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A group in Saline County is rallying together this weekend to honor a Bryant man

Rib/chili cook-off honors memory of Benton man

7:47 AM, May 16, 2013

A group in Saline County is rallying together this weekend to honor a Bryant man.

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Its just all been by accident and its amazing, Melanie Ewing explains.

10-year-old has colorful way of helping kids in need

7:52 PM, May 6, 2013

Making a difference in the lives of her peers is something Kamrie Ewing has been doing for years, and she's only 10-years-old.

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They are every day heroes on a mission both big and small. This morning we highlight Modern Woodmen of America.

Highlighting Heroes: Modern Woodmen of America

9:01 AM, Jan 31, 2013

They are every day heroes on a mission both big and small. This morning we highlight Modern Woodmen of America.

Hero Central: Car dealership donates $50,000

11:27 PM, Dec 20, 2012

Everett Buick GMC has landed itself in Hero Central.

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Saturday Morning

Dressed as Santa, Serviceman Silas Simone will stand on top of an 18-wheeler until the truck is full of food.

Little Rock serviceman collecting food for Rice Depot

1:16 AM, Dec 17, 2012

Dressed as Santa, Serviceman Silas Simone will stand on top of an 18-wheeler until the truck is full of food.

Its a program changing lives, from right here in Arkansas to halfway across the world. On this Hero Central Thursday, THV 11s Ashley Blackstone is shining light on Share Your Soles.

Hero Central: Donate shoes to 'Share Your Soles'

8:24 AM, Nov 29, 2012

Thirteen years ago Monica Purdy started a program designed to collect shoes for residents in impoverished countries. And now Share Your Soles is in Little Rock at Arkansas Specialty Orthopedics

Kids at The River Church celebrating Thanksgiving. (Photo: Pam Baccam, KTHV)

The River Church providing Thanksgiving meals

8:07 PM, Nov 22, 2012

Thanksgiving is a time for family, and the members of one church in Judsonia know that some people in their community would be spending the holidays alone. The River Church invited the community for a big Thanksgiving dinner.

Some charity organizations around Central Arkansas said, that when it comes to the holidays, their need for generosity goes well beyond Thanksgiving.

Charities looking beyond Thanksgiving for holiday help

12:01 AM, Nov 21, 2012

Charity organizations say that their needs don't end after Turkey Day. They depend on some heroes going into Christmas as well.

This Hero Central Thursday, were highlighting an event benefiting Camp Sunshine and the Burn Center at Arkansas Childrens Hospital.

Using fashion to help burn victims

8:07 AM, Nov 8, 2012

This Hero Central Thursday, we're highlighting an event benefiting Camp Sunshine and the Burn Center at Arkansas Children's Hospital.

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The Poultry Federation has donated more than 288,000 lbs. of turkey over the past 20 years to organizations who help hungry families at Thanksgiving.

Hero Central: Poultry Federation donates to Ark. Foodbank

4:44 PM, Nov 6, 2012

The Poultry Federation has donated more than 288,000 lbs. of turkey over the past 20 years to organizations who help hungry families at Thanksgiving.

The Kitchen Store in Conway is holding a special fundraiser on Thursday, October 25 to benefit Conway Regionals Perinatal Bereavement Program.

Coping with the loss of a baby, special fundraiser to help

7:49 AM, Oct 20, 2012

The Kitchen Store in Conway is holding a special fundraiser on Thursday, October 25 to benefit Conway Regional's Perinatal Bereavement Program.

Volunteers will be cooking and serving a delicious fried fish and chicken dinner Friday night, October 19th, from 5-8 pm at the Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.

Friendly Chapel frying up fish for a good cause

7:11 AM, Oct 19, 2012

Volunteers will be cooking and serving a delicious fried fish and chicken dinner tonight, October 19th, from 5-8 pm at the Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.

Employees of Alliance Rubber Company are teaming together to compete in the upcoming Komen Race for the Cure event.

Alliance Rubber goes 'Hog Wild for a Cure'

6:44 AM, Oct 18, 2012

Employees of Alliance Rubber Company are teaming together to compete in the upcoming 'Komen Race for the Cure' event.

The Humane Society of Pulaski County will host its 20th Annual Reigning Cats and Dogs Friday, October 19 in downtown Little Rock.

