Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame New Inductees Announced
The Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class: Brent Birch, the late Dale Bumpers, Frank Lyon Jr., David Snowden and David Snowden Jr. An official induction ceremony will honor these individuals on May 21, 2026, at the Country Club of Little Rock. Event proceeds will benefit the...
AST Blog: Arkansas Thanksgiving Snow History
Usually when people think about snow around the holidays, many automatically think about Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? Snow on Thanksgiving in Arkansas is rare, especially in Little Rock, but it has happened before.
Local nonprofit serves up Thanksgiving meals for hundreds
It's never too early for a hot Thanksgiving plate, and this year the local nonprofit, Jericho Way, was one day early serving dozens of people in the community.
Reported shooting on Jacksonville-Cato Road leaves one dead, suspect in custody
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — On Tuesday, November 25, deputies responded to a reported shooting at 10804 Jacksonville-Cato Road. Upon arrival, they located the shooter and took him into custody without incident. A deceased male, identified as 39-year-old Larry Wohner of Sherwood, was found lying in the roadway of...
Arkansas whooping cough cases hit 16-year high
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas has recorded 469 cases of whooping cough this year, marking the highest total in 16 years and surpassing 2024’s count by nearly 80 cases. The 469 cases surpass last year’s total of 391, as of Nov. 18. The last time whooping cough exceeded 460 cases was in 2013 at 464.
Community rallies to support Arkansas family after losing home
LINCOLN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Ernest Bingham and his family lost their home on Monday morning after a house fire left them with nearly nothing. According to Bingham, he left the house around 6:30 a.m. and received a call 30 minutes later from his wife telling him the house was quickly filling with smoke. “She called […]
Person hit by train in Conway
CONWAY, Ark. – Police in Conway are investigating after they say a person was hit by a train Wednesday. According to the Conway Police Department, the collision happened in the area of Parkway Street and Mill Street. Officers haven’t released details on the victim and their condition at this time. The public is asked...
Midland native Navy sailor celebrates daughters baptism aboard historic submarine
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A U.S. Navy sailor with ties to Midland, celebrated a family milestone when his daughter was baptized aboard a historic submarine in Little Rock on Oct. 17. According to a release, Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Ryan Ash, the leading culinary specialist aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit...
Arkansas State Police seize more than 200 pounds of marijuana near Oklahoma border
Arkansas State Police seized over 200 pounds of marijuana from a pickup truck near the Oklahoma border, resulting in the arrest of the driver for possession with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Arkansas State Police launch initiative to prepare communities ahead of emergency situations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Fordyce, Conway, and Dumas — all three places that have had a mass violence incident in years past. During those events, Arkansas State Police (ASP) has stepped in as an assisting agency to help local law enforcement keep those in the community safe. Now,...

















