Those stores closed their doors for the day after they arrived.“It only took one hundred of us to shut down Walmart, we can hurt them without destroying stuff,” a protester said.“It is a success to bring a point home that we see you, we recognize you, we understand what you’ve been doing,” activist Leron McAdoo said. The protests this afternoon were peaceful however there was a heavy police presence through the afternoon and night.LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Hunter said they want to work towards changes with legislation or officers and even the people who are elected but it starts here. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.Protests are continuing throughout the state of Arkansas for a fifth straight day as part of a nationwide protest following the death of George Floyd.Gov. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. We are listening to the voices. As they move forward Hunter encourages anyone else to join them. There was a peaceful protest at Little Rock City Hall on Tuesday morning. On the fourth night, protesters marched to the downtown area after a peaceful protest in front of the Governor's Mansion.We will update this article with the latest information as best we can.A small group of remaining protesters walk down Capitol Avenue and head toward downtown. Hutchinson reiterated that he wants local law enforcement to not only protect peaceful protesters, but to make sure arrests are made if there is any violence or destruction of property.Hutchinson also called the death of George Floyd "inexcusable, can't be tolerated" and expects more charges in the case.He said Floyd's tragic death causes everyone that "loves law enforcement" to ask themselves what can be done better.The governor said during the fourth night of protests, nine different federal, state, and county law enforcement agencies were out to protect protesters and property.During the press conference, Hutchinson held up a rock and said that specific rock was used Monday night to throw at police. — As protests continue across the capitol city and Central Arkansas, some of the local organizers decided to start something special for their communities. “It starts off very, very peaceful and when the lights go […] It wasn't even big enough to hold his wheelchair. © 2020 KTHV-TV. We stand in solidarity with peaceful protesters. Around 10 a.m. Sunday, the group was at the Walmart on Bowman Road, then they moved to Cantrell, South Shackleford and Baseline Road locations. — As protests continue across the capitol city and Central Arkansas, some of the local organizers decided to start something special for their communities. "If you're a peaceful protester you don't have much to worry about," Scott said. This […] “If we don’t get it, shut it down,” chants echoed the parking lot.Another day of protests but a new approach, a group taking their message to Walmart’s throughout Little Rock.“We’re doing something, they going have to come to the table and talk to us eventually.
“We want to make sure our communities are beautiful,” Hunter said. © 2020 KTHV-TV. It wasn't even big enough to hold his wheelchair. "Scott told reporters that the Little Rock Police Department will have body cameras in the near future.When asked by a reporter how someone can be identified as ANTIFA, Chief Humphrey said "intelligence. — Today is day five of people protesting in Little Rock. Little Rock Mayor implemented an 8 p.m. curfew for the city of Little Rock and most of the protesters went home after 8 p.m. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.MAUMELLE, Ark. The protests this afternoon were peaceful however there was a heavy police presence through the afternoon and night. Pounding the pavement by planning and participating in protest is how LR Carbon — a group of community activists— have been sending their message. On day three of protesting, people who are taking part want you to look past the broken glass to hear what they’re saying. All Rights Reserved.
“We want to make sure that our communities are exactly where we want them to be because we’re wanting change… it starting with the smaller things.” Smaller things like trash, or anything else Hunter and the rest of their group can pick up or clean up. — Protests are continuing throughout the state of Arkansas for a fifth straight day as part of a nationwide protest following the death of George Floyd.The first three nights of protest in Little Rock at the Arkansas State Capitol ended in protesters dispersing after tear gas was fired at them by state police. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.MAUMELLE, Ark. LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
"Black Lives Matter" was also spray painted on the Arkansas State Capitol steps during the protests.In reference to the vandalism, Governor Hutchinson tweeted:Police began shooting tear gas on the interstate.
Hutchinson holds up a rock, calling it a weapon that can be a danger to police officers during a protest.