Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, is currently newsworthy due to a confluence of events. Recently, a father rushing his sick child to the hospital was stopped by a state trooper using a PIT maneuver; however, the father will not face charges. Separately, a group of masked neo-Nazis marched through a Little Rock community, sparking outrage among residents. The city, along with other parts of the South, is also experiencing the effects of arctic air, potentially exacerbating existing problems with ice and power outages. These events highlight issues facing the community, ranging from law enforcement actions and public safety to the presence of extremist groups and the impact of severe weather.