Tall people unite: Little Rock hosts ‘Living While Tall’ meetup
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Little Rock is about to get a little taller this weekend as the "Living While Tall" meetup makes its debut. Madison Pitts, the event host, and promoter Michelle Sanders are bringing the social media trend of tall meetups to Arkansas. Inspired by Tyler B's viral tall gatherings, Pitts...
Mother pushes for Highway 107 safety changes after Sherwood crash
A serious crash at the intersection of Highway 107 and Brockington Road has reignited safety concerns along one of Sherwood’s busiest corridors, prompting a local mother to push for broader, data-driven roadway improvements.
Flu activity reaches highest level in nearly 30 years; cases rising in the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Doctor visits for flu-like symptoms have reached the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms include fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue, and body aches. The CDC flu activity map shows 48 states at the top of the scale in either...
Arkansas man gets 18 years for firing gun at Longview Amtrak station
LONGVIEW, Texas — An Arkansas man was sentenced to 18 years in prison for firing a gun in the Amtrak station in Longview last year. Joshua Lawson, 24, was arrested on Jan. 15, 2025 after he walked into the Amtrak train station in Longview and fired a weapon. No one was hit by the gunshots. At the time, he was charged...
Missing Iowa man found dead in Arkansas after days of search efforts
OARK, Arkansas — A man reported missing out of Iowa, whose vehicle was found in Arkansas on New Years Day, has been found dead after days of search efforts. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) in Arkansas reported on Jan. 1 that it had recovered a car linked to 22-year-old Nicholas Collins, who was reported...
Arkansas combats hidden human trafficking with community vigilance
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — January marks National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about human trafficking. In Arkansas, the issue is often hidden in plain sight, according to Arkansas State Police human trafficking coordinator, Sgt. Matt Foster. "We always...
Oklahoma–Arkansas Weather Alert: Below-Normal Precipitation Limits Rain and Snow Jan. 10–14
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, Arkansas – A quiet and drier winter pattern is expected to dominate across Oklahoma and Arkansas during the January 10–14 period, keeping rain and snow chances below normal and limiting the...
Texas Family’s Quest For Crystals Ended In Historic Diamond Find
The Ward family had a great ending to the year of 2025 when they found a rare gem while searching around Crater Of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
Flu cases soaring in Mid-South states
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Flu cases are surging across the country, and Tennessee is one of the states with “very high” flu activity. A doctor from Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital says this trend will continue. Here in the Mid-South, Tennessee and Arkansas have “very high” flu activity, while Mississippi has reports of “high”...
Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas Face Possible Severe Weather and Tornado Risk Friday as...
ALABAMA — Forecast models are signaling a potential severe weather setup across the lower Mississippi River Valley and parts of Dixie Alley on Friday, January 9, with Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas emerging as the primary areas of concern. Meteorologists are closely monitoring a developing storm system...

















