Little Rock Public Radio

NPR member station in Little Rock, providing coverage of important Arkansas news and issues. A service of @UALR

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We’re keeping an updated list of disaster recovery resources available here in central Arkansas after last week’s tornado. Check it out below👇https://t.co/IBZod1onSt

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A bill that would require all Arkansans to verify their age before opening a new social media account gained final approval in the legislature Thursday. https://t.co/5cEcORGsSg

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The "Given Name Act” would prevent teachers in Arkansas from using a student's preferred name or pronouns without permission from their parents. https://t.co/ninUJHd8qB

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Follow Daniel Breen's coverage of the cleanup efforts here. ⬇️⬇️

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At the Immanuel Baptist Church City Center on N. Shackleford, currently serving as a family shelter for tornado victims. Gov @SarahHuckabee and Sen @JohnBoozman set to tour and give an update on response efforts alongside @fema officials

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Needs are shifting as recovery efforts continue after last week’s tornado in central Arkansas. https://t.co/OQJpA8k8Zw

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The National Weather Service says a strong storm system will move through Arkansas Tuesday night, bringing another potential round of tornadoes. https://t.co/tmSU4EoX9p

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Two people are dead in the east Arkansas city of Wynne following Friday's severe weather outbreak, with one confirmed fatality in North Little Rock. https://t.co/I5ECjmqevO

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KUAR’s @DBreenOfficial will live Tweet remarks from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on today’s tornado damage. Remarks are slated to begin at 8:30.

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At @LRpolice HQ awaiting remarks at 8:30 from Mayor @FrankScottJr and Gov. @SarahHuckabee on #LittleRock tornado damage. Pulaski County confirms one person has died in North LR, confirmed structural collapses in Jacksonville. Search/rescue active in all three cities and Sherwood

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Central Arkansas residents are picking up the pieces Friday evening, leaving hundreds injured and without a place to stay. https://t.co/4RGmRVKERD

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Michael Robbins was working at a nearby nursing home when the tornado hit. He said a nearby apartment complex was leveled, helped evacuate about seven people alongside firefighters #arwx

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Ariel Gutierrez was in the shower at her west Little Rock home when the tornado hit, says it punched a hole in their kitchen now leaking water. “Let them know, we’ve been hit.” #arwx

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UAMS declaring mass casualty event with hundreds injured

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@kuarpublicradio is looking for a News Director, Program Director, & Host/Producer to join our team. If you're passionate about journalism/public media, don't miss out on this opportunity. Apply now! #hiring #newsjobs #publicradio https://t.co/215uxiujFt

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Lawmakers on Thursday voted against an effort to include child victims of rape and incest in exceptions to Arkansas' near-total abortion ban. https://t.co/y1MwX5v6NW

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The Biden Administration's top transportation official visited Little Rock's Clinton National Airport on Wednesday. https://t.co/QdsvSktBq5

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The Social Media Safety Act would require Arkansans to show a photo ID before setting up a new account. If the bill becomes law, minors would also need express consent from their parents to set up a social media account. https://t.co/aEqdro4XGw

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Attention #journalists and #publicmedia friends! @kuarpublicradio is hiring. Help shape our future & keep central Arkansas well-informed through radio, podcasts, video, newsletters, and more. https://t.co/xvOFxZQy1g

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At @LITAirport awaiting remarks from @SecretaryPete on airport safety improvements. Among them is a $60 million project at LIT to redesign Taxiway C, seen here

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A bill regulating when teachers can use a student's preferred name and pronouns passed the Arkansas House of Representatives Monday. https://t.co/YPj1mRiePP

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Three state Capitol reporters, @AP’s @ademillo, @kuarpublicradio’s @JosieLenoraKUAR and @SteveBrawner, join us for an update on the legislative session and key issues at this point. See that tonight at 7:30 and Sunday morning at 10 on @ArkansasPBS.