LITTLE ROCK (AHTD) - The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has announced the award of funding to applicants for "Safe Routes to School" Program projects in Arkansas, according to AHTD Director Scott Bennett. The program is a 100 percent Federally-funded initiative of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).

"This program is specifically directed toward enabling and encouraging students in Kindergarten through 8th grade to walk or bicycle to school," said Bennett. "We were overwhelmed with 52 applications seeking over $7.6 million during the fifth application period for this program. The Highway Commission was able to award approximately $2.0 million in funds toward 31 very deserving projects."

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Testimony began on the third day of the trial against a former Little Rock police officer accused of killing a teenager.

While on the stand, the prosecuting attorney showed images of the scene, where Josh Hastings is accused of killing Bobby Moore, Jr. last fall.

One of the exhibits, quite graphic, showed Moore slumped over in the driver's seat of the car; this caused several people to emotionally leave the courtroom. On Tuesday, Judge Wendell Griffen gave specific instructions that no one from the gallery would be permitted to leave the courtroom unless court was in recess or given permission by a bailiff.

According to the judge, the people who left the courtroom Wednesday caused a distraction and are not allowed to return to the courtroom for the duration of the trial.

 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – ARKids First, the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Radio Disney are hosting a series of events across Arkansas to educate children and their families about summer safety and further promote the importance of childhood nutrition.  ARKids First is partnering with the Arkansas Summer Food Service Program for the series “Summer Safety Road Show” events. Children will be able to enjoy both Radio Disney-led physical activities and games, along with free, nutritious meals and snacks at each event. The locations and dates are as follows: