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Meet Joseph Flaherty: The Voice Behind Little Rock’s Local News Revolution

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Little Rock, Arkansas – Joseph Flaherty, who covers local news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, has a background in journalism that includes prestigious education from Middlebury College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He has been contributing to the newspaper since 2020, deepening his engagement with the community he serves. Flaherty’s reporting focuses on the various facets of life in Little Rock, shedding light on issues that impact residents and drawing on his academic training to enhance the depth and quality of his articles. His insights are particularly significant in a city that is undergoing … Read more

Controversy Rocks Sundance Sensation: Michael Shanks Defends ‘Together’ Against Copyright Claims

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PARK CITY, Utah — Michael Shanks soared to prominence after his feature debut “Together” garnered a stunning $17 million acquisition by Neon at the Sundance Film Festival. However, the success has been marred by a lawsuit alleging that the film’s concept was improperly lifted from an indie comedy titled “Better Half.” In a statement released Wednesday, the 34-year-old Australian writer-director expressed his distress over the accusations, emphasizing that “Together” is deeply inspired by his own experiences of love and loss. Shanks articulated his frustration, calling the claims not only upsetting but fundamentally false. “This story … Read more

$50 Million Verdict Rocks Starbucks After Scalding Tea Incident Leaves Man Disfigured

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Los Angeles, CA – A Los Angeles court awarded $50 million to Michael Garcia, a delivery driver who sustained severe burns after a hot tea spill at a local Starbucks drive-through. The incident occurred on February 8, 2020, when Garcia was handed a poorly secured drink which quickly tipped over, causing third-degree burns to his groin area. The legal team representing Garcia argued that the lapse in ensuring the drink’s stability indicated a neglect of safety protocols by Starbucks employees. Despite being handed a drink carrier, the tea spilled within just over a second, leading … Read more

Little Rock’s Two Rivers Bridge Renamed to Honor Visionary ‘Buddy the Builder’ Villines

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Little Rock, Arkansas – In a ceremonial event at Two Rivers Park, local officials announced the renaming of Two Rivers Bridge to honor the legacy of the late Floyd G. “Buddy” Villines, a dedicated public servant known for his significant contributions to the community. The bridge, a popular local landmark opened to the public in the summer of 2011, will now carry the name of a man remembered for his dedication to enhancing infrastructural connectivity in Central Arkansas. Villines, who was fondly referred to as “Buddy the Builder,” played a pivotal role in the development … Read more