the groundbreaking ceremony at Pad Lot #2 located at the front of the property just cattycorner to Luxury Nails Spa.
 
The new
West Little Rock

CADC to help residents pay bills with LIHEAP program
Feb 20,2012 at 11:31 AM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will provide crisis intervention assistance to families with disconnect notices in the Crisis Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program. Applications for regular assistance are still being accepted until March 30...more or until funds are depleted.

To qualify for Crisis LIHEAP, persons must have a disconnect notice with a disconnect date within 7 days of application date. All households receiving food stamps are potentially eligible to receive this assistance; however, the program is not limited to food stamp recipients. The program assists households with home energy and heating bills. Eligible households must meet income guidelines and furnish proof of all household income for the month prior to applying.

CADC encourages households to attend mass application assistance days at the following locations:

Pulaski County: Tues Feb. 21 and Wed. Feb. 22, 9 am until 2 pm at the
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, West Little Rock, Sherwood

Soup Sunday benefits children and families
Feb 19,2012 at 9:59 PM EST

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (KTHV) Try out a variety of soups, bread and desserts while benefiting a coalition that serves children and families.

Arkansas Children's Hospital and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families are holding the 31st annual Soup Sunday at Embassy Suites on Financial...more parkway. The event is held from 4-7 p.m.

Restaurants at the event include Cotham's in the City, Capitol Bistro, Dave's Place, Sushi Cafe, Chi's Dim Sum and Bistro, and Dixie Cafe. There will also be a silent auction of such goodies as pottery; books by local authors Fred Williams, Ray Hanley, Grif Stockley and Chris Olsen; a casserole a month from Mary Twedt; Southwest Airlines tickets; jewelry, and more. The band Flying Balloon'O Brothers will perform. Tickets are $50 for the VIP Signature Soup Room, featuring Chef Peter Brave of Brave New Restaurant, as well as access to the main event; $20 for regular tickets, and $5 for children ages 5-12. For more information call:
West Little Rock

Mild winter means busy spring for pests
Feb 16,2012 at 4:40 PM EST

According to Punxsutawney Phil, there are six more weeks of winter, but for much of the country this has been one of the mildest winters on record.  With several bouts of 50 and 60-degree days, people are delighted and Mother Nature is becoming confused. Being able to take afternoon walks in...more winter is a welcome surprise, but an early influx of pesky insects much less so.
Many insects hibernate during the cold winter months, but as this winter has been anything but typical, they may be emerging from their hiding places much earlier than we expect,² noted Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Several states have even reported tick sightings, which is especially worrisome as people head outdoors to enjoy the weather and are unprepared for tick encounters.
Insects survive harsh winter temperatures using several strategies, such as slowing down their metabolism and respiration. But with the warmer temperatures
Russellville, Conway, Hot Springs, Arkadelphia, Benton Bryant, Pine Bluff, Searcy, Batesville, Cabot, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, West Little Rock, Sherwood, Camden

February FOCAL Book Sale caps 'Library Lovers Month'
Feb 14,2012 at 4:16 PM EST

Celebrate Library Lovers Month by helping the library and getting great deals on books at the Friends of Central Arkansas Libraries (FOCAL) used book sale on February 24-26. Paperback books are $.50 and hardback books are $1 at the Central Arkansas Library System's (CALS) Main Library's...more basement, 100 Rock Street. FOCAL members will receive an additional 50% off "gently read" books throughout the sale at River Market Books & Gifts (RMB&G), 120 River Market Avenue. Memberships are available at the door or online at www.cals.org/focal.
FOCAL members can shop the Main Library basement an hour early, at 9 a.m., and the sale is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Basement sale hours on Sunday are 1-4 p.m. Sale hours at River Market Books & Gifts are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
The sale will begin with a members-only Preview Party Sale on Thursday, February 23, from 5- 7 p.m. at RMB&G. RMB&G is the largest used book store
Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, West Little Rock, Sherwood

Former Heifer executive to headline PTC Black History Banquet
Feb 17,2012 at 5:41 PM EST

Charles Stewart, a former interim chief executive officer for Heifer International, will be the keynote speaker at Pulaski Technical College’s 11th annual Black History Banquet on Friday, Feb. 24.
The banquet begins at 6 p.m. in the college’s Campus Center Grand Hall, located on the main...more campus at 3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock.
Tickets cost $12.50 per person and can be purchased in advance by contacting Dianne Butler at (501) 812-2284 or e-mailing her at dbutler@pulaskitech.edu.
This theme of this year’s Black History Banquet is “The Power of Choice.”
Pulaski Technical College is a comprehensive, two-year college that serves the educational needs of central Arkansas through more than 90 occupational/technical degree and certificate programs, a university-transfer curriculum and specialized programs for business and industry.
The college’s mission is to provide access to high quality education that promotes student learning, to enable individuals to
Conway, Benton Bryant, Cabot, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, West Little Rock, Sherwood

Volunteers needed to clean up city
Feb 17,2012 at 4:55 PM EST

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERSCitywide Cleanup in Little Rock Set for March 10; Kickoff at Historic Central High School
Third annual citywide effort promotes litter pickup, community improvement
LITTLE ROCK (February 17, 2012) – Keep Little Rock Beautiful (KLRB), a certified local affiliate of...more Keep America Beautiful, will host its third annual Citywide Cleanup Saturday, March 10, to promote litter pickup, recycling, beautification and community improvement in the capital city. The Citywide Cleanup in Little Rock is part of the largest community improvement effort in the nation, the Great American Cleanup, which takes place annually from March 1 through May 31 and involves an estimated 3 million volunteers nationwide.
The 2012 Citywide Cleanup will kick off at historic Central High School in Little Rock at 8 a.m. on March 10. Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola will issue a proclamation about the citywide cleanup and highlight the work of the Central High Neighborhood Association and
Little Rock, West Little Rock