Red Lobster abruptly closed nearly 50 restaurants Monday blindsiding customers and restaurant employees. Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/ ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living

Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant’s campus offices. It also said it will require most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to its primary offices in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area. Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/news/local/walmart-lays-off-hundreds-of-employees-and-requires-others-to-relocate ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living

Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner, who has twice been arrested on criminal charges linked to a narcotics investigation, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the newest set of charges. Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/news/local/former-hot-spring-co-sheriff-pleads-not-guilty-amidst-charges# ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living

A Little Rock neighborhood is at their wits end after they claim a pavement project on Timberland Drive caused thousands of dollars in damage to several homes. Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/news/local/little-rock-residents-seek-justice-after-claiming-roadwork-damaged-homes-racks-up-costs-carolyn-cooper-timberland-drive-loud-banging-vibration-earthquake-dollars-damage-gloria-stevens-glenda-harris-thousands-reacted-machines-nails-eighteen-settling ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living

Brandon Johnson, a former Little Rock police officer who was accused of third-degree sexual assault while responding to a call in September 2018, has reached a plea deal on the case. According to the affidavit, Johnson responded to 711 Thomas St. early in the morning on September 25, 2018, for a suspicious person Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/ ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living

The Tractor Supply Company, the United States' largest rural lifestyle retailer, hosted the grand opening of its tenth and largest distribution center in Maumelle yesterday. A total of $175 million was invested into the facility which will see 500 new full-time jobs created. Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/ ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living

Scammers employ various alarming strategies, such as posing as members of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office or even U.S. Marshals to instill fear in their victims and demand immediate payment of fines, capitalizing on the threat of potential incarceration. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3K0M6tR

Lawmakers in the committee questioned Higgins about the nature of his agreement with Lucky 8 TV, the production company behind the series. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/4ajXKeg

WATCH: State lawmakers to question Pulaski County sheriff about Netflix documentary https://katv.com/news/local/state-lawmakers-to-question-pulaski-county-sheriff-about-netflix-documentary

As they await notice of a special session, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansans are questioning their ability to continue operation for the vital state agency if this bill does not pass. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3Uy0oqQ

As they await notice of a special session, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansans are questioning their ability to continue operation for the vital state agency if this bill does not pass. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3Uy0oqQ

“Essentially, we’re asking for a penny for the first 10 years, which will take us from 8.625% to 9.625%," said Mayor Scott. "And then after the first 10 years, ⅝ of that penny will fall off.” FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3UWUaSS

WATCH: Arkansas Heritage announces 2024 finalists for Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

The sweeping Trump-era tax cuts in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are set to expire next year, setting up the tax debate as a potentially key political issue this election year. While illegal immigration and inflation top Americans’ list of concerns, both parties are increasingly talking about the Trump-era tax cuts, which President Joe Biden has said he will allow to expire next year. Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/news/nation-world/trump-tax-cuts-becoming-important-election-year-issue-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-debate-joe-biden-donald-trump-economics-finances-farmers-estate-tax-child-tax-credit-small-businesses-ways-and-means-budget-congress ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living

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The aurora borealis made an appearance in Arkansas this weekend due to unusual solar activity. KATV has collected the best photos from across the state, sent in by our viewers, and have compiled them for you to view here. Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/ ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living

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Well. if you're still looking for ideas for Mother's Day gifts, professionals are suggesting things geared toward tackling mental health in women. Licensed marriage and family therapist, Charlie Simpson with the Arkansas Relationship Counseling Center shared some of the daily stressors mothers can face. "There's an abundance of triggers that can put a mother in a place where she can be overwhelmed, and anxiety and depression can start to increase" Simpson said. “Life just comes with so much. You know, being parents, you know, being a mother, just trying to just really do live and often times we're doing life comes those extra stressors such as financial stress, you know, maybe even some self-esteem stressors," Simpson added. Get the full story and more at https://katv.com/ ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: KATV Channel 7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7 KATV Channel 7 on X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews KATV Channel 7 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/ Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsroom@katv.com Call the Newsroom: 501.324.7760 For more information, visit https://katv.com/ KATV Channel 7 is the local #ABC affiliate serving the central #Arkansas area. From our studios in #LittleRock, Ark. KATV covers national and local news, sports, and weather. This video and all #Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information, contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com. #KATV #KATVChannel7 #Channel7News #ARnews #breakingnews #breaking #news #ARpx #politics #ARleg #legislature #ARed #education #ARwx #weather #7OnYourSide #7OYS #HogCentral #sports #community #advocacy #crime #violence #living

"This is uncharted territory, it really is. Since I've been at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and anybody that I know who's been here, we've never gone into a fiscal year without an approved budget," said Randy Zellers, assistant chief of communications for AGFC. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3UWnyZx

Many homes along Long Island Drive were damaged including Long Island Pointe neighborhood, where homes and boat docks were destroyed. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3WEHkK6