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Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for July 17, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information

The opening of a new high school in Little Rock could bring major changes for thousands of students across the district.

Unseen footage of the Levon Helm Band playing the Bruce Springsteen hit “Atlantic City” in Arkansas has surfaced on social media. It feeds the souls of music lovers. The performance took place more than two decades ago at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock. It has now been shared with the public thanks to the […] The pos

You can tell a road trip is getting good when lunch starts changing the route. Arkansas has plenty of roads that invite detours, and these restaurants make those detours feel like the smartest move of the day. This is the kind of list you save before a weekend drive, then...

The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments that include restaurants, bars, day cares, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast facilities, hotels/motels, mobile units and concession stands. Inspections are made unannounced by environmental health specialists. El

By Wesley Brown, Arkansas Delta Informer Editor BENTON, Ark. – July 17, 2026 – The...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Little Rock Homicide Detectives are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed on Young Road in the early hours of Thursday morning. Police say they first received reports of a "cutting in progress" at 1:54 a.m. on July 16 at the 5700 block of Young Road.

Eudora Mayor Tomeka Butler has officially entered the race for Arkansas State Senate District 1, filing Thursday morning (July 16) and bringing six years of municipal leadership to her campaign. Butler, who has served as mayor since 2020, filed her candidacy at 11:57 a.m. Thursday. The deadline to file for...

The identity of the winner of Arkansas’ record-setting $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot has now been confirmed through Arkansas Scholarship Lottery documents, revealing that the prize was claimed by Tracy Hartwick, the brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick.

Entergy Arkansas is expanding its in-person customer care events across the state to help residents manage their bills and stay cool during the summer. Pop-up events are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 20 in Star City, July 21 in Gould, and July 29 in Little Rock, where a limited number of free fans will also b