Little Rock, Ark. - On July 2nd, Little Rock Fashion Week founder and executive producer Brandon D. Campbell and several models participating in LRFW 2014 events July 14-19 visited youth at Pinnacle Pointe Hospital. Campbell shared his story about growing up in Little Rock, during the height of the city's gang violence, and how he decided to make a difference in the world by being successful. Models shared their inspiration and helped give out prizes to the kids. The sixth annual LRFW is July 14-19 at various locations in Little Rock. Tickets can be purchased at www.littlerockfashionweek.com.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - After learning of an error by the Pulaski County assessor's office, state officials have approved more than $2 million for public school construction and renovation projects.

The Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation Commission approved funding for 246 projects within 120 school districts in the state.

Projects range from implementing safety features to rebuilding schools.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Supporters of proposals to raise Arkansas' minimum wage, legalize marijuana and expand alcohol sales are making a last push to gather signatures to qualify for the ballot as they near next week's petition deadline.

Groups behind the four ballot initiatives said Thursday they're still gathering and counting signatures before next week's deadline to submit to the secretary of the state's office. Monday is the deadline for the groups to submit their petitions.

The measures include proposed initiated acts to gradually raise Arkansas' minimum wage and legalize medical marijuana, and proposed constitutional amendments to completely legalize marijuana and to allow statewide alcohol sales.

The proposed constitutional amendments need at least 78,133 signatures from registered voters to qualify for the ballot. The proposed initiated acts require at least 62,507 signatures.