Former Scholarship Recipient From Bowie County Named ASPSF Volunteer Of The Month
TEXARKANA, USA — The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has named Daneshia Cherry of Bowie County as its July 2026 Volunteer of the Month, recognizing a former scholarship recipient who is now paying that support forward to the next generation of single parents. Cherry’s connection to ASPSF began long...
Chicken Country celebrates 50 years of feeding Jacksonville community
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — This week the Eat It Up crew visited a staple of the Jacksonville community. Chicken Country has been serving fried chicken, 20 vegetables, and delicious peach cobbler for 50 years!. Owner Bridget Burton took over for her father-in-law over 20 years ago and hasn't looked back...
Festivals, Fireworks and Family Fun: Arkansas Weekend Events July 2-5
There are always great things to do in the Natural State, and AY About You has compiled some of the biggest events in Arkansas this weekend—from a brand new festival to fireworks displays, a drone show and even more Independence Day celebrations. Don’t miss Heather Baker on 103.7 The Buzz’s Morning Mayhem Fridays for t
Estray Livestock Laws in Arkansas: What You Must Know When Stray Animals Show Up
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Yan Krukau on Pexels Pexels License https://www.pexels.com/photo/cattles-with-ear-tags-on-a-barn-5216141/ Waking up to find a steer grazing in your pasture or a loose horse standing in your driveway is not unusual in rural Arkansa
Alexander councilwoman arrested for forging docs to get credit card tied to city accounts
ALEXANDER, Ark. (KATV) — A 77-year-old Alexander councilwoman has been arrested and charged with forgery, Arkansas State Police announced on Thursday. Police say they arrested Lou "Juanita" Wilson after investigating her at the request of Sixth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones. Investigators say they f
Arkansas ends fiscal year with $655 million surplus
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - The Arkansas Department of Finance announced Thursday the state completed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) June 30, ending the year with a general revenue surplus of $655 million. This is the fifth largest surplus in state history. It was an increase from FY25, when...
This Arkansas Burger Stand Somehow Transports You Back To The 1960s
A roadside burger stand should not be able to bend time, yet here you are. Pull off an Arkansas highway, and the present loosens its grip before you even reach the counter. The whole stop has the nerve to ignore trends, timelines, and everything trying too hard to look new.
Dog DNA Testing Laws in Arkansas: What Every Owner Should Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you own a dog in Arkansas — especially one that resembles a pit bull or another targeted breed — you may have already wondered whether a DNA test could protect your pet or be used against them. The answer depends less on state law and more
City of Little Rock reminds residents of fireworks ordinance
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — City of Little Rock officials are reminding residents that personal use of fireworks is illegal under city limits. Residents who violate the law could receive citations or have their fireworks confiscated by police. Residents may report suspected violations of the ordinance by emailing firework
LIHEAP applications to assist Arkansans with summer energy bills opening soon
Applications to help Arkansas residents pay their electric bills this summer are about to open.