Celebrating 20 years of Reigning Cats & Dogs

6:43 AM, Oct 18, 2012

The Humane Society of Pulaski County will host its 20th Annual "Reigning Cats and Dogs" Friday, October 19 in downtown Little Rock.

Its an evening of song, celebrity and prizes at the Scary-Oke Celebrity Karaoke Bash, all benefitting the Open Arms Shelter.

A "howling" good time at Scary-Oke Celebrity Karaoke Bash

7:14 AM, Oct 16, 2012

It's an evening of song, celebrity and prizes at the Scary-Oke Celebrity Karaoke Bash, all benefitting the Open Arms Shelter.

The World Services for the Blind Foundation will honor Bob Shell, president and CEO of Baldwin & Shell Construction Company, with the 12th annual Vision Award

World Services for the Blind to honor Bob Shell

6:52 AM, Oct 16, 2012

The World Services for the Blind Foundation will honor Bob Shell, president and CEO of Baldwin & Shell Construction Company, with the 12th annual Vision Award.

Enjoy a sampling from some of Little Rocks most notorious chefs, all while helping the local chapter of March of Dimes at Signature Chefs Auction.

Signature Chefs dish up for March of Dimes

6:48 AM, Oct 11, 2012

Enjoy a sampling from some of Little Rock's most notorious chefs, all while helping the local chapter of March of Dimes at Signature Chefs Auction.

Trinity United Methodist Church the 26th season of their performance series, an effort to bring the arts to the public for free.

Bringing the arts to the public for free

6:38 AM, Oct 11, 2012

Trinity United Methodist Church the 26th season of their performance series, an effort to bring the arts to the public for free.

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ShareMeister is a web-based system that generates revenues for non-profit organizations. It was founded in 2008.

Hero Central: ShareMeister

9:56 PM, Oct 8, 2012

ShareMeister is a web-based system that generates revenues for non-profit organizations. It was founded in 2008.

Dr. Jose Romero is Director of Clinical Trails at ACH and says that clinical trials help Childrens help children.

Arkansas Children's Hospital seeking volunteers for clinical trials

7:07 AM, Oct 8, 2012

Arkansas Children's Hospital is on a mission to improve children's health, development, and well-being through high quality research. On this Medical Monday, they need help to make it happen.

The costume party fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, October 19 from 7-11:30 p.m. at Next Level Events, located at 1400 W. Markham St. in Little Rocks Union Station.

Tiny Hands Monster Bash benefiting UAMS

6:55 AM, Oct 8, 2012

The costume party fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, October 19 from 7-11:30 p.m. at Next Level Events, located at 1400 W. Markham St. in Little Rock's Union Station.

THVs Ashley Blackstone spoke with Loral Par and Christina Branson on the importance of stopping human trafficking.

Racing to stop human trafficking

6:24 AM, Oct 8, 2012

A local group called Rush Hour [Traffic] is working to bring awareness of human trafficking and stop the cycle with the upcoming One Step 5K Run/Walk & Kids 1-Mile.

THVs Alyse Eady sat down with firefighters Mark McEntire and Billy Carter to learn more about why these tough guys are going pink this weekend.

Conway firefighters going pink for the cause

6:13 AM, Oct 8, 2012

The Conway Fire Department will host a special event on October 12-13 in downtown Conway called 'Firefighters for the Cure.'

THVs Alyse Eady sat down with Christy Tennant, one of the ACH Angel One Flight Nurses about the mission behind this event.

Running for heroes at Angel One Home Run 5K

5:50 AM, Oct 6, 2012

The Angel One 5K is a fun running event organized by the Angel One crew to help families of children transported to ACH. The race is for anyone no matter your level of fitness.

Students, parents, faculty and the public can enjoy a variety of fun fall activities this weekend at Miss Selmas Schools third annual Taste of T Street festival.

Miss Selma's School hosts Taste of "T" Street

7:35 AM, Oct 4, 2012

Students, parents, faculty and the public can enjoy a variety of fun fall activities this weekend at Miss Selma's School's third annual Taste of "T" Street festival.

THVs Ashley Blackstone spoke to Dorcas VanGilst, Director of Womens Ministries, about how this unique organization is helping victims of domestic abuse.

Finding a fresh start with Dorcas House

7:03 AM, Oct 4, 2012

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Dorcas House in Little Rock reaches out to abused women and children of Central Arkansas with housing, counseling, daily chapel services and other programs to help change lives.