Arkansas Visionary: Steve Landers Sr.
Full Throttle — Steve Landers Sr. cannot get business out of his blood. When Steve Landers Sr. crossed the Benton High School graduation stage, he was met by an English teacher who uttered one of the most famous sentences in the history of Arkansas auto sales, a single parting shot that would forever change the face...
High-speed pursuit in Bauxite leads to major drug charges for two suspects
Two people were arrested Saturday after a traffic stop for seat belt violations led to a brief vehicle pursuit and the recovery of suspected narcotics, authorities said. Deputy Johnson of the Bauxite Marshal’s Office initiated a traffic stop on February 7, 2026, on South Alexander Road. The report says he observed...
Arkansas Storm Team Blog: Worsening drought in Arkansas
The latest drought monitor dropped Thursday morning, with data through Tuesday morning. Exceptional and extreme drought have grown in Arkansas since last week's update. The Natural State needs rain, and a lot of it, to climb out of this rainfall deficit.
Arkansans urged to avoid contact with wild birds
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Right) - Arkansas agriculture and health agencies are urging the public to avoid contact with wild birds, especially birds that appear sick or are found dead, due to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Arkansas. Testing has confirmed HPAI in wild birds and...
Latest Arkansas Fishing Guidebook covers new Lake Monticello regulations
The Arkansas Fishing Guidebook, which includes changes to regulations regarding Lake Monticello, is being delivered to bait shops and license dealers across Arkansas, but you can always ensure you have a copy of the regs at the ready by downloading your own copy to your phone. Downloadable versions of all Arkansas...
Smalls Sliders® Inks Multi-Unit Deal for Arkansas and Missouri
Innovative Cheeseburger Slider Brand Joins Forces with Experienced Operators to Grow Southeast Footprint. February 13, 2026 // Franchising.com // ARKANSAS AND MISSOURI – Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, has signed a multi-unit development agreement to develop four new Cans in...
Arkansas Children’s gets $1.5M gift for expansion project
Arkansas Children's continues the momentum behind its $371 million expansion project with a $1.5 million gift.
Court rules in favor of 2023 lawsuit against changes to Arkansas voter petition requirements
A judge has ruled in favor of a lawsuit challenging a law that raised the requirements for collecting signatures on ballot initiatives in Arkansas.
Arkansan unearths 6.03-carat diamond during livestream from Crater of Diamonds State Park
Two friends mining at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park during a livestream found a 6.03-carat yellow diamond, which is the fourth-largest yellow diamond and 22nd-largest diamond of any color registered since the park's establishment in 1972.
Alpha Gal cases on the rise in Arkansas | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — It's safe to say that life revolves around food. Whether you're gathered at the table with your loved ones for holidays or celebrating life's biggest moments, there's always a meal to enjoy, but what if one day you learned you have an allergy that prevents you from eating your favorite dishes?
