The Peanut lot at the state's largest airport, so named because once you could literally park there for peanuts, is undergoing a renovation that will include new pavement and, likely, a new name eventually. The closing of the 546-space economy lot at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field for up to 40 days beginning early next month isn't expected to create any problems for people who like to use it, airport officials said. The lot accounts for just over 15 percent of the 3,490 paid parking spaces at the airport, which includes a parking deck, two short-term parking lots and one long-term parking lot, said Jim Bass, the airport's land-side operations customer care manager. It can't hurt that Clinton National officials cut the price to park in the south long-term lot, which has 1,570 spaces and is the closest parking lot to the airport entrance. Because of the inconvenience, while the Peanut lot is closed, airport officials have dropped the price to park at the long-term … [Read more...] about Little Rock airport’s Peanut lot to get redo
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North Little Rock soul-food restaurant to be featured in new TV series
A North Little Rock soul-food spot will be featured on a new television series taking watchers on a "behind-the-scenes" tour of America's best restaurants and bars. In a Tuesday news release, Hawgz Blues Cafe, located at 5524 John F. Kennedy Blvd., said filming for American Road Trip will take place Sunday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The show, scheduled to air sometime in 2018 according to its page on IMDB.com, is the work of filmmaker Brad Leo Lyon and inspired by a two-month road trip he took with his father shortly before his death. It will reportedly be available on Netflix as well as the Travel Channel and the Food Network. Tickets to attend the filming can be purchased at the restaurant. … [Read more...] about North Little Rock soul-food restaurant to be featured in new TV series
Hip-hop artist J. Cole stopping in North Little Rock as part of tour
Hip-hop artist J. Cole is set to perform in North Little Rock later this year as part of his 34-concert KOD Tour. The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, according to a news release from Verizon Arena. Young Thug, who is part of this year's RiverFest lineup, is tentatively set to be a special guest. Tickets, which range in price from $25 to $99.50, go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, according to the venue. An eight-ticket limit per household is being imposed. More information about J. Cole’s scheduled performance can be found by calling (800) 745-3000 or by visiting Verizon Arena’s website. … [Read more...] about Hip-hop artist J. Cole stopping in North Little Rock as part of tour
TV reporter at Little Rock’s NBC, Fox affiliates leaves for job in Minneapolis
A reporter at Little Rock’s NBC and Fox affiliates is departing Arkansas’ capital city for a job in Minneapolis. Jonathan Rozelle, who joined KARK-TV and KLRT-TV in August 2015, is set to move to ABC affiliate KSTP-TV in the Twin Cities later this month. “It is thanks, in part, to the great people at #Team20 — past and present — I am [the] journalist I am today,” Rozelle, a native of Wynne, wrote on Twitter. In a tweet, the stations’ news director, Austin Kellerman, said Rozelle “always keeps a great attitude and puts in the work.” “When you do that, you’ll be rewarded,” Kellerman said. “Keep making us proud in Minneapolis.” Rozelle previously worked at KHBS-TV and KHOG-TV, 40/20 News, covering news in Northwest Arkansas. … [Read more...] about TV reporter at Little Rock’s NBC, Fox affiliates leaves for job in Minneapolis
North Little Rock police investigating city’s 9th homicide of year
North Little Rock police say they are investigating a homicide after a man died at a hospital Saturday. Officers responded around 3:15 p.m. to 229 S. Locust St. for a report of an injured person, according to a news release from the city's Police Department. Police arrived and found a person suffering from a "significant injury," the release stated. The person, according to police, was taken to a hospital, where he died. The slaying is the city's ninth homicide reported this year. An investigation is ongoing. No further information was available as of Saturday evening. … [Read more...] about North Little Rock police investigating city’s 9th homicide of year