Local News For The Little Rock, Arkansas Region

Former Memphis Tiger defensive back Eric Harris, who was a four year starter and honors winner, suffered a heart attack and died in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Sunday, February 19. Harris, who was 57 years of age, played for then Memphis State University from 1973-76.

What was said and not said and done and not done concerning moving the Arkansas-LSU season-ending football game from Little Rock to Fayetteville was fascinating. Fans closer to central Arkansas grimaced, griped a little but we havent heard any storm the bastions outcry. Many, though sentimental to games in War Memorial Stadium, have conceded that the move was the best for the program ...

There's something new on the menu at Little Rock National Airport (LIT). HMSHost, world leader in travel dining and shopping, has announced that new hometown favorites in dining and beverage will land at (LIT) in late spring.

On September 4, 1957, nine African-American students arrived at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, to attend their first day of class. They were met with angry segregationist mobs and the National Guard--not to protect them, but to keep them from entering the all-white school. The students had been enrolled by the NAACP and [...]

HMSHost, world leader in travel dining and shopping, announced today that new hometown favorites in dining and beverage will land at Little Rock National Airport (LIT) in late spring.

(02-21) 07:30 PST Little Rock, Ark. (AP) -- The average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in Arkansas is $3.43 _ which is 20 cents higher than it was a month ago. AAA said the national average Tuesday is $3.57 a gallon....

Now that she has overcome a case of homesickness with some help from some nearby friends and relatives, Arkansas-Little Rock freshman guard Kiera Clark is focused on helping the Trojans repeat as Sun Belt Conference champions.

Chuck Guy had 16 points and Arkansas-Little Rock scored 18 points on near-perfect shooting in overtime to defeat Troy 74-62 on Saturday night for its sixth win in seven games. Arkansas-Little Rock (14-14, 11-3 Sun Belt Conference) opened the extra period with back-to-back 3-pointers by Will Neighbour and Guy, then Tramar Sutherland added a layup.

Will Neighbour hit four 3-pointers and scored 21 points Thursday night as Arkansas-Little Rock defeated Florida International 78-64. Courtney Jackson added 13 points, D'Andre Williams 11 and Michael Javes 10 for the Trojans (13-14, 10-3), who extended their lead in the Sun Belt West Division to 1 1/2 games over Louisiana-Lafayette.

Today's edition of Black Voices Black History Quest is based in Little Rock, Arkansas. You can plan a trip with your family to these places with the helpful map, courtesy of MapQuest, below!